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Colombia's Antarctic Expedition: Unveiling Climate Change Impact

Researchers aboard a Colombian ship are exploring the remote region of the continent. The mission aims to significantly advance the research on climate change.  Colombia's 10th Antarctic Expedition is making its way to the far reaches of the continent, exploring remote and almost untouched places inhabited by penguins, whales and the occasional ...

Colombia to Cut Diplomatic Ties with Israel

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday that his country will sever diplomatic ties with Israel, whose leader he described as "genocidal," over its war in Gaza. "Tomorrow (Thursday) diplomatic relations with the state of Israel will be severed... for having a genocidal president," Petro, a harsh critic of the devastating war against ...

Brazil Frustrated by Costa Rica, Colombia Beat Paraguay at Copa

A lacklustre Brazil launched their Copa America campaign with a dour 0-0 draw against Costa Rica on Monday, as James Rodriguez inspired Colombia to a 2-1 win over Paraguay. Brazil, chasing a 10th Copa America crown, dominated possession and territory in the Group D game at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles but struggled to break down a resolute ...

Colombia Into Copa Quarters After Romp While Brazil Rolls

Colombia marched into the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Friday with a confident 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in Arizona. Goals from Luis Diaz, Davinson Sanchez and Jhon Cordoba sealed all three points for the Colombians, who are now guaranteed a top-two finish in Group D. Colombia will qualify for the quarter-finals as group winners if ...

Brazil Held by Colombia in Copa America, to Face Uruguay Quarter-Final

Colombia came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Tuesday, ensuring their qualification to the Copa America quarter-finals as group winners. An equalizer from Daniel Munoz in first half stoppage time was enough to earn Colombia a share of the spoils after Raphinha had fired Brazil into the lead with a sublime 12th-minute free-kick at ...

Colombia Defeat Uruguay to Reach Copa America Final

Ten-man Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 to reach the final of the Copa America for the first time in 23 years after an ill-tempered semi-final on Wednesday. A 39th-minute Jefferson Lerma header sealed victory for the Colombians, who will now face holders Argentina in Sunday's final in Miami. It was an anarchic semi-final played in front of a ...

Argentina Defeats Colombia 1-0 to Win Record 16th Copa America

Lautaro Martinez scored an extra-time winner as Argentina beat Colombia 1-0 to win a record 16th Copa America title at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. A poor game which had been marred by security and crowd issues, forcing a 82-minute delay, was decided by a quality finish from Martinez – his fifth goal of the tournament. The win was the third ...

Paralympic Games-Blind Football: A Successful Challenge

This is Beirut was present at the blind football match between Morocco and Colombia, held at the most iconic venue of Paris 2024. Stunning! In "the most beautiful stadium in the world," at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, the blind football tournament is one of the highlights of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. To make the most of the event, This is ...

Colombia Down Argentina, Brazil Stunned in World Cup Qualifiers

Colombia avenged their Copa America final defeat with a 2-1 victory over Argentina while Brazil crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Paraguay in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Skipper James Rodriguez buried a nerveless 60th-minute spot-kick to seal a hard-fought win for Colombia over the reigning world champions, who were ...