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The stories that matter most today. Updated Nov 11, 8:30 AM ET.
Colombia Quake Rebuild Cost Hits US$18BColombia’s recovery plan after the 10 August earthquake is costed at US$18.0 billion, nearly double the first estimate, and about three quarters is unfunded.
Wed 1:20 AM ET
- Colombia’s Celsia Quarterly Profit Falls 64%
Colombian power firm Celsia's net profit fell 64% to about US$8.8 million in the third quarter, as El Niño drought lifted its costs.
Wed 5:07 AM ET
- Colombia Cuts Tax Penalties 85% Until 19 Nov
Until Thursday 19 November 2026, anyone who owed Colombian taxes on 10 August pays only 15% of the penalty.
Tue 1:46 PM ET
- Colombia Peace Court Asks About Uribe Case
Colombia’s peace tribunal asked the Supreme Court whether ex-senator Sandra Ramírez is part of the Miguel Uribe Turbay murder file.
Wed 1:17 AM ET
- What to Do in Medellín in November 2026
Chayanne, Marco Antonio Solís and Beéle headline Medellín in late November, with a 16 November holiday and orchestra nights from about US$3.
Tue 5:18 PM ET
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Cali city guide for 2026: population, economy, neighbourhoods, politics, the 10 August earthquake, homicide data, transport and tips for US readers.
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Colombia's Congress has voted on the Ley de Sometimiento, a surrender law for armed groups. Here...
Colombia Healthcare and Education Explained for 2026
Colombia healthcare and education explained: how insurance works, what it costs in US$, school results and...
Aguardiente Amarillo Explained, Colombia’s Yellow Spirit
Aguardiente amarillo is Colombia's yellow anise spirit, 24% alcohol, made in Caldas. See the 2025 court...
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Colombian Peso Slips to 3,297 per Dollar
Colombia's peso weakened about 0.9% to near 3,297 per dollar after hot US inflation lifted the dollar. What...
Colombia Business Lobby Names New Chief
Colombia’s main business lobby, ANDI, elected Luz Stella Murgas president on 10 November, after Bruce Mac Master resigned...
What to Do in Cartagena in November 2026
Cartagena in November 2026: Independence parade on 12 Nov, Festival Náutico and Bololó 13 and 14 Nov, Cabildo...
What to Do in Cali in November 2026
Cali in November 2026: free ballet from 11 November, Colombia vs Chile on the 13th, Nicky Jam on...
What to Do in Medellín in November 2026
Medellín in November: Chayanne on 19 Nov, Solís on 27 Nov, a 16 Nov holiday and orchestra tickets...
Colombia Cuts Tax Penalties 85% Until 19 Nov
Colombia's tax agency DIAN cuts penalties by 85% on debts overdue on 10 August 2026, but not the...
Cali Mayor Sees 4-Year Rebuild After Quake
Cali's mayor says rebuilding after the 10 August quake will take about four years and cost about US$3.06...
Argentina Airline Adds Cartagena Flights
Aerolíneas Argentinas will fly five times a week from Buenos Aires to Cartagena, Colombia, from 1 January 2027,...