Colombia

Colombia denies extradition of 'The Beast'

24 May 2012

BOGOTA, May 24 (UPI) -- Colombia denied the extradition of convicted rapist and serial killer Luis Alfredo Garavito to Ecuador to faces charges for the same crimes, officials said.

Secret Service says no security breach from Colombia scandal

23 May 2012

Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan told a Senate committee Wednesday that the prostitution scandal in Colombia caused no security breach and steps have been taken to prevent a similar episode.

Colombia striker Falcao picks up right-leg injury

23 May 2012

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- Colombia striker Radamel Falcao says he picked up a right-leg injury playing for Atletico Madrid and needs rest and treatment in order to be fit for two upcoming World Cup qualifiers next month.