Colombia’s president announced that the children had been found alive after the May 1 crash. But now it’s unclear if rescuers had actually made contact with them.
Tag: Colombia
Arriving at Talks, Venezuelan Opposition Leader Is Rebuffed and Rerouted
Juan Guaidó said that he crossed the border into Colombia, but was put on a plane to the United States hours later.
Why This Colombian Town Still Celebrates Christmas in February
The Afro-Colombian residents of Quinamayó have followed a unique tradition: celebrating Christmas 40 days after the traditional date, a custom begun under the subjugation of slavery.
The Incredible Challenge of Counting Every Global Birth and Death
In rural Colombia, as in many parts of the world, tallying births and deaths is one of the most desperately needed public-health measures. It’s a lot harder than it sounds.
Nobel Peace Prize Winner Juan Manuel Santos Criticizes West’s Focus on Ukraine
Juan Manuel Santos, a former president of Colombia, said the Ukraine war was “sucking all the energy” away from fighting other challenges, including climate change.
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.
Where Even the Food Is Magic: A Treasure Hunt for the Flavors of Caribbean Colombia
In a region Gabriel García Márquez once called home, a garlic-and-coconut-infused journey guided by the culinary expertise of another local celebrity, the acclaimed chef Leonor Espinosa.
China Tries to Play Down Balloon Dispute With Censorship and Memes
Chinese propaganda also appears to be walking a fine line: looking tough for the crowd at home, without further derailing relations with the United States.
Another Chinese Balloon Flew Over Colombia, Officials Confirm
The Chinese government said the balloon that Colombia spotted in its airspace on Friday was for civilian purposes and was being used for flight tests.
Guatemala Targets Colombia’s Defense Minister in Crackdown on Anticorruption Forces
The defense minister had led an anticorruption task force in Guatemala for several years. The authorities also announced arrest warrants against former investigators for the group.