I made the same passport mistake in Colombia and Japan. After nearly being stranded abroad twice, I learned my lesson.

While hiking in Colombia, I ruined my passport by allowing it to get wet during a rainstorm. Years later, I made the same mistake at a rainy baseball game in Japan. This time, it was worse. After two close calls with immigration officials, I protect my …

Katherine Jaramillo, the teacher who fights against the sexual exploitation of girls in Colombia: ‘The first step is to ...

Katherine Jaramillo (Bogotá, 33 years old) has spent the last decade on the front line of the fight against the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents in Colombia. She first learned about the trauma associated with this crime when, while teaching …

Petrobras conducts drill stem test in Sirius-2 well offshore Colombia

Petrobras has announced the completion of a drill stem test (DST) at the Sirius-2 well, located approximately 31km off the coast of Colombia at a depth of 804m. The test evaluated a 100m reservoir interval, confirming “good productivity”. The Sirius-2 well …

Colombia’s president calls for buying Qatari gas

The Colombian president visited Doha on February 13 where he met with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has instructed his country’s largest energy company to buy gas from Qatar in order to diversify imports in …

A gang truce in Colombia’s poorest city drastically cut homicide rates, but can it hold?

Quibdó, Colombia – A truce signed between three gangs in December reduced homicide rates in Quibdó, the capital of Colombia’s impoverished Chocó region, by 56%, said authorities.  Government officials, NGOs, the Catholic Church, and community leaders …

La Cocina de Abuela: A taste of Colombia on the go

At La Cocina de Abuela, a vibrant family-owned restaurant, traditional Colombian flavors meet the convenience of counter-service dining. With an assembly line-style setup, guests are invited to build their perfect bowl, savoring fresh, made-from-scratch …

Mexican avocado supplies down, Colombia doubles shipments

The global avocado market continues to show significant variations in volumes, prices, and geographical distribution. Intelligence firm Avobook noted in its week 10 report that in the United States, import volumes remain stable compared to the previous …

Colombia is the world's main producer of cocaine, which is extracted from the coca leaf

Former Illegal Immigrant Aide to AOC Self-Deports to Colombia Amid Questions About Employment

An illegal immigrant who once served as an aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., has reportedly self-deported to Colombia, praising the “freedom of movement” in the South American nation after working in Congress despite being in the country …

Colombia’S Petro Orders Ecopetrol To Import Qatar Gas Amid Price Speculation Claims

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Colombian President Gustavo Petro directed state-owned oil company Ecopetrol to purchase natural gas directly from Qatar. The president announced this decision on his social media account on March 10, citing concerns about …