Colombia

Former Colombia football star Carlos Valderrama, famous for his iconic blonde curls, has shaved his head at age 65, surprising fans and sparking widespread disbelief.

Hundreds of Israeli families pursuing surrogacy in Colombia face severe uncertainty as local lawmakers push for a total ban and harsh prison sentences for organizers.

A 23-year-old Israeli tourist and former IDF soldier died in a paragliding crash in Medellin, Colombia, amid strong winds. Local authorities are investigating.

A 67-year-old Colombian woman built a lucrative business by spying on neighbors, documenting secrets in a notebook, and selling gossip for up to 700,000 pesos, funding two houses.

The disaster in Colombia has severely damaged the growing regions and the central port of the world's third-largest coffee producer, and the complete halt of shipments is now raising serious concerns about a price spike in the coming months.

IDF documentation soldiers took part in two aid missions - to Colombia and Venezuela, following powerful earthquakes. Sergeant H., who documented the rescue operations: "The goal was to document the forces, but what caught me was the residents."

The delegation, commanded by Brig. Gen. (res.) Yossi Pinto, consists of about 80 rescuers and engineering experts, both active duty and reservists. Lt. Col. (res.) Ariel Lubiner, commander of the delegation's operational headquarters: "You see people trapped, alive and not alive; you have to take care of the souls that are there."

After years of hostile tension under the previous administration, the new president-elect announces the immediate cancellation of the coal export ban to Israel.

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck central Peru today, Thursday, reported the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). According to the center, the epicenter was at a depth of approximately 10 km. There are currently no reports of casualties or significant damage.

The Home Front Command's 'Brit Re'im' delegation has successfully rescued the last individuals trapped under rubble in Colombia. Following the rescue of all missing persons, Israeli forces are continuing to assess structural damage in the affected areas.

In Colombia, it was reported today, Thursday, that at least 319 people have died as a result of the earthquake that struck the country, while 260 people remain missing. Authorities confirmed 4,469 injuries and 364 successful rescues.

The cancellation of visa requirements with Bogota marks a dramatic shift, but is part of a much broader change. The strengthening of right-wing leaders, Venezuela's exit from the Iranian axis, and Israeli aid during natural disasters have led to unprecedented rapprochement. How did Latin America become the central target of Israeli diplomacy?

An adult hippopotamus was spotted over the weekend roaming through the city of Barrancabermeja. The animal was documented on August 10 near the General Córdoba school, as well as in the El Limonar and Cincuentenario neighborhoods. Local authorities have warned that this first-ever urban sighting poses an immediate threat to public safety.

Earthquakes have become almost routine as natural disasters strike different regions around the world every day. This time it was in Mexico, where a 5.7 magnitude tremor was felt.

24-year-old Juan Felipe Giraldo traveled to the city of Pereira, Colombia, for work, while his fiancée and two-year-old son awaited his return for their wedding scheduled for Sunday. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake caused the collapse of the hotel where he was staying. For days, his father searched for him among the ruins, until his body was recovered on Friday.

Rescue teams are operating in the city of Cali to locate missing persons under the rubble, while simultaneously mapping damaged buildings. Delegation commander, Col. Yossi Pinto: 'The chance of finding life is decreasing, we will soon move to recovery.' The Colombian Minister of Defense expressed gratitude for the aid and the warming of relations between the countries.

An Israeli rescue plane heading to assist victims of the earthquake in Colombia was blocked from passing through Spanish airspace. Haddad exposed the critical delay and accused: "They don't care that this is a life-saving mission. Shame and disgrace!"

With 294 dead and over 3,900 injured, rescue efforts continue in Colombia. The Israeli delegation is operating in the city of Cali, where a tragic story of triplet sisters has emerged: two sisters and their parents perished in the collapse, while Anna Maria survived.

Vivian Aisen will begin her tenure in the country and join the Israeli aid delegation. In addition, Colombia has decided to move its embassy to Jerusalem, freeze the establishment of a Colombian embassy in Ramallah, and withdraw from the lawsuit filed by South Africa against Israel.

An Israeli rescue and humanitarian aid mission will depart tonight, Thursday, for Colombia following the earthquake that struck the country. The "Alliance of Friends" mission is a joint effort by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the IDF, and the Ministry of Defense, departing from Nevatim airbase.

Following the directive of Benjamin Netanyahu, the "Brit Re'im" mission — a joint rescue and humanitarian aid delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the IDF, and the Ministry of Defense — is expected to take off for Colombia. Upon landing, the mission will immediately begin rescue tasks and humanitarian aid operations, including the distribution of food and water packages to earthquake...

Security cameras captured the moment a hospital building collapsed on patients in Cali, Colombia. A woman was rescued alive 36 hours after the quake. The death toll has risen to 265, with hundreds still missing.

Search efforts for survivors of the severe earthquake in Colombia continue, with 496 people still classified as missing. "This is undoubtedly a tragedy of enormous proportions," said Colombian President Abelardo de la Asprilla.

The world press analyzes Israel's economic pressure on Hezbollah, the effectiveness of the US military campaign in Iran, and the diplomatic resonance of Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

Whoever recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel — a more complex recognition — moved an embassy there, or adopted an exceptional position in our favor, is the natural target audience for the next campaign. Alongside the blessing, it must be said: Israel was late to understand that international recognition of its sovereignty on the Golan is not a declarative or symbolic matter, but a...

The Prime Minister released a video in which he thanked the President of Colombia for recognizing Israel's sovereignty. At the same time, Colombia is struggling with a national disaster: 164 dead and over 2,700 missing. Netanyahu did not mention the earthquake even once.

Rescue forces are struggling to reach hundreds of missing people following the most powerful earthquake recorded in the country, while the death toll has already risen to 132 and a night curfew has been declared in the disaster areas. Authorities have declared a national state of emergency due to fears of further building collapses.

An unusual and alarming incident occurred during a current affairs interview on the corporation's station, when Israel's economic attaché began experiencing a particularly powerful earthquake that led to heavy damage and casualties.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Colombia has officially recognized Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights. This historic decision followed Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's visit to Colombia for the inauguration of President Abelardo de la Espriella.

The tremor, with a magnitude close to 7, was also felt in Ecuador, Venezuela, and Panama. In the Colombian capital of Bogota, residents fled to the streets, and provincial governors in the west of the country reported injuries and significant damage to buildings in the cities of Quibdo and Pereira.

The epicenter of the quake was recorded in the Chocó department in the west of the country, at a depth of about 82 kilometers. Authorities have activated emergency protocols and are scanning the affected areas. As of now, no official estimate regarding casualties or property damage has been reported.

New Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella announced the end of peace talks with the ELN. The organization responded that it is prepared for large-scale attacks across the country, refusing to disarm without fundamental political changes.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with the new President of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, one day before his official inauguration. The meeting took place at the President's office in the city of Barranquilla, after he invited Sa'ar for a meeting and a private lunch.

Criminal organizations and guerrilla groups in Colombia are trying to send fighters to the Ukrainian front so they can learn to operate advanced explosive drones and use the knowledge against their country's army. After hundreds of aerial attacks and 15 soldiers killed, the government in Bogota is investing $1.6 billion in a "drone shield": "Security forces have completely lost their monopoly on...

Authorities intercepted a booby-trapped bus containing 420 kg of explosives, suspected to be intended for an attack on security forces in Cali during the inauguration of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella. The plot is reportedly led by a commander of a breakaway FARC faction.

Luis Carlos Roa, known in Colombia as the anonymous anti-corruption activist "Elefante Blanco," has been elected to the Senate. He arrived at his swearing-in ceremony wearing his signature white elephant costume to highlight his commitment to fighting the misuse of public funds.

Two prisoners were found dead with signs indicating hanging following an authorized intimate visit in a Colombian prison. The man was serving time for murder, and the woman for aiding a prison escape. Authorities are investigating the incident, with double suicide being the primary line of inquiry.

After the deterioration in relations led by the current president, Gustavo Petro, who expelled the Israeli ambassador and opened an embassy in Palestine, the elected president promised "strengthening the presence in places where there are strategic opportunities." Now he is fulfilling it: this is the first step he is taking for Israel.

The Israeli government has approved Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar's proposal to appoint Vivian Eisen as Israel's ambassador to Colombia. This move is part of a broader effort to restore full diplomatic relations between the two nations.