In the last several months, an unprecedented surge in gang violence has forced tens of thousands of people from Ecuador. More Ecuadorians are setting their sights on a better life in the US due to rising crime and a lack of employment possibilities.
Even before the most recent wave of violence, thousands of Haitians had been fleeing the economic and political instability in their country. When heading to the United States, many first stop in South America, where some attempt to find work.
The Darien Gap is a dangerous jungle stretch that connects Colombia, in South America to Panama in Central America.Many migrants take this path in their quest to reach the border with the United States; among them, one in five are children. Furthermore, officials say that the number of migrants using the perilous route is growing.
In Colombia’s lakes, rivers, hippos are thriving.Environmentalists say that this invasive species is driving away other wildlife and endangering people in the area.The Colombian government is currently advocating for population reduction measures.
Four siblings were found in the Amazon jungle after going missing for 40 days, as seen in a recently released video. The children’ experience began when the plane suffered an engine failure and crashed in the middle of a dense Colombian jungle.
Being an influencer has become more popular in Colombia. More young people are interested in joining digital platforms, according to a recent study, in the hopes of making a lot of money from ads.
Asylum-seekers flock to the sleepy Colombian port of Necoclí en route to a dangerous people-smuggling trail.
Analysts say that growing threats and acts of violence against Colombian journalists are creating fear among the country’s media professionals.
UnitedAn asylum-seeker from Colombia who had just arrived in Washington, D.C., spoke with VOA about the difficulties he had after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border as migrants from Texas and Arizona continue to arrive there. This is the second episode of a two-part series by immigration reporter Aline Barros and VOA’s Divalizď Cash, who also narrates the story
Over the past ten years, the Bolivar, the official currency of Venezuela, has nearly lost all of its value. That has led to artists in the neighboring country of Colombia using the nearly worthless bills as a canvas