Police also offered a $48,0000 reward for information leading to Diaz’s father. Kidnappings for ransom and extortion of businesses have been increasing in Colombia
Candidates from more traditional political backgrounds triumphed in the main mayoral and gubernatorial races, led by Carlos Fernando Galán’s resounding victory in Bogotá
EL PAÍS spent a day following the campaign of the author and senator, who is seeking to become the next mayor of Bogotá. Famous for his narco novels and scripts, one of his best-known works is ‘Without Breasts There Is No Paradise’
His most lasting legacy was to inject the virus of corruption into a more or less stable democracy, and even to forever disrupt the value system of Colombian society
The court on the island of Samui has assigned a public defender to the Spaniard, who is accused of premeditated murder after confessing to killing and dismembering Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta
While people discuss self-love or vanity, in the clandestine operating rooms of Latin America hundreds of people are at risk, writes a journalist who was the victim of one of these phony surgeons
A member of the organization’s negotiating team in Havana and a former field commander, the 64-year-old is seeking election in his native Puerto Berrío, which EL PAÍS visited during the campaign
Mexico’s president convenes 12 nations for talks on debt reduction and regional cooperation on trade, security and employment
To head off chaos, as part of a multipronged approach to manage and order migration, it is time for decisive action to stabilize migrant hosting communities throughout the Americas
The self-confessed killer, who had been diagnosed with cancer, has died at the age of 66. He had been sentenced to 40 years in prison for his crimes, which took place in the 1990s
Latin America and the Caribbean have an enormous educational setback, and those who carry the burden are poorly paid, technologically challenged teachers with pandemic fatigue
From humble street-side taco stands to Michelin-starred restaurants, the love of this food only continues to grow in the U.S.
The official is leading the green revolution that President Gustavo Petro has in mind, getting rid of oil and coal
The former president of Colombia — who governed from 2002 until 2010 — is set to go on trial
This method of large-scale livestock production leads to deforestation, excessive water use and pollution, as well as the release of enormous amounts of greenhouse gases
The men had shown the Ministry of Education false records of a course taken at a Brazilian university. Many women who underwent cosmetic procedures with them suffered serious side effects
The most recent figures show that the number of planted coca hectares increased from 204,000 to 230,000 in 2022 and the government is rolling out a ‘concerted effort to swap one economy with another’
Safe Mobility offers legal routes to North America from Colombia, Costa Rica and Guatemala. However, migrants have nowhere to go to obtain access and complain of being forced to sign confidentiality agreements
The first round of voting in Argentina’s presidential race in late October is buzzing with online conversation largely dominated by far-right candidate Javier Milei
In the region of Norte de Santander, authorities have discovered a site where armed groups cremated more than 100 bodies of murdered people
In 2014, Ányela Viviana Benítez died after undergoing an incomplete abortion. Francie Mera says social stigma and medical negligence led to her daughter’s death
A new book on paleontology explores the history and diversity of ecosystems in Colombia. Experts argue that to protect today’s ecosystems it is essential to understand their history and how they evolved
The movement aims to change colonial structures, mentalities and practices, ultimately reshaping power dynamics
Poverty, exclusion and violence: this is the story behind Johan David Castillo and the other assassins who were hired to kill Fernando Villavicencio
A report from the institution — the lending arm of the European Union — reveals that nine out of 10 Latin Americans believe climate change impacts their lives
The clashes in Nariño are due to territorial disputes between both groups and have caused injuries to several civilians, according to community complaints
Bahia Solano, which is built along a U-shaped bay, has become one of the most famous spots in Colombia to sight humpback whales
