Colombia

WATCH: Israel’s 'Alliance of Brothers' delegation aids in search and rescue efforts across Colombia

The 7.4-magnitude quake struck Monday morning in San José del Palmar, causing severe damage from the Pacific port of Buenaventura to Colombia's coffee-growing region and major western cities.

Home Front Command's "Alliance of Brothers" delegation operating at several major sites destroyed by the earthquake that struck Cali, Colombia, August 17, 2026.
Rescuers work as search and rescue operations are under way at the site of the destroyed Cantabria building, following the earthquake in Cali, Colombia, August 15, 2026.

Rescue teams race clock in Colombia as earthquake death toll nears 300

IDF Home Front Command forces operating at impact sites in Cali, Colombia, August 14, 2026.

Israeli aid delegation begins work in Colombia following deadly earthquake

An Israeli rescue delegation arrives in Cali, Colombia, to assist in search and rescue efforts following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake, August 14, 2026.

Israeli aid delegation arrives in Colombia to assist with post-quake rescue operations


Submerged fort of San Matías rediscovered in Cartagena Bay, Colombia

Built in 1567 by Governor Pedro de Acuña on a sandbank at Cartagena Bay, the Fort of San Matías protected the city from pirate and privateer attacks.

 Facade of Castillo San Felipe de Barajas in Cartagena, Colombia.

Colombia’s president exploits antisemitism for political gain - opinion

Colombia would be better served by leadership that embraces and safeguards its Jewish community, rather than one that contributes to antisemitism both within its borders and around the globe.

 Colombia's President Gustavo Petro waves to supporters as they attend a march in support of the reforms on health, retirement, employment, and prisons sectors proposed by his government, in Bogota, Colombia May 1, 2024. Uploaded on 10/5/2024

Waffles restaurant chain announces discovery of 2,000-year-old tombs in Colombia

In one tomb, 1,800 snails were found that were buried alive as an offering.

 Crepe & Waffles restaurant chain announces the discovery of 14 2,000-year-old tombs.

Trump slaps retaliatory measures on Colombia after it turns away deportation flights

The measures include imposing emergency 25% tariffs on all goods coming into the US; a travel ban and visa revocations on Colombian government officials; and Treasury and banking sanctions.

US President Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, US, November 19, 2024.

Colombia's defense claims Sea Search Armada never found the San José galleon

In a 439-page document, the Republic of Colombia demonstrated that Sea Search Armada's predecessor, Glocca Morra Company, never found and was never close to finding the Galleon San José.

 Colombia's 439-page defense claims American treasure hunting outfit Sea Search Armada never found the San José galleon. Illustration.

Why is antisemitic rhetoric so widespread among left-leaning Latin American leaders? - analysis

Parroting classic antisemitic tropes, the Colombian president has accused Israel of controlling “international financial capital” and of silencing the global press

 A Venezuelan student walks over a cloth with red paint and the Star of David during an anti-Israel demonstration in Caracas

Canadian citizen arrested for kidnapping and torture of a 13-year-old girl in Colombia

Andy Asselin was charged with aggravated kidnapping, a charge he denied in court.

 Canadian citizen arrested for kidnapping and torture of a 13-year-old girl in Colombia.

Colombian president: Zionism partially owns international financial capital

"Zionism, strongly supported by international financial capital that it partially controls, prevents peace and unleashes horror on Palestine," said Colombian President Gustavo Petro.

 Colombia's President Gustavo Petro waves to supporters as they attend a march in support of the reforms on health, retirement, employment, and prisons sectors proposed by his government, in Bogota, Colombia May 1, 2024. Uploaded on 10/5/2024

Venezuela's Maduro says two US citizens arrested among group of 'mercenaries'

Maduro said the detained US citizens were "very high level" but did not provide further details or evidence of the arrests.

 PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA Nicolás Maduro speaks to the press in Caracas.

Chaya Bisker: From Colombia’s high court to a new life in Israel

“If what I discovered is true and the Jewish people are the chosen people, I no longer want to be Catholic.”

 Chaya and Chaim (Fernando) Bisker.