Sources: BBC
It is announced that South Korean boy band BTS, American singer Madonna and Colombian singer Shakira will headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, United States, on July 19, 2026. 2026-05-14
The U.S. State Department designates Colombian cartel and neo-paramilitary group Clan del Golfo as a foreign terrorist organization. 2025-12-16
Colombian authorities detain 17 children and nine adults belonging to the fundamentalist Jewish cult Lev Tahor, citing concerns about the safety of the children in the group. Five of the children had American and Guatemalan passports, and all 26 members were flown to New York to await investigations into their welfare. 2025-12-2
U.S. president Donald Trump says that the United States will stop payments and subsidies in aid to Colombia, citing "alleged drug trafficking endorsed by its government." 2025-10-19
The United States adds Colombia to its list of countries failing to meet international counter-narcotics obligations for the first time since 1997, citing increased cocaine production. 2025-09-15
After two FARC leaders go into hiding from drug trafficking charges in Colombia and the United States, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro makes a public statement saying they are welcome to take refuge in his country. He also welcomes other FARC rebels to Venezuela, calling them "leaders of peace". 2019-07-29
The United States pledges US$9 million in aid to Colombia to help support Venezuelan migrants in the country. 2018-08-8
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro blames an alleged assassination attempt on Colombia and Venezuelan exiles in the U.S. state of Florida. 2018-08-4
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry holds a meeting with leaders of FARC in a sign of encouragement in ending Colombia's half-century old conflict. 2016-03-22
The United States defends its decision to appoint as Venezuelan ambassador Larry Palmer, who has expressed negative views of the country in the past, including insinuating that it has ties with Colombian rebels. 2010-08-10