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Medellin to Host World Congress Against Child Sexual Exploitation

The mayor's office is taking action in response to the rising cases of child sexual exploitation in Medellin. This action follows the capture of...

Colombia, Honored at Cubadisco International Music Fair in Cuba

Colombia is participating as guest of honor at the Cubadisco international music festival in Havana, Cuba. Widely considered as the most important Cuban music...

Colombia Pushes for Economic Model Transformation

Colombia is advocating economic model change. The president, Gustavo Petro, affirms that the country has transitioned from an extractive model to a productive one....

Director of Modelo Prison in Bogota, Colombia, Murdered

The director of La Modelo prison in Bogota, Colombia, has been murdered. Yesterday, May 16, 2024, retired colonel Elmer Fernandez, who was serving as...

Colombian Arhuaco Indigenous Leader Reflects on Greece Trip

The Arhuaco indigenous people of Colombia recently sent a delegation for their first official visit to Greece. The Arhuaco are one of the 102...

Colombia Dismantles Migrant Trafficking Network Involving Officials

Colombia dismantled a migrant trafficking network in a recent police operation, which notably involved several public servants. Based in Barranquilla, the network was providing...

Iconic Cali Afro-Colombian Chef Basilia Murillo Has Died

Basilia Murillo, a famous Afro-Colombian chef based in Cali, has died at only 54 years old. Basilia Murillo was renowned as the leading representative...

Colombian Movie “Corozo” Premieres at US Film Festivals

Colombian cinema keeps up its international expansion with a new original movie, "Corozo", entirely shot in Colombia. This romantic drama tells the story of...

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