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‘They were told bikes were for men’: how Latin America’s city of cycling is breaking gender barriers

With less than a third of cycling journeys taken by women, Colombia’s capital, Bogotá, is installing bike lanes, teaching cycling and making sure ‘stereotypes are left behind’

The Guardian - UK

Colombia Swears In New President De la Espriella on Friday — Without Petro, and Without the Usual Ceremony

Abelardo de la Espriella is sworn in Friday in Cali, not Bogotá, as Petro boycotts, drops a medal tradition, and alleges unproven fraud.

Latin Times

A 15-Year-Old Took A Politician’s Life And Got 7 Years, Prosecutors Say That’s Exactly Why He Was Hired

A Colombian senator and presidential hopeful was shot dead at a campaign stop in Bogotá. The person who pulled the trigger was 15 years old, and he was sentenced to seven years. Prosecutors say that wasn't a loophole the plot stumbled into — it was the point, and that the…

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Colombia's President-Elect Abelardo de la Espriella to Cut Ties With Cuba and Nicaragua: What It Could Mean for Venezuela

Colombian President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has announced a sweeping overhaul of the country's foreign policy that includes closing Colombia's embassies in Cuba and Nicaragua, restoring diplomatic relations with the United States and Israel, and reassessing Bogotá's engagement with leftist governments across the region.

Latin Times

10 Photos of Adriana Manotas Rodriguez: Influencer Carried Out 'Limp and Green' After Secret Salon Liposuction

Colombian influencer Adriana Manotas Rodriguez died after a suspected illegal liposuction in Bogotá. Authorities had previously flagged the unlicensed clinic, sparking calls for stricter regulations.

International Business Times UK

Colombia president-elect accuses outgoing leader of 'coup' plotting

BOGOTá - Colombia's hard-right president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, claimed on Tuesday that outgoing left-wing leader Gustavo Petro was planning a "coup" and ordered the military to "protect" the country's democracy.

Bangkok Post

How Did Natalia Villalba Die? Influencer Found Dead, Shoved Inside Suitcase in Opulent Bogota Airbnb

Colombian model and influencer Natalia Villalba was found dead in a suitcase in a luxury Bogotá Airbnb, as a British suspect with a stalking conviction faces an international femicide probe.

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British man arrested in Ecuador after woman’s body found in suitcase in Colombia

Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith, from Dorset, is accused of killing Natalia Villalba in an apartment in Bogotá

The Guardian - UK

Colombians vote in presidential runoff

BOGOTá - Colombians began voting in a presidential runoff Sunday, choosing between a hard-right, White House-backed lawyer and a leftist senator to decide the fate of a stumbling peace process and strained ties with Washington.

Bangkok Post

American Citizen Released in Colombia After President Petro Questioned Viral Child Abuse Allegations in Bogotá

The case began Sunday when a video circulated on social media showing a 36-year-old man from Texas holding a young child near the railing of a balcony in Bogotá

Latin Times

Texas Man Accused in Bogotá Child Abuse Scare Freed After Probe Finds 'No Sexual Violence'

A Texas tourist has been cleared of all charges in Bogotá after a forensic probe proved a viral video showed him saving his choking adopted son, not abusing him

International Business Times UK

Texas man arrested in Colombia after balcony video allegedly shows child abuse sparking controversy

The Colombian president thinks the video is AI generated.

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Texas Man Accused of Sexually Abusing a Boy on Balcony Reportedly Adopted the Children Found in His Apartment

A Texas man arrested in Bogotá for allegedly abusing a boy on a balcony may have adopted the three children rescued from his apartment by police.

International Business Times UK

ATFX Secures Authorisation to Establish Representative Office in Colombia, Strengthening Its Presence in Latin America

BOGOTÁ, Colombia, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ATFX has secured authorisation from the Financial Superintendence of Colombia to establish and operate its Representative Office in Colombia under Resolution No. 2065 dated November 14, 2025. This strategic milestone strengthens ATFX's presence across Latin America (LATAM) under the company name AT Global…

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Texas Man Accused of Sexually Abusing 7-Year-Old Boy on Balcony, Passersby Screamed at Him to Stop

A 36-year-old Texas man was arrested in Bogotá after passersby witnessed him sexually abusing a seven-year-old boy on a balcony. The viral video sparked national outrage across Colombia.

The Times of India

Zohran Mamdani wanted to meet Colombian president Gustavo Petro who posted 'Heil Hitler' on X. Trump said 'No'

It was supposed to be New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's first meeting with a foreign leader but President Donald Trump nixed the scheduled meeting of Mamdani with Colombian president Gustavo Petro, a fellow democratic socialist. The Washington Post reported that the Colombian government quietly called off the meeting after a…

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Once sold for two packs of smokes: Historic Botero painting up for auction in Bogotá

'La Plegaria' (1949), a watercolour Fernando Botero traded for two packets of cigarettes early in his career, is now up for auction in Bogotá with over 120 Latin American works.

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Dad Found Lifeless In Colombia Was Looking For New Wife After His Previous Marriage Failed

A New York City father’s hopeful journey to find love in Colombia ended in a gruesome tragedy.

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The Independent UK

New York plumber murdered on trip to Colombia to meet his potential new wife

Remains of 51- year-old Nachum Israel Eber were found in a bloody wardrobe left on the street in Bogotá, according to report

Latin Times

Family of Rabbi Nachum Aber, Murdered In Colombia, Seeks Justice And Repatriation

The family of Rabbi Nachum Aber, the Brooklyn father of four killed during a trip to Colombia, is demanding answers and working to bring his body home, as authorities in Bogotá continue investigating his violent death.

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“The Swiftie Mafia”: Criminal Boss Sparks Hilarious Reactions After People Zoom In On His Arrest Pictures

"People from all walks of life love her."

The Guardian - US

Venezuelan man says his rose tattoos got him deported to El Salvador’s brutal prison: ‘I thought my life had ended’

Trump administration accused Luis Muñoz Pinto of being part of the Tren de Aragua gang. Now living in Colombia he hopes to clear his name and study engineering in the US

The Guardian - UK

Beatriz González review – the corpses pile up in a gripping retrospective that can be difficult to bear

The Colombian artist, who died this year aged 93, lived through years of conflict and corruption, making biting, macabre and endlessly forceful work from postcards, cheap furniture and press cuttings

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From Minneapolis to Toronto and Bogotá, cities showcase new ways to address crises

Crises seem to be everywhere. We live through a moment of generalized crisis — called poly– or perma-crisis by some. In this context, the nation-state often appears as the default institution and ideological framework for addressing challenges. But the nation-state is not always the best placed entity to respond to…

The Guardian - US

Venezuelan deportee can return to US but fears repeat of ordeal: ‘I’m not over that nightmare yet’

Luis Muñoz Pinto, 27, who was sent to notoriously brutal prison in El Salvador, would like to clear his name after US judge’s ruling

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