Colombia, Alvaro Uribe
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Bandits on motorcycles secretly spread sharp objects on the road to puncture car tires. Then, they offer to lead marooned motorists to nearby mechanics suspected of being in on the con.
Eva Lasting’ returns for a third season, capturing Bogotá’s 1970s soul and reflecting how Colombia’s diverse locations and incentives attract global productions.
In the bicycle-crazed, early-rising capital of Colombia, pre-dawn group rides have become popular among cyclists looking to exercise before work or school. The group rides offer an added layer of protection that’s especially appealing to cyclists rattled by crime in recent years.
Colombian authorities said Saturday that Ecuador had deported about 600 Colombian prisoners via a land border crossing, after Bogota protested the action came without prior agreement.Authorities on both sides of the border had previously reported conflicting figures for the number of prisoners deported.
The Colombian government emphasized that the binational zone does not imply any transfer of sovereignty and does not create binding financial or legal obligations. “No Colombian soldier will cross the border into Venezuela, and no Venezuelan soldier will cross into Colombia,” President Gustavo Petro stated on X in response to the criticism.
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Colombia’s ever-expanding Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM) wrapped July 18, citing record attendance that has climbed steadily year after year.
Colombia's Foreign Ministry on Friday criticized Ecuador for deporting large numbers of Colombian citizens without a formal protocol, describing it as a "unfriendly gesture," while Quito said the removals followed legal procedures and upheld human rights standards.