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Within the last decade in general, and the last couple of years in particular, there is a nascent movement within the research community - one that questions where research conferences are held, and who gets to participate. This is particularly...

With World Class Physicians & Facilities, Colombia Continues to Lead as a Destination for Medical Tourism in Latin America

Colombia continues to solidify its position as one of the most attractive destinations in Latin America for medical tourism, a sector that has shown consistent growth. According to data from ProColombia, medical tourism in the country was valued...

Sweden Named Guest of Honor Country at F-AIR Colombia 2025

The countdown has already begun for the International Aeronautics and Space Fair – F-AIR Colombia 2025, and Sweden, the guest of honor for this edition, presents details of its participation in this event, which is another example of the deep and...

Drone Narco Sub With Starlink Antenna Captured In First For Colombian Navy

We can't stop talking about drones and how they are taking over everything from Ukrainian sneak attacks inside Russia to DoorDash deliveries in the U.S. It was only a matter of time before the drones got involved with drugs, but in an interesting...

Regenerative Collaboration in Colombia Leads to ‘Biochar Origins’ Coffee Line

Nick Brown | July 7, 2025 Biochar being spread in coffee fields as a soil amendment. All images courtesy of Equation. Colombia-based green coffee seller Equation Coffee recently introduced Biochar Origins, a line of coffees resulting from a...

What’s bigger than an anaconda? This 58-million-year-old fossil of prehistoric snake in Colombia may have the answer

In a groundbreaking paleontological discovery, scientists have uncovered fossil remains of a prehistoric snake that challenges everything we know about reptilian evolution. Called Titanoboa cerrejonensis, this extinct serpent lived over 58 million...

Colombia decertification fears mount as cocaine reaches new highs

The global cocaine market reached a historic peak in 2023, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s (UNODC) latest World Drug Report, published June 26. The monitoring body reported an estimated 34% rise in worldwide cocaine...

Circulation of knowledge, technological development, and innovation in Latin America is under threat

In recent years, there has been much discussion around the concept of “brain circulation” or the “academic diaspora.” This term is mainly used in educational contexts to refer to the movement of students, researchers, professors, and highly...

Colombian Navy seizes first underwater drug drone equipped with Starlink antenna that was practically undetectable

On July 2, 2025, the Colombian Navy announced the results of a successful operation detecting a submersible-type vessel, shedding light on the growing technological capabilities of organized criminal groups. The Navy identified an unmanned...

Colombia Follows Brazil in Deepening U.S. Rift as China’s Influence Reaches New Heights in Both Countries

(Analysis) Colombia and the United States entered a diplomatic crisis on July 3, 2025, when both countries recalled their top envoys. The U.S. cited “baseless and reprehensible statements” from Colombia’s leadership, while President Gustavo Petro...

BRICS Bank Welcomes Colombia, Uzbekistan as New Members

(MENAFN) The New Development Bank (NDB), widely recognized as the BRICS Bank, has officially welcomed Colombia and Uzbekistan as new members, bringing its total membership to 11 countries. This announcement was made by NDB President Dilma Rousseff...

Colombian Navy captures unmanned narco submarine in Caribbean Sea

On July 2, 2025, the Colombian Navy announced the seizure of an autonomous underwater vehicle / unmanned narco submarine as part of a press release regarding the Orion Multinational Strategy, a global initiative led by Colombia to combat drug...

Colombian Navy intercepts narco-submarine featuring technology that made it hard to track

The Colombian Navy on Wednesday reported it has intercepted a remote-controlled submarine in the Caribbean capable of carrying more than 1.5 tons of cocaine and with a range of up to 800 miles. The discovery marks the first time such a vessel is...

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Colombia seizes first Starlink-equipped drone narco-submarine

The Colombian navy on Wednesday announced its first seizure of an unmanned narco-submarine equipped with a Starlink antenna off its Caribbean coast. The vessel was not carrying drugs, but the Colombian navy and Western security sources based in...

Colombian Army Strengthens Defense Against Drone Attacks

Faced with the growing threat of armed groups using commercial drones, the Colombian Armed Forces are actively working to counter these attacks. Organized armed groups such as the Central General Staff, dissidents of the Revolutionary Armed Forces...

Colombian Navy finds unmanned narco-sub with Starlink tech - the first such seizure in South American waters

The latest find, announced by Admiral Juan Ricardo Rozo at a press conference, is the first reported discovery in South American waters of a drone narco submarine. Asked if it was operated using Elon Musk’s Starlink, the spokeswoman confirmed that...

Colombian Ambassador: Colombia and the US—Partners Against Crime | Opinion

Colombia and the United States mark 203 years of diplomatic relations this year. In recent decades, that partnership has evolved into a strategic alignment on some of the most pressing global and regional challenges. One constant has endured...

Malawi and Colombia explore higher education collaboration

Kabwila withAmbassador Mina-Rojas * Colombia has strong commitment to international relations, particularly in education—Ambassador Mina-Rojas * Exchange programs for staff and students include in research, postgraduate training, and youth skills...

The upcoming Alternativa Film Festival, set to take place in Colombia in 2026, welcomes submissions from Asia

KATHMANDU: Alternativa has announced that the 3rd edition of the Alternativa Film Festival will take place in Colombia in Q2 2026, with an expanded prize fund of 120,000 USD (an increase of 20,000 USD from the previous edition) and a new award...