Colombia
Shipping through the Panama Canal remains uninterrupted after country hit by a 7.7 mag. earthquake
Panama Airport was closed as a precaution while the Naturgy power company reported electricity supply disruptions across six Panamanian provinces. The Panama Canal remains operational.
‘Heal the world’: Jews’ sense of obligation to aid wherever disasters strike – opinion
Is the world turning against the Islamic Republic of Iran? - analysis
Iranian terror activity in Western Hemisphere jointly condemned by 11 regional countries
Colombian presidency outraged over alleged coal shipments to Israel
Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed the previous trade minister "deceived him" and questioned if he was "a puppet" over an ammendment to a presidential decree.
Colombia bomb attacks rock southwest, senator still critical after shooting
The explosions on Tuesday were likely caused by a guerrilla group that splintered from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) rebels, according to the army and police.
Breakthrough DNA study reveals unknown ancient humans in Colombia
Geneticist Casas-Vargas: "That genetic traces of the original population disappear completely is unusual, especially in South America".
Submerged fort of San Matías rediscovered in Cartagena Bay, Colombia
Built in 1567 by Governor Pedro de Acuña on a sandbank at Cartagena Bay, the Fort of San Matías protected the city from pirate and privateer attacks.
Colombia’s president exploits antisemitism for political gain - opinion
Colombia would be better served by leadership that embraces and safeguards its Jewish community, rather than one that contributes to antisemitism both within its borders and around the globe.
Waffles restaurant chain announces discovery of 2,000-year-old tombs in Colombia
In one tomb, 1,800 snails were found that were buried alive as an offering.
Trump slaps retaliatory measures on Colombia after it turns away deportation flights
The measures include imposing emergency 25% tariffs on all goods coming into the US; a travel ban and visa revocations on Colombian government officials; and Treasury and banking sanctions.
Colombia's defense claims Sea Search Armada never found the San José galleon
In a 439-page document, the Republic of Colombia demonstrated that Sea Search Armada's predecessor, Glocca Morra Company, never found and was never close to finding the Galleon San José.
Why is antisemitic rhetoric so widespread among left-leaning Latin American leaders? - analysis
Parroting classic antisemitic tropes, the Colombian president has accused Israel of controlling “international financial capital” and of silencing the global press
Canadian citizen arrested for kidnapping and torture of a 13-year-old girl in Colombia
Andy Asselin was charged with aggravated kidnapping, a charge he denied in court.
