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Who is against the “Consulta Anticorrupción” and why? 2

By Illimani Patino August 21, 2018

The voting of the long-awaited Consulta Anticorrupción will be held this Sunday and promoters and critics are sharpening their best arguments to persuade the public. Promoters are roving around the country talking directly to voters, while the critics are carrying out an opposition campaign...

Drug trafficking group tied to Ecuador ‘narco bus’ crash broken up by Colombian authorities 3

By Michael Krumholtz August 21, 2018

A recent bus crash in Ecuador that killed up to 19 Colombian nationals, as well as travelers from...

U.S. hospital ship to help Colombia during migrant crisis 4

By Michael Krumholtz August 20, 2018

The massive influx of Venezuelan refugees has put quite the strain on Colombian resources as the...

U.S. soldier tried to smuggle cocaine from Colombia, authorities say 5

By Michael Krumholtz August 19, 2018

A soldier in the U.S. Army has been charged with trying to smuggle 40 kilograms (about 90 lbs.) of...

19 Colombian tourists killed in Ecuador bus crash 6

By Michael Krumholtz August 17, 2018

A bus crash in Ecuador on Wednesday killed 19 Colombian tourists, according to officials from the...