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Colombian soccer player gets death threats after FIFA World Cup elimination

Jáminton Campaz, an attacking midfielder and left winger for Colombia’s national team, denounced death threats on Thursday.

FIFA World Cup 2026: 8 advance to quarterfinals

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 ended on Tuesday to define the four next matches in the quarterfinals.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentine fans celebrate in Miami Beach after advancing to quarterfinals

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have two more Round of 16 direct-knockout matches on Tuesday before eight teams advance to the quarterfinals.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 16 to end with 8 in quarterfinals

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have two more Round of 16 direct-knockout matches on Tuesday before eight teams advance to the quarterfinals.

Change in Colombia: De la Espriella names new defense minister

Colombian President-elect Abelardo De la Espriella announced on Monday that he had selected retired Maj. Gen. Jorge Eduardo Mora as his new defense minister.

Helping Venezuela: Samaritan’s Purse deploys team from Colombia

North Carolina-based Samaritan’s Purse deployed a team from Colombia to Venezuela after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes struck on Wednesday.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 27 schedule for Day 17 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have six games on Saturday, as the group-stage matches end.

Israel’s foreign minister: Colombia’s De la Espriella is ‘a true friend of the Jewish people’

Colombian President-elect Abelardo De la Espriella plans to restore the South American country’s relations with Israel when he takes office on Aug. 7.

Daniel Muñoz scores and Colombia edges Congo 1-0 to reach the knockout stage at the World Cup

Daniel Muñoz helped Colombia break through Congo’s stingy defense and advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup with a 1-0 win on Tuesday night.

Colombia’s left gripped by fear: Cepeda refuses to concede after De la Espriella claims victory

Fernando Bermudez was among the Venezuelan migrants who live in Colombia who breathed a sigh of relief after Abelardo De la Espriella’s narrow presidential victory on Sunday’s runoff election.

Venezuelan migrant workers in Colombia breathe sigh of relief after De la Espriella’s narrow win

Fernando Bermudez was among the Venezuelan migrants who live in Colombia who breathed a sigh of relief after Abelardo De la Espriella’s narrow presidential victory on Sunday’s runoff election.

Colombians’ vote in U.S.: 80.57% vote for De La Espriella, 18.43% for Cepeda

Abelardo De La Espriella won 80.57% of the votes from Colombians in the U.S. during the presidential runoff election on Sunday, according to data published by the Colombian National Registry.

Colombia’s preliminary vote count showing De La Espriella’s narrow victory is ‘accurate,’ registrar says

After judges’ certification, Hernán Penagos, Colombia’s national registrar, announced on Monday that the preliminary vote count after the runoff presidential election was “accurate.”

Trump on Colombian presidential election: Abelardo De la Espriella ‘won BIG’

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Abelardo De la Espriella, Colombia’s new president-elect, during a phone call on Sunday, according to De La Espriella’s campaign.

Election in Colombia: Iván Cepeda reacts to ‘not official or binding’ preliminary vote count

During a speech on Sunday night in Bogotá, Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda said the preliminary vote count result was “not official or binding” and vowed “to challenge” it.

Historic day for Colombians: Trump-backed De la Espriella heads for narrow presidential win

Colombians made history on Sunday as they voted for the country’s 48th president in a runoff election between left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

Historic day for Colombians: Polls close after polarized runoff to elect 48th president

Colombians made history on Sunday as they voted for the country’s 48th president in a runoff election between left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda and right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella.

Polls open for Colombia runoff election, including in South Florida

Polls opened on Sunday for the Colombian presidential runoff election, with polling locations open in South Florida for the Colombian diaspora to cast their ballots.

Colombians head to the polls during polarized runoff presidential election

Colombians head to the polls to cast their ballots on Sunday, as they vote for a new president during a runoff election.

South Florida Colombians urged to vote in presidential runoff election

Organizers made a last-minute push to get more than 130,000 Colombians living in South Florida to cast ballots in their home country’s presidential runoff election this weekend.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Here is the June 17 schedule for Day 7 of group matches

FIFA World Cup 2026 fans have four more games on Wednesday, as group-stage matches continue.

Consulate of Colombia in Miami makes changes in Coral Gables ahead of presidential runoff election

Registered voters in Colombia and around the world will soon select one of two candidates with opposing political ideologies to be their next president.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro defends use of ‘Heil Hitler’

Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who severed relations with Israel in 2024, faced criticism over his recent use of “Heil Hitler” on X.

Rubio describes Cuban government’s ties to U.S. adversaries, terrorists

The U.S. designated Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism in 1982, rescinded it in 2015, and redesignated it in 2021.

Colombian Peso gains sharply against dollar after right-wing win

The Colombian Peso gained sharply against the U.S. dollar on Monday after a right-wing pro-business presidential candidate secured a runoff election.

Here is who Colombians voted for around the world

About 54% of Colombians who voted out of the country cast their ballots on Sunday for Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing supporter of President Donald Trump, and 28% for Iván Cepeda, a left-wing socialist.

Over 70% of Colombians in U.S. vote for de la Espriella, pro-Trump presidential candidate

More than 70% of Colombian voters in the United States voted for Abelardo de la Espriella, a supporter of President Donald Trump, according to the country’s national registry.

Colombia awaits results in highly polarized presidential election

Colombians waited Sunday night for the results of a presidential election widely considered the most polarized in recent history after a day of voting across the country.

Traffic alert: Colombians turn out to vote for 7 days in Coral Gables

Colombians will be casting their ballots for a new president from Monday to Sunday in Coral Gables, and police officers expect traffic and deep political divisions.

Colombian drugged, defrauded older, wealthier South Florida men he met through Grindr: Feds

A Colombian national already facing state charges in the Miami and Orlando areas is now facing several federal charges ― including kidnapping and fraud ― after authorities said he was part of a scheme to drug and defraud older, wealthier men he met, with others, through the online dating application Grindr.

Body found in Colombia believed to be missing American Airlines flight attendant, authorities say

Authorities in Colombia say a body has been found in the search for a missing American Airlines flight attendant from Dallas who disappeared during a layover in Medellín.

American Airlines flight attendant reported missing in Colombia during layover

Authorities are searching for an American Airlines flight attendant who they say went missing during a layover in Colombia after he was last seen early Sunday in Medellín’s La América neighborhood.

Man awaits sentencing in Miami after convictions related to a girl’s sexual abuse

A 65-year-old man was awaiting sentencing in prison on Wednesday in downtown Miami after a conviction related to the sexual abuse of a teen, records show.

Paloma Valencia aims to become 1st woman to be elected to the presidency in Colombia

A 48-year-old conservative senator aiming to replace Gustavo Petro may have a chance to be the first woman to serve as president in Colombia.

Trump: Venezuela’s interim government will turn over up to 50 million barrels of ‘sanctioned’ oil to U.S.

Trump seeks ‘dominance’ with new ‘Donroe Doctrine’

With his “Donroe Doctrine,” President Donald Trump said he seeks to implement his vision of U.S. “dominance” in the Western Hemisphere.

Who is Venezuela’s interim leader? Trump says ‘gracious’ Rodriguez has no choice but to allow U.S. to run Venezuela

During a news conference on Saturday in Palm Beach, after the U.S. military had captured Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores, President Donald Trump said “a group of people” were running Venezuela and Maduro’s vice president was “quite gracious” because “she really” didn’t have a choice.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K: Colombia advances to Round of 32

The four teams in Group K competing to move forward to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 are Portugal (6), the Democratic Republic of Congo (46), Uzbekistan (60), and Colombia (13).

Suspects accused of targeting Colombian soccer team linked to South Florida crime rings

Two men remain in federal custody after members of the Colombian national soccer team reported being followed by a suspicious vehicle while running errands in Fort Lauderdale last week.

Tensions with Venezuela: Warner criticizes Trump administration for excluding Democrats from briefing

uring a news conference on Thursday, Sen. Mark Warner criticized the Trump administration for excluding Democrats from attending a briefing about the U.S. military strikes in the Caribbean.

State Department revokes Colombian president’s visa over ‘incendiary actions’

The State Department announced late Friday the revocation of the visa for Colombian President Gustavo Petro after a protest outside of the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

Friends of Colombian woman killed in Miami crash ask for help with funeral expenses

Aluna Urrutia organized a fundraiser after her dear friend Cinthia Liliana Sierra Linares, a Colombian migrant who neighbors described as a hard worker, died tragically in Miami.

Rubio accuses Colombian left of weaponizing judiciary to target Uribe

Miami ‘predator’ pharmacist gets life for Colombian child sex tourism: ‘Scourge upon humanity’

A Miami pharmacist was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to traveling to Colombia to sexually abuse children, federal prosecutors announced Friday night.

Immigrant fathers in Miami make sacrifices to get children away from violence. Here is one story:

José Trinidad Torres Casas is among the many fathers who have arrived at Miami International Airport with plans of no return to his war-ravaged Colombia.

Gainesville police video shows UF student’s traffic stop before he was deported to Colombia

The Gainesville Police Department released the bodycam video recorded during a traffic stop that resulted in a University of Florida student’s recent deportation to Colombia.

Colombian-American entrepreneur based in Miami admits to defrauding feds in 2 plea deals

A Colombian-American entrepreneur based in Miami-Dade County pleaded guilty to federal charges on Monday related to a tax-evasion conspiracy that prosecutors estimate involved $90 million in bank accounts in Andorra, Israel, Panama, and Switzerland.

Rep. Gimenez seeks answers after US citizens affected by airport screenings amid diplomatic tensions

U.S. citizens arriving from Colombia at Miami International Airport faced unexpected screenings, sparking frustration and scrutiny from lawmakers.

Deportations in military planes expose growing rift in US-Colombia relations

Two U.S. Air Force cargo planes with deportees prompted a brief diplomatic crisis between Colombia and the U.S.

‘Tata’ agrees to guilty plea in Miami over ‘Tomaseros’ kidnapping of 2 US Army soldiers

A member of the former “Tomaseros” gang accused of drugging and kidnapping robbery victims in the entertainment districts of Bogotá, Colombia, appeared in U.S. federal court in Miami.

HSI helps arrest woman accused of producing videos of girls’ sex abuse

A woman stands accused Wednesday of producing videos of photos showing the sexual abuse of minors.

How man went from federal prison in Miami to a powerful job overseeing a country’s industrial system

In a bizarre turn, a 52-year-old Colombian businessman with friends in high places went from sleeping in a federal prison in Miami to recently celebrating his appointment as Venezuela’s new minister of industry and national production.

Copa America final in Miami: Not everyone is happy about 25 minutes with Shakira

In a clash of interests, between athleticism and entertainment, Colombia’s national head coach said he was worried that the 25-minute half-time-show with Shakira could hurt players during the Copa America final.

Copa America final in Miami: Temperatures to lower tonight for Argentina vs. Colombia match

Argentina and Colombia fans should expect lower temperatures and a 10% chance of rain during the historic Copa America final match on Thursday night at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.

Copa America final in Miami: Loyal Argentina-Colombia fans wait outside hotels for a chance to see their teams

Soccer fans worldwide have their eyes on Miami ahead of the Copa América 2024 final on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium. Still, the most loyal local fans were in Dania Beach and Coral Gables — despite the high 106-degree peak heat index.

Copa America final in Miami: Fontainebleau’s watch party is by the pool

There were still tickets available Thursday for the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens — but the resale prices were soaring.

Copa America final in Miami: Bandshell to host watch party for hundreds

The Rhythm Foundation, a non-profit cultural organization, announced planning a watch party for the Copa América final on Sunday night at the Miami Beach Bandshell if the weather permits.

Copa America final in Miami: Stadium low-level club tickets start at $5,620; upper-level tickets start at $1,624

Copa America final in Miami: Aventura Mall hosts fan zone, watch party

Aventura Mall is co-hosting a Copa America 2024 fan zone with Master Card.

Copa America final in Miami: Here are some facts about Colombia‘s soccer team

The Copa América final is between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., on Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens.

Copa America final in Miami: Here are some facts about Argentina’s soccer team

The Copa América final is between Argentina and Colombia at 8 p.m., on Sunday, at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami Gardens.

Copa America final in Miami: Officials release safety tips for fans of Argentina, Colombia

Sunday will be extraordinary for the world’s billions of soccer fans who plan to watch four of the best teams compete in two finals. And it will be even more remarkable for the tens of thousands of fans who will witness the matches in person.

Colombia moves forward in Copa America with 27-match unbeaten streak

Colombia’s national soccer team advanced to the Copa America’s semifinals after a 27-match unbeaten streak.

Feds describe how Miami contract pilot got caught trafficking cocaine

A Miami contract pilot known as “Jagger” flew a private jet registered in the U.S. from the Dominican Republic to Venezuela where he expected men to load about 1,700 kilograms of cocaine from Colombia.

Colombian ‘Harry Potter’ sentenced for drugging, kidnapping, robbing 2 U.S. Army soldiers in Bogotá

Jeffersson “Harry Potter” Arango was a member of the Tomaseros, a former Colombian gang that drugged and kidnapped robbery victims in the entertainment districts of Bogotá— and was hunted down after they targeted the wrong men.

Miami pharmacist’s arrest part of child sex tourism crackdown in Colombia

In an exclusive interview with Local 10 News Thursday, Anthony Salisbury, HSI Miami’s Special Agent in Charge, spoke about the ongoing initiatives aimed at preventing sexual predators from utilizing Miami as a gateway to exploit some of the world’s most vulnerable children overseas.

Miami pharmacist’s trafficking case casts spotlight on ‘horrific’ child sex tourism in Colombia

Experts say the arrest of a Miami pharmacist is bringing new attention to the prevalence of child sex tourism in Colombia.

Miami pharmacist accused of paying to have sex with minors in Colombia

A pharmacist from South Florida could be spending a long time behind bars after he allegedly paid to have sex with children between the ages of 10 and 12, the Department of Justice confirmed in a news release Tuesday.

Local 10 to air special, ‘Griselda: The Real Madrina’

Local 10 recently traveled to the winding streets of Medellin, Colombia, into barrio Antioquia, where a young Griselda Blanco was coming of age decades ago.

Griselda archives: Cocaine dirty money affords foreign brutal killers luxury in Miami

Luis Garcia-Blanco, a Cuban who had arrived in Miami on the Mariel boatlift, was accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend Maricel Gutierrez in the head with a machine gun in 1980, in Miami-Dade. He had allegedly also cut off her finger and kept it in a Bible.

Griselda archives: War on drugs leaves trail of cold case cases in Miami-Dade

When an assassin in Miami-Dade killed Oscar Piedrahita — who had allegedly betrayed Colombian cocaine trafficker Griselda Blanco — he used a submachine gun. The hitman put more bullets in Piedrahita’s garage door than he put in him.

Griselda archives: Colombian mothers face true cost of cocaine business after families turn into crime rings

Federal agents with the Drug Enforcement Agency waited for guests to arrive for a baby shower at a restaurant in Miami’s Little Havana. When they moved in to arrest a woman, two men who were near her ran away holding cases for what appeared to be a violin and a guitar.

Griselda archives: Cocaine wars in Miami came with wild-west-style shootouts amid competition for crown

In northern Bogotá, Colombia, in a posh neighborhood, a woman clad in soft beige walked in high heels out of a two-story house with armed guards to investigate who was spying on her in the 1980s. Detectives identified her as Veronica Rivera de Vargas, better known as Bogotá's “Queen of Cocaine.”