Vinicius Júnior’s ate strike secures Brazil’s 2-1 victory over Colombia
Vinicius Júnior’s ate strike secures Brazil’s 2-1 victory over Colombia

A dramatic last-minute goal from Vinicius Júnior handed Brazil a crucial 2-1 victory over Colombia in a South American World Cup qualifier on Thursday (March 20), easing pressure on the team and its supporters. A draw would have dropped Brazil to sixth in the standings, but Vinicius long-range...

Shakira cancels Colombia concert over security concern
Shakira cancels Colombia concert over security concern

Shakira has canceled a concert in Colombia, among dozens of dates on her world tour, due to a damaged stage roof that posed safety concerns, event organizers said on Friday, reports AFP. The Colombian singer-songwriter is on her first world tour in seven years, with nearly 50 performances...

Colombia govt in crisis as president calls for cabinet resignation
Colombia govt in crisis as president calls for cabinet resignation

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday called for his ministers and other senior officials to step down, as tensions soared in the government days after he lambasted his team on live television. The demand came after Petro on Tuesday subjected his cabinet to a five-hour public dressing down...

Trump imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia over deportation flights dispute
Trump imposes tariffs, sanctions on Colombia over deportation flights dispute

A trade standoff between the U.S. and Colombia escalated on Sunday after President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs and sanctions against Colombia for rejecting U.S. military aircraft carrying deported migrants. Colombia, the third-largest U.S. trading partner in Latin America, quickly...

Colombia to declare state of emergency after rebel violence
Colombia to declare state of emergency after rebel violence

Asurge in guerrilla violencein northeasternColombiathat left over 100 people dead and displaced nearly 20,000 others has forced authorities to announce a state of emergency. President Gustavo Petro on Monday declared a state of internal commotion and a state of economic emergency following the...

Death toll in new fighting with Colombia's ELN rebels rises to 60
Death toll in new fighting with Colombia's ELN rebels rises to 60

The death toll from attacks by ELN rebels in Colombia has risen to 60 in the countrys Catatumbo region near the border with Venezuela, the Ombudsmans Office reported Saturday, reports AFP. Rival groups have for years been fighting in the region over control of the cocaine trade. The latest...