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August 2026
8 AugThe Standard
… The US-backed millionaire flew by helicopter to address soldiers in a military garrison after his inauguration in the southwestern city of Cali. …
Colombia's new president vows to 'defeat narco-terrorists'
8 AugThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFIFA'S president Gianni Infantino speaks during a visit to a sports complex in Cali, Colombia, on August 7, 2026. …
FIFA chief Infantino gets backing of South American football
July 2026
30 JulCitizen Digital
… This is a significant shift from the 2022 championships in Cali, Colombia, where Kenya secured both titles through Reynold Cheruiyot and Brenda Chebet. …
Kenya's 1,500m rising stars target World U20 glory in Oregon
June 2026
21 JunCitizen Digital
Colombian forces kill deputy of country's most-wanted man: ministry By AFP June 21, 2026 12:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Colombia's President Gustavo Petro speaks during a rally in Cali, Colombia, on …
Colombian forces kill deputy of country's most-wanted man: ministry
April 2026
28 AprCapital News
… In the deadliest of these incidents, 15 women and five men were killed when an explosive device was detonated on the motorway connecting the cities of Cali and Popayán, the governor of Cauca province said. …
Colombia offers record $1.4m-reward for rebel it blames for deadly bomb attack

World & Region

Infantino likely to remain FIFA president amid power struggle

The News

FIFA President Gianni Infantino appears set to keep his position following the collapse of his private-investment plan, but senior figures in world football expect a shift from succession battles to disputes over the terms of his continued presidency, potentially resulting in governance compromises or prolonged conflict over competitions, finances, and the international calendar.

25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

Infantino likely to remain FIFA president amid power struggle
FIFA President Gianni Infantino appears set to keep his position following the collapse of his private-investment plan, but senior figures in world football expect a shift from succession battles to disputes over the terms of his continued presidency, potentially resulting in governance compromises or prolonged conflict over competitions, finances, and the international calendar.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

FIFA chief Infantino parts with critic Lamour
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's chief operating officer Kevin Lamour has departed after breaking ranks with senior FIFA directors and criticizing Infantino's plan to bring private investment into FIFA competitions, including World Cups. Lamour had refused to sign off on the deal and described it as "the project of one person."
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 15 August

Qatar disputes AFC's attack on FIFA president Infantino
Qatar challenged the Asian Football Confederation over its decision to join UEFA and CONCACAF in an open letter attacking FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying it was not consulted before the three confederations issued the statement.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 13 August

Colombia enters final phase of quake search as toll hits 265
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake, the strongest to hit Colombia this century, has killed 265 people, injured more than 3,500, and left almost 500 missing. Rescuers are in their final hours of a critical 72-hour window for finding survivors beneath collapsed buildings in cities including Cali and Pereira.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 11 August

Colombia's largest earthquake in years kills at least 132
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Chocó province at 07:34 local time, killing at least 132 people with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings, and injuring more than 480. The quake was felt across western Colombia, with severe damage concentrated in Pereira and surrounding cities including the Valle del Cauca region.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Colombia earthquake kills at least 111, rescue efforts continue
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia's coffee region and Pacific areas, killing at least 111 people and damaging at least 1,500 buildings. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency as volunteers and rescuers searched through rubble for survivors.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 10 August

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills 18 in Colombia
A powerful earthquake struck Colombia and neighboring countries on August 10, 2026, with a magnitude of 7.4 and epicenter 100 km deep in the west of the country, killing at least 18 people and damaging or collapsing buildings in several cities.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia, kills 18
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 18 people with the epicenter 100 km deep. The quake was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela, causing collapsed buildings across Colombian cities including Pereira, Cali and Quibdo.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Colombia declares emergency after 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills 111
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, injuring 87, and damaging over 1,000 buildings. The quake's epicenter was in the coastal Choco region, with major damage reported in cities including Pereira, Manizales, and Cali.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 8 August

FIFA chief Infantino wins support from South American football leaders
FIFA president Gianni Infantino received backing from South American football figures during a visit to Colombia, where he attended the inauguration of the Colombian president. The visit comes as Infantino faces a crisis at world football's governing body, including loss of confidence from UEFA following backlash against his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Colombia's new president vows to defeat narco-terrorists
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, in his first speech, pledged to "relentlessly defeat narco-terrorism" and join the US-led Shield of the Americas anti-cartel alliance, signaling a sharp rightward turn and stronger ties with Washington. The US State Department announced intent to provide $1 billion in security assistance to support the new administration.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
FIFA chief Infantino visits Colombia, gains South American support
FIFA president Gianni Infantino visited Colombia on Friday and received backing from leading South American football figures including CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez and Colombian federation president Ramon Jesurun. The visit comes as Infantino faces criticism over a scrapped plan to open the World Cup to private investment.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 30 July

Kenya's 1,500m runners target World U20 championship titles in Oregon
Kenya failed to medal in the 1,500 metres at the 2024 World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Lima, a decline from 2022 when Reynold Cheruiyot and Brenda Chebet won both titles in Cali. A new quartet including reigning African Under-18 champion Caren Chepchirchir and Josephine Sembeyu will compete for Kenya at the 21st World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, scheduled for August 5–9.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 21 June

Colombia kills deputy of country's most-wanted guerrilla leader
Colombia's defense ministry said military and police forces killed Marlon, the second-in-command to Ivan Mordisco, leader of the Central General Staff dissident group, one of the largest armed groups in the country. Marlon headed the group in the southwestern Cauca region and was responsible for an April attack that killed 21 people.
21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 April

Colombia offers record reward for suspect in highway bombing
Colombia's Defence Minister announced a record 5 billion peso ($1.4m) reward for information leading to the capture of "Marlon" (Iván Jacob Idrobo Arredondo), a rebel leader accused of ordering Saturday's bomb attack on the Pan-American Highway that killed 20 people. The attack occurred just over a month before presidential elections scheduled for 31 May.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →