Colombia
Starry Night Harlequin Toad Rediscovered After Being Lost to Science
Eighty of the 96 known harlequin toad species are considered endangered, critically endangered or extinct in the wild, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List.
How Medellín, Colombia, Became the World's Smartest City
A combination of tech savvy, urban planning and public support were key.
Lost City Discovered High Up in Remote Colombian Mountains
Archaeologists uncovered the ancient city using a revolutionary imaging technology known as LiDAR, which essentially lets you "see through" vegetation.
Ivanka Trump's Dress Mishap and Haircut Steal the Show in Colombia
First daughter and senior White House adviser Ivanka Trump stepped out in Colombia with a brand new cut and a dress that prompted some interesting reactions.
Colombia's Vice President Praises 'Brilliant' Ivanka Trump Ahead of Visit
Colombia's Vice President Marta Lucía Ramírez said she had asked Ivanka Trump to visit Latin America to help promote women's economic empowerment.
Bananas Aren't Going to Do Well Under Climate Change, Scientists Warn
"Limiting the temperature increase during the 21st century will help to avoid it," an expert told Newsweek.
Colombian Woman Arrested Trying to Smuggle Cocaine Implanted in Leg
Colombia is the world's biggest producer of cocaine, accounting for around 70 percent of global supply.
Using a Smartphone for This Long Could Raise the Risk of Obesity
There are more smartphones on the planet than people.
Man with Half Kilo of Cocaine Hidden Under Bad Toupee Arrested at Airport
Spain's national police said the suspect had attracted their attention "due to his notable nervousness and the disproportionate size of the toupee he wore." He was detained in Barcelona last month.
Bishop to Spray City with Holy Water from Copter 'to Get Rid of the Devil'
"We want to go around and pour holy water... so that God's blessing comes and gets rid of all the wickedness that is in our streets," said monsignor Rubén Darío Jaramillo Montoya, bishop of Buenaventura, Colombia
Bizarre 'Platypus of the Crab World' Discovered
"Callichimaera perplexa is the strangest—and cutest—crab yet discovered," Javier Luque told Newsweek.
Venezuelan Migrant Explains Fleeing Crisis
"We had to be in lines every day, and there was less and less food until there was nothing," said Venezuelan Ana Carina Palacio, who entered legally into Colombia in 2018 with her young son.
Pelosi to Briefly Be Top-Ranked U.S. Official Next Week
Pelosi will be in New York and Washington, D.C. when Trump and Pence are overseas, a spokesperson from her office confirmed.
Will U.S. Send Troops to Colombia? Trump: 'You'll See'
Last month, President Donald Trump's national security adviser was spotted with a notepad that said, "5,000 troops to Colombia."
Trump Told Colombian Mafia to 'Kill Me,' Maduro Says
"Donald Trump has without doubt given an order to kill me and has told the government of Colombia and the Colombian mafia to kill me," the embattled South American leader said.
Will U.S. Send '5,000 Troops to Colombia' Amid Crisis?
White House national security adviser John Bolton's legal pad notes appeared to say: "Afghanistan —> welcome the talks. 5,000 troops to Colombia."
Venezuela Crisis Can Produce More Refugees than Syria
I had a chance to witness the human stories behind this crisis first-hand. The U.S., governments across South America and international donors must step up to help.
Venezuelan Congress Declares Maduro a 'Usurper'
"Congress declares that at this time there is no president of the republic," opposition legislator Jorge Milan said. "Let's start the process to recover the constitutional order."
U.S. Soldiers Plead Guilty to Cocaine-Smuggling Attempt
"Suspicion was aroused at the United States Embassy when packages were X-rayed, revealing cocaine within gutted out punching bags," a release from the Justice Department explained.
The El Chapo Trial Telenovella
A recorded call played aloud in Brooklyn federal courtroom features a purported FARC rebel and Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera. And Guzmán pushing the price down: "Listen, I'm going to buy 2 and leave Simon's [a nickname for Cifuentes] property to pay for the rest."
El Chapo Trial: DEA Agents Bribed With Prostitutes
Juan Carlos Ramirez led the Colombian North Valley cartel and sold cocaine to El Chapo.
Pablo Escobar's Wife Apologizes to Colombia for Kingpin
María Victoria Henao opens up for the first time about her life alongside one of the world's most dangerous criminals.
Venezuela Inflation Hits 833,997% Over Past Year
The International Monetary Fund said inflation could top 10 million percent in 2019.
Women Caught With $180,500 of Cocaine Entering U.S.
Using a canine team, the officers located five packages of cocaine attached to the women's bodies.
Married Woman, Lover Called Uber. Her Husband Arrived
It wasn't until the lovers were inside the vehicle that the woman and her husband recognized each other.
Colombia Detains 27 Members of Cocaine Smuggling Cartel
The high-profile bust comes a week after a United Nations report drew attention to Colombia's record-breaking and increasing cocaine production.
Maduro Wants a 'Face-to-Face' Meeting With Trump
"U.S. sanctions are useless, they are also an award for revolutionaries, because they show that we are courageous, that we are on the right path, that we have not been led astray," Maduro said.
'Do Not Test the President,' Pence Warns Venezuela
Pence issued a strong warning to Venezuela on Tuesday after it stationed troops along the border of Colombia in a move seen as highly provocative by Bogotá and Washington.
Colombia's Cocaine Production Continues to Grow: Report
With the release of a new report, President Ivan Duque pledged that Colombia would implement a new strategy to address the illicit drug trade.