1.3 tons of cocaine seized in Caribbean as suspects abandon ship
After seeing authorities closing in, the crew members on one vessel "fled the scene, leaving the boat abandoned," the Colombian Navy said.
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Sofia Vergara, Netflix sued by family of Griselda Blanco
Sofia Vergara and Netflix are being sued by the family of Griselda Blanco, the Colombian drug lord who Vergara portrays in an upcoming miniseries on the streaming network. Blanco's son, Michael Corleone Blanco, wants to block the show from streaming.
First "narco sub" of 2024 seized by Colombian Navy in Pacific Ocean
The Colombian Navy released a video of the seizure, showing an officer cutting open packages and testing the contents in a vial.
Colombia landslide kills at least 33, officials say
Rescuers slogging through deep mud were rushing against the clock on Saturday in hopes of finding survivors in the rubble.
U.S. warns against dating apps in Colombia after "suspicious deaths"
Since January, Colombia has been labeled a country that Americans should "reconsider travel" to.
Shakira statue unveiled in her hometown
A 21-foot statue honoring Colombian pop star Shakira was unveiled in her home city of Barranquilla. The mayor called the monument a message for local girls and teens that they "can dream big and achieve it."
Colombia will try to retrieve treasures from "holy grail" of shipwrecks
The San Jose is believed to hold 11 million gold and silver coins, emeralds and other precious cargo, which could be worth billions of dollars if ever recovered.
Hiding stowaways, capsized boat lead to nearly 1,000 pounds of cocaine
The two unrelated incidents resulted in the seizure of nearly 1,000 pounds of cocaine.
Spike in migrant crossings at southern border
An unprecedented number of migrants from across the globe are waiting to be processed at the U.S.-Mexico border in hopes of starting the yearslong process to obtain legal status. CBS News immigration and political reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest from Arizona.
Colombian navy finds shipwrecked boat with over 750 kilos of drugs nearby
Two people were found near the boat and charged with drug-related crimes, the Colombian navy said.
Colombia starts sterilizing hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's pets
Colombia started sterilizing descendants of hippos illegally brought to the country by late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar in the 1980s.
Colombia detains 4 in kidnapping of Liverpool football star Luis Díaz
Luis Manuel Diaz was freed Thursday after being held hostage for nearly two weeks by members of the ELN guerilla group, officials said.
Dad of football star Luis Díaz released 12 days after being kidnapped
Football star Luis Diaz appealed for his father's release after scoring a goal, revealing a T-shirt saying "Freedom for Papa" in Spanish.
Colombia unveils plan to control growing "cocaine hippo" population
After Pablo Escobar's death, the so-called "cocaine hippos" were left to roam freely and environmental authorities have been helpless to curb their numbers.
Latin American leaders hold migration summit
Mexico hosted a summit on migration over the weekend with leaders of Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia and Haiti among the attendees. The countries addressed the root causes of the migrant crisis and the spike of unlawful crossings into the U.S. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo has more.
Colombian navy seizes 20th "narco sub" of 2023
There was enough cocaine found on board for about 8,000 doses, with an estimated value of more than $111 million, officials said.
Adams: Immigration could "break the bank"
Mayor Eric Adams still wants to embrace immigrants in New York City but says the financial burden of the current crisis could hurt the city's economy. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo has more on the mayor's trip to Latin America.
Colombian official: Migrant influx in Darién jungle is "unsustainable"
U.S. officials have been frustrated by what they see as Colombia's unwillingness to take aggressive actions to stem the flow of migration into the Darién jungle.
Mayor Eric Adams heads to Latin America
New York City mayor Eric Adams wants to give a "true picture" of conditions migrants will face in the U.S. during his trip to Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo has more.
$41 million worth of cocaine found on "suspicious" boat in Colombia
The boat was manned by three people and had over one ton of cocaine on board.
Maluma on dreaming big
The reggaetón hits of the Colombian megastar have surpassed 50 billion streams worldwide. But his success has gone far beyond the world of music.
"Most dangerous drug trafficker in the world" gets 45 years in U.S. prison
Dairo Antonio Úsuga ordered killings of perceived enemies - one of whom was tortured, buried alive and beheaded - and terrorized the public at large, prosecutors say.
Colombia shocks Germany with extra-time win
The FIFA Women's World Cup saw a major upset in group play over the weekend as Colombia shocked Germany, winning 2-1 on a Manuela Vanegas goal in extra time. CBSSports.com soccer writer Pardeep Cattry joined CBS News with the latest on the tournament.
2 chimpanzees who escaped from Colombia zoo killed by police
The chimpanzees escaped from the Ukumari Biopark in the Colombian city of Pereira, prompting a warning to residents to stay indoors.
Rare twin cotton-top tamarin monkeys born at Disney World
The "tiny-but-mighty" monkeys will only grow to be the size of a squirrel, but will play "a big role in the continuation of one of the most endangered primate species."
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Netanyahu says Hamas must disarm or "all hell breaks loose"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil that conditions outlined in the 20-point plan "are very clear."
Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 8th time as shutdown drags on
The Senate once again fell short of the 60 votes necessary to advance a bill to reopen the government.
Trump awards Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Trump on Tuesday posthumously honored Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, on what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday.
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Netanyahu reacts to Trump's remark that "he's not the easiest guy to deal with"
Netanyahu is just fine with being described by President Trump as not "the easiest guy to deal with," he told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil.
Remains of 4 more Israeli hostages handed over by Hamas
The return of Israeli hostages is a cornerstone of the Gaza peace plan, which called for Hamas to hand over all remaining hostages – 20 living and 28 dead – by Monday.
DOJ removes another prosecutor from key office that indicted Comey and James
Another prosecutor was removed from a high-profile Justice Department outpost that is overseeing charges against Trump foes James Comey and Letitia James, a source told CBS News.
Trump administration revokes 6 visas over comments about Charlie Kirk
The State Department said Tuesday it has revoked six people's visas for making incendiary social media comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer, dies of cancer at 51
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Florida executes man convicted of beating, strangling 2 women in 1996
According to court records, Smithers met Christy Cowan and Denise Roach on different dates in May 1996 at a Tampa motel.