Columbia

A new study found that nations whose inhabitants boast a certain gene variant had much higher self-reported happiness levels. Mexico is the prime example.

MADRID, Spain – In a major drugs bust, Spanish police said Tuesday they had seized three tons of Colombian cocaine and arrested 12 suspected drug smugglers from Spain, Britain and the Netherlands.

Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan is set to arrive Thursday to help facilitate negotiations. Both sides will also meet with newly-appointed U.S. special envoy to Colombia Bernard Aronson.