The prison killings have added to the sense that the nation is in thrall to a narco-trafficking industry with ties to the government.
Author: Genevieve Glatsky
What to Know About Fernando Villavicencio, Who Was Assassinated in Ecuador
The presidential candidate who was assassinated on Wednesday had a long history in Ecuador’s public affairs, largely as an antagonist to those in power.
Colombia Rebel Group ELN and Government Begin Cease-Fire
A six-month truce began on Thursday between the government and the largest remaining insurgency, the far-left group known as the National Liberation Army.
Colombian President’s Son Is Arrested in Money Laundering Inquiry
The arrest of Nicolás Petro poses another test for President Gustavo Petro, who has struggled to push many of his reforms through a divided Congress.
4 Missing Colombian Children Are Rescued and Said to Be in Good Health
The four siblings, ages 1 to 13, were eager to play and asked for books just a day after being rescued and having survived 40 days in the jungle, officials said.
Colombia’s Mustard Lovers Grow Desperate Amid Dijon Shortage
Colombians are scrambling to find the beloved French condiment as a new health law removes it from shelves, leaving a tangy void in their hearts and sandwiches.
Children Missing in Amazon Jungle Found Alive After 40 Days
Rescuers had been searching for the children — aged 13, 9, 4 and 1 — ever since they survived a plane crash that killed the three adults on board.
Despite Help for Venezuelans in South America, Many Still Head to U.S.
Colombia, with U.S. help, is providing temporary visas to Venezuelan migrants. Still, financial struggles are leading many to leave for the United States.
Explosion Kills 7 Police Officers in Colombia
Dozens of police officers have been killed in the country so far this year, as its new president struggles to quell a wave of violence he campaigned on ending.
Colombian Bullfight Stand Collapse Kills at Least 6
One child was reported dead when a spectator section collapsed at a bullfighting festival, and more than a hundred were reported injured.