Colombia
The Portuguese national team drew 1:1 with DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup in Houston. The African team scored its first goal and earned its first point in history.
The female pygmy hippo in Berlin was named Toni (Bulochka) after an internet trend. The animal weighs 20 kg and is learning to swim by pushing off the bottom.
Colombia is electing a president, which will impact relations with the US and the fight against drugs. The elections are taking place against a backdrop of a surge in violence and the deaths of 21 people.
The vessel returned to Cape Town after seven months of operation and 18 crossings of the Drake Passage. For the first time, scientists conducted research beyond the Arctic Circle.
Former mayor Rogers Devia and his assistant were killed in the municipality of Cubarral. The incident occurred amid preparations for the country's presidential elections.
More than 50 countries in Colombia are discussing the acceleration of the phase-out of oil and gas. President Petro warned of a climate point of no return.
Colombia has recorded 26 rebel drone attacks resulting in 21 deaths. The violence is linked to the approaching elections.
An explosion occurred on the Pan-American Highway in Colombia, resulting in 14 deaths and 38 injuries. Authorities blame former FARC rebels.
Authorities plan to eliminate up to 80 individuals to control the invasive species' population. Scientists predict the number of animals will grow to 1,400 within ten years.
Pedro Sanchez and Lula da Silva concluded agreements on resources and AI. The leaders aim to reform the UN and limit US influence amid international tensions.
The convict provided data on visitors to the Ria Lounge Bar to the occupiers. As a result of the missile attack, 13 people died, including writer Victoria Amelina.
The vessel delivered 7 winterers and picked up 35 specialists from the British base. Scientists also conducted joint oceanographic research as part of the POLOMINTS project.
The military plane crashed near the airport in Puerto Leguízamo shortly after takeoff. 48 people have been rescued so far, and a large-scale rescue operation is underway.
Daniel Noboa rejected Gustavo Petro's statements about airstrikes on the border. The conflict escalated due to trade tariffs and the fight against narcoterrorism.
Gustavo Petro canceled negotiations with Delcy Rodriguez after a conversation with the US President. The parties discussed border security and the fight against drugs.
Colombian Ecopetrol cannot import gas from Venezuela due to the lack of a US permit and the unsatisfactory condition of the gas pipeline. The country is looking for alternatives to overcome the fuel shortage.
Colombia and Venezuela have made progress in negotiations on resuming natural gas trade. The parties have agreed on the technical parameters for restarting the cross-border gas pipeline "Antonio Ricaurte," which has been out of operation for over a decade.
Colombia's State Service for the Search for Missing Persons has confirmed the identification of the remains of Camilo Torres Restrepo, a Catholic priest and ideologue of "liberation theology. " He died in 1966 and will be reburied on the grounds of the National University of Colombia in Bogotá.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro supported the ELN rebel group's initiative for an external audit of their activities. The goal is to prove the absence of direct involvement in drug trafficking, which could be a step towards a peaceful settlement.
Senator Aída Quilcué has disappeared in Colombia, her car found empty. Law enforcement has launched a large-scale operation to find the politician.
US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro held their first private talks in the Oval Office, lasting about two hours. The meeting took place behind closed doors, but photographs indicate a positive atmosphere.
Over 30 individuals, considered political prisoners by human rights activists, have been released in Venezuela after authorities announced an amnesty. Among those released is human rights defender Javier Tarazona, who had been imprisoned since 2021.
A Satena airline plane crashed in northeastern Colombia, killing all 15 passengers and crew members. Among the victims are local legislator Diogenes Quintero and congressional candidate Carlos Salcedo.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on the United States to extradite Nicolás Maduro to Venezuela for trial. This statement came ahead of Petro's visit to the White House.
In Colombia, 5,500-year-old human remains were discovered with the oldest known trace of the bacterium Treponema pallidum. This strain diverged from modern lineages approximately 13,700 years ago.
US President Donald Trump has stated the possibility of ground strikes against drug cartels in Mexico, Central, and South America. He noted that he knows the cartels' routes and wants to achieve the same success as in the fight against maritime drug smuggling.
The Colombian president expressed optimism regarding upcoming talks with Donald Trump, scheduled for February 3, 2026. The meeting is expected to conclude a period of diplomatic crisis during which Washington revoked the Colombian leader's visa.
The US has appointed Laura Dogu as Chargé d'Affaires to Venezuela following the seizure of power by Nicolás Maduro. This is the first step towards restoring an official presence in Caracas.
Donald Trump is concerned about Canada's inability to protect its borders from Russia and China in the Arctic. The US seeks to strengthen cooperation with Canada to reinforce its northern border.
The US Federal Aviation Administration urges airlines to be cautious due to military activity in Mexico, Central and South America. This is due to the capture of Nicolas Maduro by a US special forces unit.