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Drug trafficking group tied to Ecuador ‘narco bus’ crash broken up by Colombian authorities 2

By Michael Krumholtz August 21, 2018

A recent bus crash in Ecuador that killed up to 19 Colombian nationals, as well as travelers from Venezuela and Ecuador, was discovered to be tied to drug traffickers who put 637 kilograms of marijuana below the vehicle. The Colombian Prosecutor's Office reported that it had arrested six members...

U.S. hospital ship to help Colombia during migrant crisis 3

By Michael Krumholtz August 20, 2018

The massive influx of Venezuelan refugees has put quite the strain on Colombian resources as the...

U.S. soldier tried to smuggle cocaine from Colombia, authorities say 4

By Michael Krumholtz August 19, 2018

A soldier in the U.S. Army has been charged with trying to smuggle 40 kilograms (about 90 lbs.) of...

19 Colombian tourists killed in Ecuador bus crash 5

By Michael Krumholtz August 17, 2018

A bus crash in Ecuador on Wednesday killed 19 Colombian tourists, according to officials from the...

Colombian Peso affected as Lira crisis domino effect spreads 6

By Illimani Patino August 16, 2018

"Although 2018 seems to be the most impressive of the last 6 years in terms of economic...