
Colombia Opens Door for US Army Operations
Colombia has opened its doors for US army operations, with Bogota joining the Coalition Against Cartels alliance days after Abelardo de la Espriella took office as president.
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Colombia has opened its doors for US army operations, with Bogota joining the Coalition Against Cartels alliance days after Abelardo de la Espriella took office as president.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, causing widespread destruction, building collapses, and at least 100 fatalities. The quake led to the closure of five airports and prompted scientists to investigate a potential link with the Puracé volcano.

Colombian prosecutors are investigating allegations that executives of a Chinese state-owned contractor building the Bogota metro demanded cash from a local subcontractor in exchange for releasing payments.

Colombia's Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM) is expanding its reach, welcoming Netflix and discussing the impact of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude,' while also inviting young producers from Central America, the Caribbean, and Andean countries.

Police in Bogota, Colombia, have arrested an American tourist who was allegedly caught sexually abusing a minor on a balcony.

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A two-year-old boy fell from a balcony in Bogota but was saved thanks to alert residents, after his father reportedly left him unsupervised in the apartment.
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Lufthansa's new Allegris business class has faced certification issues on the Boeing 787. It appears to have fixed the problem. MICHAELA STACHE/AFP via Getty Images Lufthansa's Boeing 787 business class debacle is almost over after a yearslong certification delay. The airline has been flying some Dreamliners with only four of the 28 high-dollar seats sold. Lufthansa expects to boost the number of sellable 787 business-class seats to 25 by mid-April. Lufthansa can finally start making money on its Boeing 787 Dreamliners after a certification debacle left one of its most lucrative cabins largely empty for months. The German flag carrier said on Monday that it will begin selling tickets for its Allegris business class on the 787. Allegris, Lufthansa's signature cabin concept, spans economy, premium economy, business, and first class, but the business class rollout has been particularly tricky. The program first launched on the Airbus A350 in May 2024, with the cabin spanning the entire plane. The first Allegris-equipped 787 followed in October 2025, but certification of business class dragged on due to the cabin's complexity: there are five staggered seat configurations in a single airplane cabin — some with doors or more legroom, others with extra-long beds. The middle front-row suite can be combined into a double bed. The first-row window seats have extra workspace. Lufthansa This is because the Dreamliner's geometry — including a slightly tighter usable footprint and different fuselage contouring compared to the A350 — made it harder to demonstrate to regulators that passengers could evacuate quickly from every seat, whether staggered, partially enclosed, or fully cocooned, in an emergency. The result? For months, only four of the 28 business class seats could be sold — the front-row Business Class Suites — leaving the remaining 24 empty. Business class is a cash cow for airlines, and by flying most of the cabin empty as competitors pour investments into their own premium seats, Lufthansa was essentially leaving money on the table. It has been a particularly costly headache for a carrier in the midst of a multi-year turnaround plan to restore profitability after years of financial pressure from frequent maintenance, aircraft shortages, rising operating costs, and labor strikes. Lufthansa even opted for an already-certified business-class seat to retrofit onto its Airbus A380s rather than risk another prolonged and costly certification process. But the saga is nearing the finish line. Beginning April 15, Lufthansa plans to carry passengers in 25 business-class seats on its 787s, with three remaining blocked in the second row of the cabin. Bookings are open, though it's unclear whether the news indicates the seats have been fully certified or if that's just Lufthansa's expected timeline. Lufthansa said "Classic" seats — one of the Allegris categories available — are free to secure with the premium fare. The others require an extra fee: this includes the first-row suites, the "Privacy" seat next to the window, the "Extra Space" seat with more legroom, and the "Extra Long Bed" with an over seven-foot sleeping surface. The three second-row seats that are blocked — and not yet available for booking — are two privacy seats and an extra-legroom seat. Some Allegris seats can be fully enclosed with extra workspace; others can combine into a double bed. LUKAS BARTH/AFP via Getty Images Lufthansa flies eight Allegris-equipped Dreamliners and expects to have 29 by the end of 2027. They are set to first fly from Frankfurt to Rio de Janeiro, Bogota, Cape Town, Shanghai, Hyderabad, Hong Kong, and Austin; New York-JFK and Los Angeles join the roster in June, followed by Delhi in July. As part of Lufthansa's greater multibillion-dollar fleet overhaul plan, Allegris is also being fit onto the airline's existing A350s and Boeing 747-8s, as well as its future, yet-to-be-certified Boeing 777Xs. A similar spacing issue on the 747 double-deckers' upper level means it will have a split business class: the lower deck will have Allegris, while upstairs will feature the plane's original cabin. Read the original article on Business Insider

The death toll from the recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has risen to 265, with hundreds still missing, as rescue teams intensify their search for survivors two days after the devastating event.

Les secousses ont été ressenties jusqu’à la frontière avec le Venezuela, selon des témoins de Reuters.
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Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stated that the embassy in Bogota is closely monitoring the situation in Colombia and is in contact with the UN, authorities, and civil society to assess the scope and determine potential Norwegian contributions.

An American national has been placed in provisional detention in Colombia following a suspected sexual assault on a child. The incident, captured on video by Bogota residents and shared on social media, has sparked widespread outrage across the country.

Colombia will begin offering its first Korean-language classes for middle and high school students in August, available at three schools in Bogota.

Moments of terror turned to relief in Bogota, Colombia, when a two-year-old child fell from a fourth-floor apartment balcony and was heroically rescued by residents.

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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The party of Colombian President Gustavo Petro secured a victory in congressional elections, but will have to build coalitions with other parties to carry out announced reforms, including a controversial push to rewrite the nation’s constitution. Petro's Historical Pact party won almost a quarter of all seats in the Senate Sunday, more than any other party. But its staunchest opponents also made gains, with the Democratic Center party — the conservative party led by forme

Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed deep sorrow and condolences for the victims of a powerful earthquake that struck Colombia. Colombia's newly inaugurated president announced he would lead emergency rescue efforts in the affected areas, including Bogota. The quake has also displaced families, including two Venezuelan brothers who had recently found a new home in Colombia after losing family in Venezuela.

Abelardo de la Espriella has been sworn in as the new president of Colombia, pledging to defeat narco-terrorists and restore order. The United States has offered $1 billion in aid to the new administration.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged supporters to prepare for 'peaceful resistance' against an imposed 'viceroyalty' during an Independence Day speech in Bogota.

A US man has been cleared of false child abuse allegations in Bogota, Colombia, after a video that sparked outrage was reviewed. Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed the man 'apparently did not' abuse any children.

The Superior Court of Bogota has ordered far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella to cease using national symbols and the word "patria" (homeland) in his presidential campaign within 24 hours.

Al Jazeera reports from Bogota that Colombian voters are poised to decide between 'two visions for the country' in upcoming elections.

Colombian authorities discovered a drone laden with explosives near the international airport in Bogota and a military base. The finding raised security concerns in the country.

A Bogota appeals court has sentenced attorneys Diego Cadena and Juan José Salazar to over seven years house arrest for attempting to bribe witnesses on behalf of their client, former Colombian president Alvaro Uribe.

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group declared a unilateral ceasefire Monday ahead of next month's high-stakes congressional elections, which have already been marred by acts of violence against candidates in rural areas. The National Liberation Army, or ELN, said in a statement published on its website that it will cease attacks against military and electoral authorities to allow for people to vote “in liberty,” but did not clarify when the ceasefire would end. The re