Tensions erupted outside the U.S. Embassy in Bogota as violent protests escalated into chaos, leaving four police officers injured. Demonstrators, some masked and wielding incendiary devices, firebombs and arrows, targeted embassy security in defiance of U.S. policies. Authorities reported multiple injuries among police officers struck in the face, arms, and legs during clashes. The protest, led by Congreso de los Pueblos, called for Colombian sovereignty and expressed strong opposition to U.S. influence, intensifying anti-Trump sentiment. WATCH
18 October,2025 05:35 PM IST
Venezuela was rattled by a powerful 6.2 magnitude earthquake, sending shockwaves across the Mene Grande oil hub region and prompting widespread evacuations. The quake’s epicenter, located east-northeast of Mene Grande, was reported at a shallow depth by the USGS, intensifying the tremors felt across major cities including Caracas and Maracaibo. Even sparsely populated areas near the oil hub experienced significant tremors, while the Colombian Geological Survey confirmed a 6.1 magnitude quake was felt as far as Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire. WATCH
25 September,2025 02:28 PM IST
Colombia has been rocked by two coordinated terror attacks. A car bomb exploded outside Cali’s military aviation school, killing at least five people and injuring dozens. Hours later, a police helicopter was struck by a drone, killing 12 officers in a devastating crash. President Gustavo Petro has blamed FARC dissidents, raising fears of a violent resurgence.
24 August,2025 08:07 PM IST
In a shocking turn of events, Colombian Senator and 2026 presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was shot during a campaign event in Bogota on June 7. The 39-year-old politician, a key member of the opposition Democratic Centre party founded by former President Álvaro Uribe, was reportedly shot in the back while addressing supporters in a public park in the Fontibón neighbourhood. Uribe was rushed to a local hospital and remains in serious condition. Authorities have confirmed the arrest of one suspect, with investigations underway to identify possible accomplices. Colombia’s Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed the arrest and assured a thorough probe.
08 June,2025 11:20 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
