Colombia

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It is never too early to explore more intrusive management measures to improve the efficiency of public expenditure. 9Representational Image)

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Budget reform must enable doing more with less, cut waste, improve project execution, and control administrative expenditure

09 Dec 2022 12:05 AM

'I promise to honour you and love you for life!' Lopez wrote on Instagram to her wife, opposition senator Angelica Lopez. (Photo: Instagram)

'Promise to love you for life': First woman mayor of Bogota marries girlfriend

The message was accompanied by four pictures of the couple dressed in white and carrying bouquets of flowers.

18 Dec 2019 3:58 PM

Claudia Lopez, a symbol of the fight against corruption in Colombia, on Sunday became the first woman to be elected mayor of the capital Bogota. (Photo: AP)

Colombia elects first woman mayor of Bogota

The elections were beset by violence in more than a quarter of municipalities, the electoral mission observatory said.

28 Oct 2019 12:15 PM

At least seven people were killed and another three injured when a small plane crashed in southwestern Colombia on Sunday, a firefighter said. (Photo: AFP)

Colombia plane crash kills seven, three injured

The cause of the crash was not known and an investigation was underway, Ganan said.

16 Sep 2019 8:17 AM

Presidents and ministers from seven Amazon countries met in Colombia on Friday to agree on measures to protect the world's biggest rainforest, under threat from wildfires and rampant deforestation. (Photo: AFP)

Amazon nations meet in indigenous hut at Colombia over forest protection

The summit took place in wake of an international outcry over raging fires that have devastated swaths of Amazon in Brazil and Bolivia.

07 Sep 2019 12:02 PM

The company’s so-called Edge location, the fourth in Latin America, will help deliver data, videos and applications at higher speeds to end-users.

Amazon Web Services to open infrastructure location in Colombia

The company will team up with Colombia’s public technical education institute to train students in cloud computing.

29 Mar 2019 12:15 PM

The clip shows the white and brown pet mimicking its owner's excitement during a World Cup clash. (Youtube Screengrab/ Estefano)

Watch: Even Colombia cat wants England to lose at FIFA World Cup 2018

In a bizarre footage, football fan's pet loves joining in with his goal celebrations.

02 Jul 2018 9:42 PM

Narcos on netflix STAR RATING: 5 on 5 MUST-WATCH? Yes. BINGE-WATCH ONLY! (as if “must-watching” is an option)

The reality of Escobar

Don't expect an immersive Pablo-centric movie with even a fraction of the series’ depth and grit.

01 Jul 2018 1:32 AM

Falcao, Cuadrado and Mina star as stylish Colombia break Polish hearts

Starting alongside Juan Quintero and Cuadrado on the right, Colombia's ultra-offensive starting line-up was a forewarning.

25 Jun 2018 6:22 AM

Japanese striker Yuya Osako (centre) celebrates with Yuto Nagatomo (left) and Makoto Hasebe after scoring against Colombia in Saransk on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Japan jolt Colombia to record historic victory

However, pressure paid off as Quintero’s low free-kick flew under Japan’s wall and crept inside the post shortly before half-time.

20 Jun 2018 2:58 AM

It was named in honor of the Japreria, a disappearing indigenous ethnic group in the Perija in the northwestern Venezuelan state of Zulia. (Photo: AFP)

New frog species found in Venezuela and Colombia

With multi-colored skin and a distinctive song, the Hyloscirtus japreria was discovered during expeditions over the past decade.

30 Mar 2018 8:43 AM

The pair has been inseparable since residents of the Olaya Herrera neighbourhood introduced the two. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

Dog who lost five puppies lets baby Capuchin monkey ride on her back

The Police are considering separating the duo and sending the monkey back to its natural habitat.

19 Feb 2018 5:40 PM

Germany’s Maurice Malone (right) and Colombia’s Fabian Angel in action in their Fifa Under-17 World Cup round of 16 match in New Delhi on Monday. Germany won 4-0. (Photo: AP)

Fifa U-17 World Cup: Germany too hot for Colombia

The goal put Arp second on the golden boot list, level on four goals with Japan’s Keito Nakamura and one behind France’s Amine Gouiri.

17 Oct 2017 12:29 AM

Germany advanced as the second best team in Group C, involving Iran, Guinea and Costa Rica at the Fifa U-17 World Cup. (Photo: Sunoj Ninan Mathew)

Fifa U-17 World Cup: Germany face tricky Colombia

Colombia coach Orlando Restrepo will surely take a cue from Germany’s group stage travails while formulating his plans.

16 Oct 2017 1:43 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Colombia: Newborn discovered in rubbish bin

The child was discovered by a homeless man.

17 Sep 2017 11:34 AM

Colombians combat stress with 'day of laziness'

The daylong celebration of relaxation has been held annually since 1985.

21 Aug 2017 11:20 AM

The sex tourism industry is worth billions with millions of sex workers scattered around the world (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are the top 10 sex tourism destinations

From Europe to Southeast Asia, we list places that are known as destinations for sex tourism.

08 Aug 2017 8:46 PM

He confessed to his crimes at trial, but said drugs and alcohol had made him unaware of what he was doing. (Representational image)

Colombian man jailed for 51 years for raping, murdering 7-year-old girl

The accused was sentenced to 51 years and 10 months without possibility of parole and fined $25,000 for kidnapping, assaulting the victim.

30 Mar 2017 8:20 AM

The grandmother went back to the Santa Marta clinic in Magdalena so that she could swap the child. (Photo: Pixabay)

Grandmother tries to exchange ‘ugly’ grandson

The grandmother brought the child and his mother to swap the boy for another

07 Jan 2017 5:50 PM

Supporters of peace agreements between rebels of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, FARC, with the government watch the Congressional debate in Bogota. (Photo: AP)

Colombia ratifies peace accord with rebels

The 310-page revised accord was approved unanimously by the lower house.

01 Dec 2016 8:54 AM

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