Notorious drug lord released from U.S. prison, deported to Colombia, freed

Fabio Ochoa arrived at Bogota's El Dorado airport on a deportation flight on Monday, wearing a grey sweatshirt and carrying his personal belongings in a plastic bag.

• Dec 26, 2024

Colombian police arrest reported hitwoman known as "The Doll"

Colombian press described the 22-year-old as the second-in-command of the "Los de la M" gang, which battles for the control of local drug trafficking.

• Dec 6, 2024

Legendary drug lord released after serving 25 years in U.S. prison

Fabio Ochoa Vásquez and his brothers amassed a fortune when cocaine started flooding the U.S. in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

• Dec 5, 2024

Ex-intelligence chief jailed for "aggravated torture" of journalist

Enrique Ariza was convicted of "persecution, harassment" and other crimes against Claudia Julieta Duque, the prosecutor's office said.

• Sep 27, 2024

High-speed chase ends with massive cocaine bust in the Caribbean

Officials released dramatic video of the chase, during which the crew allegedly "began evasive actions, throwing packages into the water."

• Mar 27, 2024

Migrants rush to US border ahead of Title 42 expiration

The Border Patrol stopped about 10,000 migrants on Tuesday, one of its busiest days ever, according to a U.S. official.

• May 11, 2023

Submarine with 2 bodies, 3 tons of cocaine seized in the Pacific Ocean

Almost 5,800 pounds of cocaine, worth more than $87 million, was found on board the roughly 50-foot-long submarine, officials said.

• Mar 14, 2023