Highlights include video footage of the landslides in the small town of Canagordas located in the department of Antioquia, Colombia. Landslides are common in Colombia during the rainy months (winter). Winter weather causes flooding in Lorica, Cordoba after five hours of rain creates problems for 5000 families and more than 2000 homes. Also highlighted is beautiful video footage [...]
Video footage of a deadly landslide that occurred around 3:30 p.m. on monday September 27, 2010 near the town of El Tambo in a western province of Antioquia known as Giraldo. The disaster struck as a group of travellers were loading into a vehicle that was taking them to the nearby city of Medellin. Read [...]
Highlights from the evening report include the story regarding the dismissal of Colombia Senator Piedad Cordoba from her position for 18 years by Colombia Attorney General Alejandro Ordoñez. Piedad Cordoba was found guilty of directly consulting the FARC.
Highlights from the midday report include President Santos of Colombia visiting the recent bombing site of La Macarena National Park that killed FARC leader Mono Joyjoy. Mono Joyjoy was killed on September 23, 2010 after a military airstrike to his camp in La Macarena National Park south of Bogota, Colombia. President Santos has used this key event [...]
Villa Del Leyva, Colombia is one of the most preserved colonial towns in the country. The historic town founded in 1572 was declared a National Monument in December 17, 1954. This colonial town has become a popular tourist destinations for the citizens of Bogota who want to get away for the weekend as it is [...]
RCN News in English reports the death of top FARC leader and commander Mono Jojoy.
Colombian pop music sensation and social activist Shakira gives Dave Letterman an education on Colombia as she promotes her latest ‘She Wolf’ CD. Originally aired in September od 2009, Shakira also discusses her charity, The Barefoot Foundation which assists displaced families in Colombia. About Discover Colombia News Discover Colombia News is a community news website dedicated [...]
The buxom beauty from Barranquilla, Colombia and star of sitcom ‘Modern Family’ Sofia Vergara explains to Dave why he should come visit Colombia on September 23, 2010. Shakira, also from Barranquilla, Colombia appeared and performed on the David Letterman show on the same night. About Discover Colombia News Discover Colombia News is a community news website [...]
This video highlights some of the beautiful scenery at lake El Penol locatd next to the small town of El Guatepe about an hour outside of Medellin, Colombia. This area is a popular vacation spot and weekend getaway for citizens of Medellin as well as visiting tourists. Popular lake sports include boating, skiing, wake boarding, [...]
