COLOMBIA
An American Went on a Tinder Date in Colombia. He Never Returned.
Paul Nguyen, from California, went on a date in the city of Medellin via the popular dating app, but was found dead hours later.
Colombia Wants ‘Total Peace’ With Cocaine Cartels. Americans Who Fought the Drug War Think It’s Doomed.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has an audacious plan to end the war on drugs in his country. Is it too good to be true?
Does Cocaine Suck Now? A VICE News Investigation.
We spoke to cartel members, dealers, and users about why North America’s cocaine seems to be getting worse.
Need a Slightly Used, Narco Boss–Owned Ferrari? Colombia Has a Deal for You!
The government is auctioning off at least three Ferraris seized from an alleged member of the Clan del Golfo, and says it will give the proceeds “back to the people.”
Instagram Model Who Broke Her Mom Out of Prison Given 7 Years
Aída Victoria Merlano became a household name in Colombia after helping to bust her mom out of prison.
Colombian Drug Lord Sent a Message From US Prison: Please Stop Killing Cops
After two months of being locked in a U.S. federal prison, Colombia’s “Otoniel,” who’s been compared to Pablo Escobar, now wants peace.
Celebrity Designer Accused of Running Crocodile Handbag Smuggling Ring
Nancy González—who reportedly sold handbags to Salma Hayek, Britney Spears, and Victoria Beckham—is now facing extradition to the United States on smuggling charges.
Colombian Presidential Candidate Wants to End Cartel Violence With Free Drugs
Rodolfo Hernández, a leading presidential candidate who's been compared to Donald Trump, wants to gift cocaine to users to end the international trade.
US Wants to Use Drones to Kill Coca Plants in Colombia
The Department of State wants the drones because it says improvised explosive devices, ambushes, and hazardous wildlife are threats to personnel.
Colombian Narco-Guerrilla Reportedly Killed in Venezuela
Gentil Duarte was a top boss of a faction of former FARC members that rejected the 2016 peace agreement.
Assassins Just Killed a Narco Prosecutor on His Honeymoon at the Beach
The killers arrived, probably on a jet-ski, and shot Paraguay's anti-mafia prosecutor, Marcelo Pecci, twice on a beach near Cartagena, Colombia.