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Argentina's 'Milei Miracle' proves the failure of socialism
Argentina’s new free-market President Javier Milei is lapping Colombia’s Gustavo Petro and Brazil’s Inacio Lula da Silva in terms of economic achievement and the ability of people to live in...
Expedition begins on 'holy grail' of shipwrecks filled with millions of gold coins, emeralds worth $20B
The shipwreck is believed to contain 11 million gold and silver coins, along with emeralds and other valuable cargo.
Long-lost shipwreck with bounty thought to be worth billions suspiciously locked away as 'protected' area
Colombia declared a “protected archaeological area” on Wednesday around the spot where a Spanish galleon sank off its Caribbean coast more than three centuries ago, with her hull laden with...
Hitler-worshipping narco who flooded US with cocaine reveals Pablo Escobar's final secret
Carlos Lehder was part of Ecobar's Medellín cartel – portrayed on screen in "Narcos" – and launched a neo-Nazi party. Now he reveals who betrayed him.
Colombia sets up 'protected archeological area' around 'holy grail' shipwreck with $17B in treasure
Colombia's culture ministry said it “guarantees the protection of heritage” and would allow for the “development of research, conservation and valuation activities,” the AFP reported.
Dead bodies keep mummifying in this mountain town — and scientists are baffled
It's a scenario straight out of a zombie apocalypse movie.
Gang-affiliated migrant mom accused of shipping guns to Colombia posts bond after NYC arrest: court docs
Ingrid Vanessa Duque-Morales, 33 was arrested on an indictment at her daughter’s home on 191st Street near Northern Boulevard in Flushing Tuesday for her role in the gun-smuggling activity, the...
Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags
Gonzalez's accessories were used by celebrities from Britney Spears to the cast of the “Sex and the City” TV series.
$113M of cocaine found after high-speed boat chase off Colombia in biggest drug bust of year: officials
The largest drug bust of the year so far kept the equivalent of 8 million doses of coke from hitting the streets.
Divorced dad admits to stuffing body of Colombian DJ girlfriend in suitcase -- but can't recall killing her
John Poulos admitted to making a "horrible decision" to dispose of his girlfriend's body.
Rollerblade wheels 'infused' with cocaine found in package from Colombia leads to $30K raid
The wheels were found to be coated with a gelatin-like substance.
Shocking moment passengers left hanging after helicopter crash captured: video
The dramatic incident took place Tuesday when the helicopter's engine came to a total halt, sending it spiraling out of the sky over Medellín.
Inside the brutally violent Venezuelan gang using migrant wave to launch NYC phone robbery spree
Phone snatches off New York streets by robbers on scooters are part of a vast Venezuela-based international crime network, sources say.
Accused smuggler nabbed with 130 endangered poisonous frogs worth $130K in her luggage
The thumb-sized frogs can fetch $1,000 each on the black market.
4 charged in American comedian's abduction and murder in Colombia
All three denied the charges at a recent hearing the Public Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement.
I underwent the world's most painful surgery to be 2 inches taller — would you do it?
It reportedly cost a whopping $175,000 and can range anywhere between $50,777, and $177,000, the influencer said.
Colombia mudslide kills at least 33, injures dozens of others
The mudslide struck a busy municipal road on Friday in a mountainous area connecting the cities of Quibdo and Medellin.
US warns against using dating apps in Colombia after suspicious deaths of 8 US citizens in 2 months
The Embassy in Bogotá said criminals are using dating apps to "lure victims" to meet in public places to then assault and rob them and sometimes kill them.
Sofía Vergara fires back at interviewer who mocks her accent: 'How many Emmy nominations do you have?'
The "Modern Family" actress appeared on Tuesday's episode of Spain talk show "El Hormiguero" when the host, Pablo Motos, roasted her pronunciation.
Toddler left fighting for her life after family killed in 'explosive' crash with driver fleeing hit-and-run in LA
The crash killed Hanna Pascagaza's father, her mother and her 5-year-old sister.