Colombia

2 presidential campaign staffers killed in Colombia weeks before election

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Two campaign staffers working for a right-wing candidate in Colombia’s upcoming presidential election have been shot and killed, officials said Saturday. Gunmen on motorcycles killed the two men Friday night in the central-west Meta Department, said the candidate, Abelardo de la Espriella. Meta is a stronghold of rebel fighters who rejected a historic 2016 peace … Read more

Colombia has nearly 2,000 types of birds. Discover some of the species birders flock there to see.

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Colombia, with its varied geography, has about 2,000 species of birds — more than any other country in the world.  All those species of birds have become an important part of a growing ecotourism industry. It brings in millions of dollars to Colombia’s economy, and bird watchers — birders, as they’re known — are flocking … Read more

In Colombia, Anderson Cooper discovers the surprising thrills of birding

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This week on 60 Minutes, Anderson Cooper reports from the misty mountains of western Colombia, where birding is thriving in a place once scarred by conflict. Drizzly, overcast conditions bring the forests to life, with species like the gold-ringed tanager drawing enthusiasts from around the world. An activity that might sound dull at first quickly … Read more

Colombia to euthanize dozens of

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Colombian officials on Monday authorized a plan to cull dozens of hippos roaming freely through a region in the center of the country, where they threaten villagers and displace native species years after notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar brought in the first ones. Environment Minister Irene Vélez said previous methods to control the population of the … Read more

U.S. flight attendant missing in Colombia found dead, family says

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A body found in Colombia has been identified by authorities as missing U.S. flight attendant Eric Fernando Gutiérrez Molina, his sister told NBC News on Monday. The 32-year-old American Airlines flight attendant from Texas disappeared while out with his colleagues in Medellín, Colombia, during a layover last week. Mayra Gutiérrez, Gutiérrez Molina’s sister, said Monday … Read more