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Moment Colombian authorities seize 7.6 tonnes of cocaine bound for Europe

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Artists protest culture cuts with music, dance and puppets in Bogotá

Hundreds of artists and performing arts students took to the streets of Bogotá to protest proposed cuts to Colombia’s cultural budget and the suspension of some national arts grants.

22 September 2026

Travel News

All the direct flight routes from Europe to Central and South America

With tourism numbers up 37% in Brazil and 24% in Guyana, more and more travellers are heading to Central and South America.

20 September 2026

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Colombia’s Cali remembers earthquake victims one month on

Residents of Cali gathered to honour those killed in the August 10 earthquake, releasing white balloons and laying flowers one month after the disaster.

11 September 2026

World News

5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia, forcing evacuations

According to the Colombian Geological Survey, the quake hit at around 11:45 am local time on Wednesday, with the epicentre in Los Santos, in Colombia's Santander department.

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New Colombian president orders immigration raids as part of crackdown

The far-right leader, a close ally of Donald Trump, seemed to echo the rhetoric of the Trump administration. 'Colombians first, Colombians second, Colombians third, may that be clear to everyone,' de la Espriella said.

Culture news

Shakira and Warren Buffett's son announce rebuilding of schools in Chocó

The Colombian singer will not personally donate the announced one million dollars; the sum will be channelled through Global Citizen and promoter Live Nation, in which she is involved.

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In quake-hit Cali, ‘hugs here’ station brings comfort amid rubble

In quake-hit Cali, residents find comfort at a “hugs here” station, as Andres Solomon and volunteers share solidarity while rescuers clear rubble.

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Colombia earthquake: Dog rescued alive as 72-hour window closes

Colombia rescuers treated a dog pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Cali on Thursday, as emergency teams made a final push to find survivors before the critical 72-hour window closed.

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Colombia: "scene of horror" as Pereira rescuers search rubble

Colombia's earthquake death toll rose to 265 in Pereira by 12 August 2026, with almost 500 still missing. Rescuers described scenes of horror as the critical 72-hour survival window closed.

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Colombia declares three days mourning for earthquake victims

The quake overwhelmed parts of the health system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia's largest disaster responses in years.

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Quake leaves Colombian towns in ruins as Valle del Cauca counts dead

Western Colombia hit by deadly quake as Zarzal, Roldanillo and El Cairo report widespread damage.

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Colombia quake rescuers save woman after 36 hours trapped in rubble

A 32-year-old woman has been rescued alive in Pereira after spending 36 hours trapped beneath a collapsed building. Rescuers located her 10 hours before reaching her.

Europe News

EU pledges €2 million in aid for earthquake-hit Colombia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc continues to support Colombia wherever possible following the deadly quake.

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Moment Cali hospital collapses after powerful Colombia earthquake

A 7.4 quake in Colombia partially collapsed the Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali on Monday, forcing patients outside as rescuers search for hundreds feared trapped.

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Colombia: Rescuers search for survivors after earthquake kills 216

As rescuers search through the rubble for survivors, volunteers join to help clear the wreckage. People brought water and food to the victimes and lined up in front of blood donation centres.

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Deadly earthquake in Colombia hits Manizales, damaging cathedral and homes

Manizales, in Colombia’s western Caldas department, was among the areas hardest hit by Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with streets littered with rubble as rescue teams searched damaged buildings for survivors.