Tag: #colombia

Human Rights Watch: At Least 1,500 Children Recruited by Armed Groups in Colombia Since 2021

HRW reports at least 1,500 children recruited by armed groups in Colombia since 2021, with Indigenous youth and Cauca disproportionately affected and social media cited.

#colombia, #child-recruitment, #human-rights, #armed-groups

Strong Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia; Buildings Damaged and Injuries Reported

A magnitude-7+ quake struck near San José del Palmar on Monday, damaging buildings and causing injuries across western Colombia as officials assess the damage.

#colombia, #earthquake, #choco, #naturaldisaster

Switzerland Beat Colombia on Penalties to Reach World Cup Quarter‑Finals for First Time in 72 Years

Gregor Kobel's saves and a decisive penalty from Rubén Vargas sent Switzerland past Colombia on penalties, into their first World Cup quarter‑final in 72 years.

#soccer, #worldcup, #switzerland, #colombia