America Colombia Political asylum has been granted to former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli, who has been convicted of money laundering and claims political persecution, enabling his transfer from Nicaragua's embassy in Panama
America Colombia A coordinated attack involving a car bombing in Cali and the shooting down of a police helicopter in Antioquia has killed 19 people in Colombia, with authorities blaming FARC dissidents amid growing criticism of the government’s peace strategy
America Colombia Colombia has faced a worsening health system crisis that has forced the closure of maternity wards and emergency rooms due to delayed government payments and insufficient transfers to health insurers
America Colombia Driven by a growing tech sector and strong digital marketing demand, Colombia has seen companies embrace AI-generated virtual influencers to enhance brand engagement, following global trends like digital model cloning
America Colombia A surge in techno-scientific advances in coca cultivation has boosted yields and resistance: despite record seizures by the state, drug traffickers have enhanced cocaine profitability