Jan 18 At least 21 people dead, 70 more injured after car bombing in Colombia By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Thursday's attack recalled some of the bloodiest chapters of Colombia's recent past and has raised tough questions about lingering security threats in the wake of a 2016 peace deal with FARC rebels. Continue reading
Jan 17 At least 9 killed in car bombing at police academy in Colombia capital By Cesar Garcia, Associated Press The scene outside the General Santander police academy in southern Bogota was chaotic in the immediate aftermath of the midmorning attack, the biggest against a police or military facility in the capital in over a decade. Continue reading
Jun 18 Colombia’s president-elect seeks unity after polarizing vote By Christine Armario, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia — President-elect Ivan Duque appealed for unity after winning a runoff election over a leftist firebrand whose ascent shook Colombia's political establishment and laid bare deep divisions over the nation's peace process. Continue reading
Apr 05 Trump to visit Latin America amid trade, immigration fights By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The White House says President Donald Trump is set to attend the Summit of the Americas in Lima, Peru and will travel to Bogota, Colombia to promote good-governance and Democracy in the Western Hemisphere. Continue reading
Aug 13 Pence to begin Latin America tour as global crises grow By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence will visit Colombia amid escalating tensions with neighboring Venezuela and North Korea. Continue reading
Jun 19 Every minute, 20 people are displaced by violence, persecution: UN report By Larisa Epatko Despite peace agreements and efforts to address a growing refugee crisis, the number of people forcibly displaced around the world continued to climb last year, according to a U.N. report issued Monday. Continue reading
May 18 WATCH: President Trump holds joint news conference with Colombia’s president By News Desk President Donald Trump welcomes the president of Colombia to the White House for their first official meeting. Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 6:42 News Wrap: Neil Gorsuch passes Senate hurdle as Democrats reach 41 ‘no’ votes By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, the stage is set for a bitter showdown over Neil Gorsuch. The Supreme Court nominee cleared the Judiciary Committee, but it came as Democrats secured enough votes to withstand a Republican attempt to break a… Continue watching
Apr 01 Grim search resumes after Colombia flood kills at least 207 By Alba Tobella, Associated Press People in a small city in southern Colombia searched desperately Sunday for loved ones after heavy rains sent floodwaters, mud and debris surging through homes. Continue reading
Feb 19 Last 300 FARC rebels to lay down arms By Michael D. Regan The Colombian government and the rebel group FARC agreed in November to end a conflict that had stretched on for decades. Continue reading