Colombia: Authorities are on high alert over the possibility that renewed activity in the Nevado de Ruiz volcano could soon lead to an eruption. Mexico: Three men pleaded guilty to charges related to the botched gun-smuggling operation from the U.S. to Mexico known as “Operation Fast and Furious.” Latin America: Monsanto reported a boost in its latest quarterly profits in part due to increased sales of genetically modified seeds in Latin America.
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Bogota: A volcano in Colombia has erupted, sending a plume of ash and vapour 10 km into the sky, officials said. The Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, authorities said.Subsequently, given the decrease in emissio... Read Post
Authorities declared a red alert in areas downstream the central Colombia Nevado del Ruiz volcano Sunday amid growing concerns an eruption is imminent. According to Colombia's meteorological institute IDEAM, the highest alert was ju... Read Post
BOGOTA, Colombia — Authorities in Colombia say a towering volcano is showing renewed activity and could erupt in weeks or days. Gas and vapor has been rising periodically from the Nevado de Ruiz volcano since February and the countr... Read Post