Ukraine's national team defeated Colombia 12-6 in the first round of the wheelchair basketball qualifying tournament. The Ukrainian team included 11 veteran athletes.
Ukraine's national team defeated Colombia 12-6 in the first wheelchair basketball match at the Invictus Games 2025 in Vancouver. The Ukrainians will play the next match against Afghanistan.
Gustavo Petro said that cocaine is banned only because of its origin in Latin America. According to him, the drug is no more harmful than whiskey.
The US plans to impose a 25% duty on imports from Canada and Mexico due to problems with illegal migration and drugs. The deadline is set for February 1, unless the countries take appropriate measures.
Latin American presidents will hold an emergency summit on January 30 due to mass deportations of migrants by the United States. The meeting was called by the President of Honduras at the request of the leader of Colombia to discuss migration and regional unity.
The United States is ready to impose sanctions against countries that refuse to accept their deported citizens. The conflict arose after Colombia blocked the landing of American planes carrying deportees.
Brent crude oil drops to $77. 97 after Trump calls on OPEC to cut prices to weaken Russia. Trump threatens sanctions and offers to meet with Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine.
The White House announces that it has reached an agreement with Colombia to accept all illegal immigrants deported from the United States. In exchange, the US will postpone the introduction of a 25% duty on Colombian goods.
The US Embassy in Colombia suspended visa processing after the country refused to accept deportation flights. The United States imposed visa sanctions on Colombian officials until they fulfill their obligations.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered a 25% increase in tariffs on US imports in response to Trump's statements. The conflict arose after Colombia blocked the landing of US deportation flights.
Colombia refused to accept two US military planes with deported migrants. In response, Trump announced 50% tariffs, visa restrictions, and financial sanctions against the country.
Colombia has declared a state of emergency due to violence between guerrilla groups, which has led to the death of 100 people. The authorities deployed 5,000 troops and evacuated almost 20,000 people from three departments.
An armed conflict between the ELN and former members of the FARC broke out in northeastern Colombia. At least 80 people were killed, 8000 became refugees, and the president suspended peace talks.
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.
