Colombia

FARC rebels injured in `combat` with Colombian army: minister

The injured rebels were members of a delegation that was due to travel to the ongoing peace talks being held in Havana.

Jul 11, 2016, 05:51 AM IST

Colombia to get UN peace monitors, possible referendum

Some 400 UN personnel will monitor a disarmament deal ending Colombia's civil war and courts will rule in July whether a referendum can be held to endorse the ceasefire, officials said.

Jun 25, 2016, 04:06 AM IST

Colombian president, rebel chief sign cease-fire

The bilateral cease-fire requires FARC to lay down all of their weapons within 180 days of the conclusion of a final peace accord.

Jun 24, 2016, 11:04 AM IST

Colombia government, FARC rebels sign ceasefire

The Colombian government and the FARC rebel force signed a definitive ceasefire and disarmament agreement Thursday, one of the last steps on the path to ending their half-century conflict.

Jun 24, 2016, 00:08 AM IST

Copa America 2016: Chile ease past Colombia amidst climatic chaos, set-up final clash with Argentina

Sunday`s final will be the second time Argentina and Chile have met in the tournament.

Jun 23, 2016, 13:50 PM IST

Colombia government, rebels agree to full ceasefire

Colombia`s government and the FARC guerrilla group reached agreement Wednesday on a definitive ceasefire in Latin America`s longest civil war, they said in a joint statement.

Jun 22, 2016, 21:22 PM IST

Colombia government, rebels on verge of definitive ceasefire: FARC

Colombia`s government and the FARC guerrilla group have "nearly" struck an agreement on a definitive ceasefire in their more than half-century-old conflict, rebel representatives announced on Wednesday.

Jun 22, 2016, 19:58 PM IST

Indians among 37 Asian migrants deserted by human traffickers, detained by Colombia

Thirty-seven South Asian migrants, including from India, without visas have been detained in Colombia after they were abandoned by human traffickers, officials said.

Jun 11, 2016, 14:56 PM IST

Copa America: Colombia move into last eight, US bounce back to crush Costa Rica 4-0

Dempsey opened the scoring from the penalty spot after nine minutes before Jermaine Jones and Bobby Wood struck just before half-time to effectively settle the contest.

Jun 08, 2016, 11:04 AM IST

Copa America 2016: Colombia shatter American dream in opener

Colombia wrecked the United States' hopes of a winning start to the Copa America Centenario as goals from James Rodriguez and Cristian Zapata gave the South Americans a comfortable 2-0 victory.

Jun 04, 2016, 13:57 PM IST

Armed squad kills 11 people in Venezuela: Official

Venezuela is one of the most violent countries in the world that is not at war, with 58 homicides per 100,000 residents in 2015.

May 30, 2016, 04:38 AM IST

6.7 earthquake strikes western Ecuador

A 6.7 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday struck Ecuador, the US Geological Survey reports. The country has been recently hit by a series of devastating quakes that killed dozens of people.
 

May 18, 2016, 23:17 PM IST

Colombian government, rebel group agree on peace deal

The "special agreement" is based on the Geneva Conventions and will be incorporated into domestic law through a legislative act.

May 13, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

Colombia deports top Peruvian crime lord

Bogota Colombia deported top Peruvian crime lord Gerson Galvez, a day after arresting the man described as the new version of Mexico's Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

May 02, 2016, 04:04 AM IST

Nearly 72,000 cases of Zika in Colombia since October

Nearly 72,000 cases of Zika have been reported in Colombia since October, with almost 13,000 occurring in pregnant women, although the country is going through a decline in outbreaks, health authorities said Saturday.

Apr 24, 2016, 06:53 AM IST

Tom Cruise's 'Mena' producers sued

The producers of Tom Cruise's upcoming film 'Mena' have been sued for wrongful death after crew's plane crash during filming in Colombia.

Apr 16, 2016, 17:19 PM IST

Colombian government doubles reward for gang leader to $1 million

 Colombia has doubled the reward for information leading to the capture of Usuga Clan gang leader Dario Antonio Usuga to nearly $1 million, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Monday.

Apr 12, 2016, 01:26 AM IST

Argentina top as South America dominate FIFA rankings

Argentina moved top as South America dominated the monthly FIFA rankings on Thursday with five teams, half of the continent`s total, in the top 10.

Apr 07, 2016, 16:12 PM IST

Colombia rebels free ex-governor held since 2013: officials

The ELN on Saturday also freed a police patrolman it kidnapped on March 20.
 

Apr 04, 2016, 05:32 AM IST

Colombia extends peace talks to second big rebel force

Colombia`s government launched peace negotiations Wednesday with the country`s second-biggest guerrilla group, setting its sights on a total end to a bloody half-century conflict.

Mar 31, 2016, 10:36 AM IST