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US warns Americans to avoid vacation hot spot amid quake fallout and violent crime

August 19, 2026

US warns Americans to avoid vacation hot spot amid quake fallout and violent crime

A 7.4-magnitude Colombia earthquake killed at least 289 people, and the U.S. State Department maintains a Level 3 travel advisory due to crime, terrorism and kidnapping.

More than 3,000 missing after Colombia earthquake as Trump administration provides $15.5 million in relief

August 11, 2026

More than 3,000 missing after Colombia earthquake as Trump administration provides $15.5 million in relief

Videos show rescue workers combing through rubble as more than 3,000 people remain missing on Tuesday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia.

Colombia building collapses on camera as earthquake brings death, destruction

August 10, 2026

Colombia building collapses on camera as earthquake brings death, destruction

Video posted to social media shows a building crumbling in Pereira, Colombia, as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people.

Trump ally 'El Tigre' sworn in as Colombia's new president amid continent's rightward shift

August 7, 2026

Trump ally 'El Tigre' sworn in as Colombia's new president amid continent's rightward shift

Abelardo de la Espriella inherits soaring violence, a fragmented Congress and a $34 billion financing gap as he vows to rebuild U.S. ties.

American Airlines flight attendant's alleged killers tied to gang accused of preying on tourists: officials

August 5, 2026

American Airlines flight attendant's alleged killers tied to gang accused of preying on tourists: officials

Two suspects captured in Peru months after allegedly drugging and killing American Airlines flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutierrez Molina in Medellín.

Colombia's 'El Tigre' secures presidency as leftist rival finally concedes defeat

June 24, 2026

Colombia's 'El Tigre' secures presidency as leftist rival finally concedes defeat

After initially challenging the results, Colombia's leftist candidate conceded a razor-thin loss to conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella.

Trump says Colombia's 'El Tigre' will be a 'great president' as socialist opponent launches legal challenge

June 22, 2026

Trump says Colombia's 'El Tigre' will be a 'great president' as socialist opponent launches legal challenge

Trump congratulated de la Espriella on his apparent Colombia election win. With 99.9% counted, he leads 49.7% to 48.7%, but rival Cepeda has launched a challenge over voting irregularities.

Trump-backed 'El Tigre' looks to crush cartels, end Colombia's socialist era in pivotal election

June 21, 2026

Trump-backed 'El Tigre' looks to crush cartels, end Colombia's socialist era in pivotal election

Abelardo de la Espriella, known as El Tigre, rides voter frustration over crime and cartels in Colombia's high-stakes presidential runoff election.

Colombian military neutralizes five terrorists accused in bus bombing that killed 20, injured 45 civilians

June 17, 2026

Colombian military neutralizes five terrorists accused in bus bombing that killed 20, injured 45 civilians

Colombian military forces neutralized five members of the militant group allegedly responsible for the bus bombing that killed 20 civilians in Cauca.

Colombian lawmakers seek suspension of Trump foe Gustavo Petro over alleged meddling in upcoming election

June 10, 2026

Colombian lawmakers seek suspension of Trump foe Gustavo Petro over alleged meddling in upcoming election

Colombian lawmakers consider suspending President Gustavo Petro from office amid allegations he improperly intervened in the presidential election.