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A Colombian spirit so good people are smuggling it in suitcases

A Colombian spirit so good people are smuggling it in suitcases

In southwestern Colombia, Afro-Colombian communities have preserved the tradition of making viche, a potent liquor distilled from sugarcane. These communities, among the poorest in the country, rely on boats for transportation and have safeguarded this ancestral...

Flights canceled as Colombian airlines warn of fuel shortage

Flights canceled as Colombian airlines warn of fuel shortage

Colombian officials are implementing emergency measures to ensure flights run on schedule after two major airlines, Avianca and Latam, reported jet fuel shortages, leading to flight cancellations and the suspension of ticket sales. Ecopetrol, the national oil company,...

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a new brugal from the dominican republic

a new brugal from the dominican republic

BARRIO - While you may not realize it, the Dominican Republic’s Ron Brugal the most popular rum brand within the Caribbean.  That’s not exactly a surprise, given that it’s the number one seller...

‘Barbie bichota’ inspired by karol g

‘Barbie bichota’ inspired by karol g

BARRIO - Recently, a Barbie-style doll of Karol G was unveiled on social media. It's a personalized replica of the paisa with her recognizable blue hair and the denim outfit that captivated during...

paraguay – Paradise for bitcoin miners

paraguay – Paradise for bitcoin miners

BARRIO - Paraguay’s legislature has approved a bill that creates a tax and regulatory framework for crypto mining in the South American country. The senate bill regulates businesses undertaking...

the rise of rugby in chile

the rise of rugby in chile

BARRIO - A blessing in disguise. That’s what losing the final of the Superliga Americana de Rugby (SLAR), South America’s six-team professional league, has proved to be for Chilean rugby. The...

13 dead in Ecuador jail violence

13 dead in Ecuador jail violence

BARRIO - A fight between rival gangs in a prison in Ecuador has left at least 13 inmates dead and two injured, officials say. The deadly fight broke out just two months after 44 inmates were killed...

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