Colombian Teen Aces National Exam With Perfect Score
A 16-year-old from Cúcuta, Colombia, scored a perfect 500 out of 500 on the country's Saber 11 exam, a milestone achievement that has him eyeing a future in mathematics and teaching.
Colombia’s Satellite Failure Exposed by Deadly Quake
When a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia in August 2026, the country had no working satellite of its own to assess the damage — a gap traced back to the early failure of its FACSAT-2 spacecraft.
Colombia Court Upholds Conviction of Skater’s Killer
An appeals court in Cali, Colombia, largely upheld the nearly 46-year prison sentence handed to Andrés Ricci for murdering former world champion speed skater Luz Mery Tristán, though it dropped one charge against him.
Why Is Colombia Shaking So Much? Expert Explains
Colombia is experiencing intense seismic activity, from aftershocks of an August 7.4-magnitude quake to a new earthquake swarm in Tolima, a geologist explains.
Ecopetrol Asks Prosecutors to Probe Gas Plant Deal
Ecopetrol has asked Colombia's Attorney General's Office to investigate how a $172 million contract for the Pacific Regasification Plant was awarded during the Petro administration, even as the project races toward a mid-November launch.
China’s Molten Salt Solar Plant Reshapes Power Generation
In the deserts of Gansu province, China has built a massive molten-salt solar thermal plant near Dunhuang that stores heat to keep producing electricity long after sunset.
Cuba Repeats Offer of US Dialogue Without Preconditions
Speaking at the United Nations, Cuba's top diplomat said Havana remains ready to talk with Washington to resolve their long-standing disputes, but only if the US drops interference and preconditions.
12 Years On, Ayotzinapa Parents Still Await Answers
Relatives of the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students marched through Mexico City, saying that 12 years after the disappearances they still have no answers about their children's fate.
Mexico City March Marks 12 Years Since Ayotzinapa
Relatives and supporters marched through Mexico City to mark twelve years since the disappearance of 43 teacher-training students, demanding the return of an international panel of experts to the stalled investigation.
Satirical Column Imagines Mexican Leader’s Letter to Trump
A Mexican opinion column reimagines a fictional letter from a leader nicknamed 'Andy' to former US President Donald Trump, using humor to comment on bilateral tensions.