Tag: Colombia
Cyber attack tied to China boosts development bank’s chief
MIAMI — The cyberattack crested just as finance officials from across Latin America were descending on Washington to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the...
Colombian town uses discipline, speakers to stay virus-free
CAMPOHERMOSO, Colombia — When customers enter his hardware store Nelson Avila asks them to wear a mask and wash their hands. He sprays alcohol...
Prosecutors throw the book at money launderer for Venezuela
MIAMI — Federal prosecutors in Miami are seeking a stiff prison sentence against a U.S.-based money manager they claim is hindering their efforts to...
FIFA to open up voting for future Women’s World Cup hosts
ZURICH — FIFA wants more than 200 member federations to pick who hosts the 2027 Women’s World Cup, taking the decision from its ruling...
Spain: Police bust major drug distribution network in Madrid
MADRID — Police in Spain have arrested 12 people and seized about six tons of cocaine in an operation that dismantled what investigators describe...
Colombia prosecutors move to drop case against ex-president
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — Authorities in Colombia on Friday moved to drop charges against conservative former President Álvaro Uribe over witness tampering allegations for which...
SAmerica worried as European clubs won’t release players
South America’s governing soccer body plans to hold talks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday about European clubs refusing to release players for...
Activists sue big French retailer over Amazon forest damage
PARIS — Environmental groups and indigenous activists from the Amazon region filed a lawsuit Wednesday in a French court alleging that France-based supermarket chain...
Qatar and Australia pull out of Copa America
SAO PAULO, Brazil — Qatar and Australia will not compete in the next Copa America due to scheduling conflicts, the South American soccer confederation...
Venezuelan migrants welcome new Colombian protection measure
BOGOTA, Colombia — Venezuelan migrants in Colombia welcomed a historic decision by that country to grant them protection for the next 10 years and...