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Colombia Expels Argentine Envoys After Harsh Critique

Colombia decided to expel Argentine diplomats after Argentine President Javier Milei's harsh words about Colombia's President Gustavo Petro on CNN. Milei's terming Petro a "terrorist...

Colombia’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 11.7% in Early 2024

As reported by DANE, Colombia's joblessness rate reached 11.7% in February 2024, a minor rise from 11.4% the year before. Women faced higher unemployment at 14.7% than men's 9.4%, creating a 5.3% gender gap. The Total...

Strategic Interest Rate Reduction Strengthens Colombia’s Economic Outlook

Colombia's Republic Bank lowered interest rates to 12.25%, a move met with mixed opinions. Most board members agreed on a 50 basis-point cut, matching market...

Colombia’s Path to Peace: Negotiating with the Gulf Clan

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has made a striking proposal to the Gulf Clan, urging...

Gulf Clan’s Rise Tests Colombia’s Peace Ambitions

The Gulf Clan, now called the Gaitanist Army of Colombia, significantly challenges President Gustavo Petro's complete peace initiative. A legal...

Boosting Colombia’s Financial Market: Key Regulatory Updates

The government and the private sector in Colombia are joining forces to drive significant reforms in the capital market. These reforms aim to improve both...

Petro’s Ecominerales: A New Direction for Colombian Mining?

The Colombian government's proposal to establish Ecominerales, a state-operated mining firm, encounters congressional hurdles. Designed by the Petro administration and...

Colombians Protest Against Petro’s Legislative Agenda

This Wednesday, Colombians took to the streets to voice their concerns over President Gustavo Petro's legislative proposals, now moving...

Colombia Revamps Government for Economic Overhaul

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro is making bold moves. He aims to change the nation's...

Colombia’s Jobless Rate Falls to 12.7%

In January, Colombia experienced a decrease in unemployment, hitting 12.7%. This represents a 1% drop...

Petro’s Public Approval Sees Uplift in Latest Colombia Survey

Colombian President Gustavo Petro experiences a notable increase in public approval, according to the Invamer Poll. His government's rating...