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Colombia and Venezuela Have a Beef: Who Owns the, or Makes the Best, Arepa?
Both countries claim the cornbread as their own. But where does it really come from? And who makes it better?World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
The crisis in Venezuela
In recent years, a quarter of Venezuela's population has fled the country's economic devastation and political repression. Nicolás Maduro's claim of victory in July's election, despite evidence he ...Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
USMNT schedules January friendly with Venezuela
The United States men will face Venezuela in a friendly on Jan. 18 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Monday evening.Sports - ESPN - November 19 -
U.S. accuses former Colombia general of extrajudicial killings
Former general Mario Montoya and his family are barred from traveling to the U.S., Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.Top stories - CBS News - November 22 -
Brazil criticizes Venezuela for escalating tensions and personal attacks
Brazil’s government has broken its silence over growing tensions with neighboring Venezuela, with the Foreign Ministry saying it was surprised by “the offensive tone” adopted by Venezuelan ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Vini Jr. misses pen in Brazil draw with Venezuela
Brazil had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Venezuela after a quick-fire second-half strike by substitute Telasco Segovia canceled out Raphinha's opener for the dominant visitors in the South American ...Sports - ESPN - November 15 -
U.S. recognizes Edmundo González as Venezuela's president-elect
The Biden administration had previously said Edmundo González had earned the most votes in the disputed election, but had fallen short of acknowledging him as president-elect.Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
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COP16 Talks in Colombia Adopt a Novel Way to Pay for Conservation
Delegates at the U.N. talks created a system that would compensate countries for the use of genetic information but failed to make headway on a broader funding commitment.World - The New York Times - November 2 -
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Colombia battles to diversify economy away from oil and gas
President Petro has pledged to end investment in fossil fuels but critics say the transition to clean energy is too abruptWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
Colombia outlaws child marriage after 17-year campaign
Country closes 137-year legal loophole, becoming one of 12 in Latin America and the Caribbean to entirely ban marriage for minors. Colombian lawmakers have approved a bill to eradicate child ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
The Lyrics to “+57” Cause Backlash in Colombia, a Reggaeton Hot Spot
A recent song’s explicit lyrics have prompted criticism that the music promotes harmful stereotypes about Colombia.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Colombia to require visas for British citizens in response to UK visa restrictions
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro says that his country will impose visa requirements on British citizensWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Mexico shamefully joins Russia, Venezuela in backing Cuba's dictatorship
Mexico has become the new Soviet Union of the 21st century for Cuba, providing 5.4 million barrels of oil and 100 tons of meat to the island, while rejecting a presidential invitation to the Summit ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
Women behind the lens: capturing the ‘eternal days’ of female inmates in Venezuela
Photographer Ana María Arévalo Gosen returned to Venezuela after eight years away, and began to document her country’s decline through the prism of women in the penal system. I left Venezuela in ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
The biggest losers in Trump's win: Mexico, Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela
Mexico, Central America, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, and Colombia are all facing potential consequences from President Trump's victory, while Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela are set to receive sanctions.Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
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Venezuela’s ‘Iron Lady’ Pleads With Trump to Save Her Country’s Democracy
In a series of rare in-depth interviews, Venezuela’s opposition leader called life in hiding “a difficult test” and asserted that Mr. Trump could gain an early “foreign policy victory” by pushing ...World - The New York Times - November 18 -
Venezuela Frees Over 130 People Imprisoned After Disputed Election
Experts say the release of some political prisoners may be an attempt by Venezuela’s autocrat to send a signal to President-elect Trump.World - The New York Times - November 18 -
Venezuela's government will investigate opposition leader Machado for supporting US House bill
Venezuela’s government has announced another investigation against opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, continuing its efforts to blame her for the economic sanctions that the United States has ...World - ABC News - November 22 -
US issues new sanctions on Maduro allies in Venezuela over fraudulent elections
The Biden administration is sanctioning nearly two dozen Venezuelan security and Cabinet officials aligned with President Nicolás Maduro, building on a series of sanctions it has imposed along with ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
More Oil for Fewer Migrants: Trump Is Urged to Make Deal With Venezuela
Lobbying efforts push for negotiations with strongman Nicolás Maduro instead of seeking regime change.World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
Venezuela targets opposition with bill that codifies economic sanctions as crimes against humanity
Venezuelan lawmakers have approved a bill that codifies economic sanctions, like those imposed by the United States, as a crime against humanity and allows the prosecution of anyone who expresses ...World - ABC News - Yesterday -
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Delegates agree to establish Indigenous subsidiary body at COP16 UN biodiversity summit in Colombia
Delegates agree to establish Indigenous subsidiary body at COP16 UN biodiversity summit in ColombiaWorld - ABC News - November 2 -
Death threats, bodyguards and a Farc commander called Smurf: living dangerously with Colombia’s nature defenders
Leading Colombian conservationists share their experiences working in the most dangerous country to fight for wildlife. Politicians, conservationists and business people from around the world met ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Uruguay beats Colombia 3-2 on last-minute goal in South American qualifying
Uruguay beat Colombia 3-2 with a last-minute goal in South American World Cup qualifying, and eased the pressure on coach Marcelo BielsaSports - ABC News - November 15 -
Cop29 live: Slashing methane emissions is ‘our emergency brake’, UN says
Cop29 presidency announces new drive to cut methane emissions from waste dumps as G20 reaffirms transition from fossil fuels. The UK government has conceded that Australia was mistakenly included ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
USWNT joined by Australia, Colombia and Japan for 2025 SheBelieves Cup; Four team tournament kicks off Feb. 20
SheBelieves Cup will be the first games of 2025 for the USWNTSports - CBS Sports - November 20 -
CONMEBOL WCQ panic meter: James Rodriguez and Colombia in tricky spot; Brazil at risk after draws
Venezuela and Peru need to wake up to save their FIFA 2026 World Cup hopesSports - CBS Sports - November 21 -
Colombia-led operation seizes world record 225 tonnes of cocaine, and uncovers new Australia trafficking route
Operation Orion, a cooperative operation between 62 countries, finds some of the record haul on a new drug route being used by a ‘narco submarine’. Colombian authorities working with dozens of ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Venezuela vs. Brazil lineups, live stream: Where to watch World Cup qualifiers, odds, prediction, pick
Brazilians looking to continue 2026 turnaround with tricky Vinotinto tripSports - CBS Sports - November 13 -
Vinicius misses penalty as Brazil draws 1-1 at Venezuela in World Cup qualifying
Vinicius Júnior missed a second-half penalty as Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw at Venezuela, leaving the Real Madrid star still without a goal in World Cup qualifyingSports - ABC News - November 14 -
US recognizes Venezuela's opposition candidate Edmundo González as 'president-elect' months after Maduro claims victory
US recognizes Venezuela's opposition candidate Edmundo González as 'president-elect' months after Maduro claims victoryWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
US recognizes Venezuela's opposition candidate as president-elect months after the disputed election
The U.S. government has recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González as the “president-elect” of the South American country, months after President Nicolás Maduro claimed to have won ...World - ABC News - November 19
