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Mar. 16, 2025

Colombia Plans to Ship 70 of Pablo Escobar's 'Cocaine Hippos' to New Homes in India and Mexico

Photo: Fernando Vergara/AP/Shutterstock According toUSA Today, the so-called “cocaine hippos” have become an invasive species in the South American country, where more than 130 are now settled into a favorable habitat that stretches beyond Hacienda Napoles, Escobar’s former estate, along the Magdalena River. Hippos are aggressive, territorial animals that can weigh up to three tons and are among the world’s most dangerous animals, perNational Geographic. They are also responsible for an estimated 500 deaths around the world each year,NPRreported.

Mar. 16, 2025

Colombian Politician Confronts Rebels Who Kidnapped Her 2 Decades Ago: 'I Would Never Have Imagined'

Ingrid Betancourt.Photo: RAUL ARBOLEDA/AFP via Getty Thirteen years after being released from guerillas who held her hostage for more than six years, French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt faced her captors this week, according to multiple news outlets. TheAssociated Press,BBCandFrance 24report that Betancourt, a former Colombian presidential candidate, delivered remarks to ex-combatants as part of a meeting held under Colombia’s 2016 peace accord, which put a halt to years of civil war between armed groups and the government.

Mar. 16, 2025

Colombian Singer Camilo Expecting First Baby with Wife Evaluna — Watch Them Break the News!

Camilo is going to be a dad! Camilo, whose full name is Camilo Echeverry, and his wife initially hint at the exciting news during the clip when the soon-to-be dad kisses Montaner’s stomach. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. PHOTO: Camilo/YouTubePHOTO: Camilo/YouTubePHOTO: Camilo/YouTube RELATED GALLERY:Who’s Due Next?

Mar. 16, 2025

Colombian Singer Camilo Welcomes First Baby with Wife Evaluna: 'Happy and Curious Little Girl'

Photo: Camilo/Instagram; Juan Naharro Gimenez/Getty Camilo is officially a dad! “Indigo was born. God was present in every second of the birth in our home. She’s a happy and curious little girl,” he captioned the post, as translated from Spanish. “Evaluna is the strongest, most virtuous, and bravest woman to ever step on this planet. All my respect, my service and my dedication to the queen of this house!” He continued, “Thank you for all your messages, prayers and the love and light you have sent this far!

Mar. 16, 2025

Colombian Soccer Player Rushes to Help Opponent Who Went Into Cardiac Arrest During Match

Photo: Ousmane Coulibaly/Instagram; Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty Soccer player James Rodriguez is being credited with helping to save his opponent’s life during an in-game medical emergency. According to a post fromESPN FC, Rodriguez — a member of Al-Rayyan of the Qatar Stars League and the Colombian national team — rushed to the aid of player Ousmane Coulibaly after Coulibaly went into cardiac arrest during a match. A photograph posted of the nail-biting moment showed Rodriguez holding 32-year-old Coulibaly’s head while on the field.