At least 39 people were killed in the border region of Norte de Santander due to conflicts between illegal armed groups. The struggle for control over the drug trade has led to the suspension of peace talks with the ELN.
The Venezuelan authorities have no information about the Ukrainian citizenship of the detainees claimed by Maduro. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine is checking the information through diplomatic channels and partner ambassadors.
The Venezuelan president announced the detention of seven “mercenaries” - two Americans and five people from Ukraine and Colombia. Maduro did not provide evidence of the accusations, saying only that they were “high-caliber” specialists.
13 people were killed and 28 injured when a bus fell into a cliff in the department of Nariño, Colombia. According to preliminary data, the accident was caused by mechanical malfunctions of the vehicle.
More than 30 bodies were found in secret graves on the border with Guatemala in the state of Chiapas. The discovery is related to the conflict between the New Generation Jalisco and Sinaloa drug cartels.
A wildlife shelter keeper rescued 20 young kangaroos from a forest fire in Grampians National Park. The animals found shelter in her living room while the fire threatened the shelter's territory.
Fabio Ochoa, one of the founders of the Medellín drug cartel, has been deported to Colombia after serving a 25-year sentence in the United States. The former drug boss has reunited with his family and plans to live in Medellín.
A delegation from 14 Latin American countries arrived in Kyiv to participate in the Parliamentary Conference. Zelensky discussed with representatives issues of cooperation, the formula for peace and the return of deported children.
Polish farmers threaten to block all border crossings with Ukraine if the government does not fulfill their demands. Farmers are demanding the preservation of the tax and opposition to the free trade agreement with South America.
Rich countries have reached the limit of environmental financing, failing to raise the required $200 billion annually. At the COP16 summit, they agreed on a plan to attract private capital and are looking for new sources of funding.
A Ukrainian chef of Colombian descent shared three quick breakfast recipes. They include a casserole, pumpkin pancakes, and an omelette in water, which can be easily prepared at home.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine conducted the fourth stage of evacuation from Lebanon. 28 Ukrainians and 40 citizens of other countries were successfully evacuated due to the tense situation in the region.
The fourth stage of evacuation from Lebanon: 28 Ukrainians and 40 foreigners from 7 countries were rescued. A total of 302 people have been evacuated since the start of the operation, including 217 Ukrainians and 85 foreigners.
The European Asylum Agency (EUAA) recently released data on asylum trends in the European Union for the first half of 2024.
Brazil's president has called for a plan to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskiy rejected the proposal as “destructive,” insisting on his own peace initiative.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on a Decade of Action for Cryosphere Sciences for 2025-2034. The goal is to address glacial melting and changes in the cryosphere through research and monitoring.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced the creation of 'The Parents Network' programme to support families facing online bullying. The couple plan to highlight the importance of protecting young people online during their visit to Colombia.
Three Latin American countries demand a meeting between Venezuelan President Maduro and opposition candidate Gonzalez after the disputed election.
Armed men stormed the opposition headquarters in Caracas, looting and destroying it. The United States and other countries call for the publication of detailed election results, considering the opposition candidate to have won.
Ukrainian athletes will compete in 9 sports at the Olympics in Paris on July 30. Olga Kharlan won a bronze medal in fencing on July 29, opening the tally of awards for the Ukrainian national team.
The head of Colombia's soccer association, Ramen Jesurun, and his son were arrested during riots surrounding the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia in Miami.
Finland has allocated 500,000 euros to Ukraine under the OECD Economic Development Program to support reforms, the rule of law, the fight against corruption and business structures.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro canceled his participation in the Peace Summit in Switzerland, arguing that the conference "is essentially a move to the side of war" and that Latin America wants to build peace and end conflicts.
Colombia suspends coal exports to Israel until the end of the conflict in the Gaza Strip and Israel complies with the orders of the International Court of justice, citing the ongoing "genocide" by the Israeli government.
Four people were killed and three injured in the collapse of the part of the city connecting Barranquilla and Soledad in northern Colombia.
Colombia's Congress has passed a bill banning bullfighting across the country from 2027, with a three-year transition period to help those whose livelihoods depend on the practice.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the opening of the Colombian embassy in the Palestinian city of Ramallah, recognizing Palestine as a state.
Colombia breaks off diplomatic relations with Israel over disagreements on Gaza, and President Petro calls Israeli actions in Gaza "genocide".
Ecuador declared a state of emergency due to the energy crisis caused by the drought, which affected hydroelectric power production, leading to rationing of electricity and its imports from Colombia.
Colombia expelled Argentine diplomats after Argentine President Javier Milei repeatedly insulted Colombian President Gustavo Petro, calling him a "murderer, terrorist and communist. "