Colombia

Colombia caves on deportations after Trump threats

Trump said he would suspend implementation of the tariffs.

Trump slaps tariffs, sanctions as Colombia defies deportation push

Colombia's left-leaning President Gustavo Petro did not back down, announcing his own tariffs against US products

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Emi Martinez hits camera after Argentina's loss to Colombia

The incident was caught by the cameras broadcasting the match in Barranquilla and quickly uploaded to social media, where Colombian fans interpreted it as a sign of being a sore loser.

Colombia football federation head and son arrested after Copa final

Sunday's final, which Colombia lost to Argentina, started over an hour late after police initiated a lockdown that left hundreds of fans stuck outside Florida's Hard Rock Stadium. Videos on social media showed security scuffling with fans attempting to breach the gates.

Tired Colombia were impacted by delayed start to final: Lorenzo

"[The players] warmed up, cooled down, warmed up again, before the kick-off. Then we had 25 minutes of half-time, strange things for both teams," he said.

Copa America final kick-off delayed amid crowd chaos

Chaotic scenes erupted at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on Monday as thousands of fans were kept waiting outside the venue ahead of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.

Rodriguez a man on a mission at Copa America

The 32-year-old has impressed in the run by 2001 champions Colombia to the semi-finals, with his outstanding vision and defence-splitting passes leading to him notching five assists - tied with Lionel Messi (2021) for most assists in a single edition of the tournament.

Colombian forward scores spectacular hattrick against Brothers

Bangladesh Police's Colombian forward Horacio Ibarguen Garcia scored the second hattrick of the Bangladesh Premier League season in a 4-1 thrashing of Brothers Union at the Muktijuddho Smriti Stadium in Rajshahi yesterday.

February 7, 2016
February 7, 2016

'3,100 pregnant women in Colombia have Zika virus'

Over 3,100 pregnant Colombian women are infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, President Juan Manuel Santos says.

February 6, 2016
February 6, 2016

Colombia links Zika to rare nerve disorder deaths

Colombia says three people have died after contracting the Zika virus and developing a rare nerve disorder. Health Minister Alejandro Gaviria said there was a "causal connection" between Zika, the Guillain-Barre disorder and the three deaths.

November 18, 2015
November 18, 2015

Colombia 0-1 Argentina: Martino's men grab vital World Cup win

Lucas Biglia's goal gave Gerardo Martino a lifeline in the Argentina hotseat, as the nation downed Colombia 1-0 to put their World Cup qualifying campaign back on track.

October 27, 2015
October 27, 2015

ELN rebels in Colombia kill 12 security staff

Leftist rebels in Colombia ambushed a group carrying regional election ballots, killing 12 members of the security forces, officials say.

October 23, 2015
October 23, 2015

Neymar of Barcelona return a boost ahead of ‘war’ with Messi-less Argentina: Dunga

Brazil coach Dunga has welcomed the return of captain Neymar ahead of what he has labelled a ‘war’ with Argentina next month.

October 8, 2015
October 8, 2015

Lionel Messi tells Sergio Aguero to wear his No. 10 for Argentina

Sergio Aguero will adopt the No. 10 shirt for Argentina while it is left vacant due to the injury of its usual wearer, Lionel Messi.

September 24, 2015
September 24, 2015

Colombia's president, Farc announce justice deal

Colombia's president and Farc rebel leader announce a deal on setting up special courts to try crimes committed during more than five decades of conflict.

September 12, 2015
September 12, 2015

Two dead in plane crash on Tom Cruise's film set

A plane crash during the shoot of actor Tom Cruise’s upcoming film Mena in Colombia left two people dead and one person seriously injured.

September 7, 2015
September 7, 2015

[WATCH NOW] Rene Higuita repeats famous scorpion kick 20 years later

Rene Higuita who enjoyed a madcap moment or two in his playing days, has taken to the swimming pool to celebrate his famous Wembley moment.

August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015

Tom Cruise wings into Colombian Amazon

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise was in Colombia filming scenes for a new movie on the life of US pilot Barry Seal who worked for Pablo Escobar.