Colombia

At least two killed, 37 injured after monster truck crashes into crowd in Popayan, Colombia

Videos on social media showed a large monster truck clearing an obstacle but failing to brake in time, causing the vehicle to veer off to the side and plow into spectators.

People stand near a monster truck after a driver lost control of the vehicle and plowed into spectators, killing people and injuring others, in Popayan, Cauca province, Colombia, May 3, 2026.
Rabbi Nahum Israel Ober.

Brooklyn hasidic Jew found dead in remote area of Colombia, ZAKA working to repatriate body

Scene of explosives attack in western Colombia, April 25, 2026.

At least 13 killed, 17 injured in Colombia explosives attack, police source says

A US Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft takes off from RAF Fairford on March 19, 2026 in Fairford, England. Since UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer back-tracked on his initial refusal to allow the US to use British bases to launch defensive strikes.

Colombian military plane involved in accident had 125 soldiers onboard, media reports


Chaya Bisker: From Colombia’s high court to a new life in Israel

“If what I discovered is true and the Jewish people are the chosen people, I no longer want to be Catholic.”

 Chaya and Chaim (Fernando) Bisker.

An $18 billion Spanish fleet treasure sits off Colombia's coast. Some say it should not be touched

Minister of Culture Juan David Correa announced that operations to recover the San José will begin in April.

 The San Jose treasure.

China Helpless Against a Gang Stealing Its Gold on the Other Side of the World

In Colombia, a drug cartel seized a Chinese gold mine, overwhelming security. Illegal miners exploit the lucrative operation.

 China Helpless Against a Gang Stealing Its Gold on the Other Side of the World (Luisa Gonzalez/Reuters)

Colombia's Petro has ordered the opening of embassy in Ramallah - Foreign Minister

"President Petro has given the order that we open the Colombian embassy in Ramallah, the representation of Colombia in Ramallah, that is the next step we are going to take," FM Murillo said.

 Colombia's President Gustavo Petro waves to supporters as they attend a march in support of the reforms on health, retirement, employment, and prisons sectors proposed by his government, in Bogota, Colombia May 1, 2024. Uploaded on 10/5/2024

Colombia's diplomatic break from Israel impacts trade, security, and global relations - explainer

Director of Colombia’s Jewish community to TML: “Every Jewish community in the world that has no Israeli Embassy feels like an orphan.”

 A supporter of Israel holds flags during a protest, following Hamas' biggest attack on Israel in years, in Bogota, Colombia October 9, 2023.

The $20b shipwreck at the heart of a legal dispute in Colombia

Colombia, Spain and an American salvage company all claim ownership of the wreck - dubbed the "Holy Grail of Shipwrecks" - and its cargo.


This Colombian olah promotes cohesion and prosperity in Israeli society

Nicole is CEO of the Merage Foundation Israel, a private philanthropy to initiate and advance transformational programs in the areas of Negev development, aliyah, and social resilience.

 NICOLE HOD STROH, 43 FROM COLOMBIA TO RA’ANANA, 2009

Colombian president threatens to break ties if Israel doesn't uphold ceasefire

The threat comes following the passing of a UN Security Council resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire.

 A supporter of Israel holds flags during a protest, following Hamas' biggest attack on Israel in years, in Bogota, Colombia October 9, 2023.

Key witness backtracks on evidence against Ilan Shor in US court

The deposition of Matei Dohotaru, a former employee of the International Monetary Fund, took place earlier this month in the District Court of DC Colombia.

  Israeli-Moldovan politician Ilan Shor.

Legendary shipwreck: $20 billion treasure sparks ownership battle

Colombia's quest to salvage the "holy grail of shipwrecks" raises questions about ownership of the sunken fortune.