Colombia’s Election Runner-Up Backs Union Protests Against New President
Colombia's runner-up Ivan Cepeda backs marches against President De la Espriella. Unions plan an October march and a November national...
September 19, 2026Section
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Colombia’s President Rules Out ELN Hostage Exchange
Colombia's President De la Espriella ruled out an ELN hostage exchange for three police officers and a civilian, ordering military...
September 19, 2026
Nubank Founder David Velez Named AI Adviser to Colombia’s President
Nubank founder David Velez became Colombia's unpaid AI adviser, hours after urging the country to scrap its usury cap on...
September 19, 2026
Israel Says Colombia Quit UN Genocide Case Against It
Israel says Colombia withdrew from South Africa's genocide case at the UN's top court, reversing its 2024 intervention. The court...
September 19, 2026
Colombia’s COLCAP Jumps 1.03% as the Peso Slides to 3,166.69 per Dollar
Colombia's COLCAP closed at 2,548.22, up 1.03%, while the peso weakened to 3,166.69 per dollar. July activity grew 1.11%, below...
September 19, 2026
A Bill Would Let Colombia’s President Redraw the Cabinet by Decree
Two Centro Democrático legislators have filed a bill granting President de la Espriella six months of extraordinary powers to cut...
September 18, 2026
Cuarteto de Nos Play Movistar Arena in Bogotá on 4 October 2026
Cuarteto de Nos Bogotá brings the Tour Puertas to Movistar Arena on 4 October 2026, with doors at 6 p.m....
September 18, 2026
BTS Bogotá Shows Fill El Campín in Colombia on 2 and 3 October 2026
BTS Bogotá brings the Arirang world tour to Estadio El Campín on 2 and 3 October 2026, with tickets listed...
September 18, 2026
Medellín vs Mexico City for Expats in 2026: The Visa Gap Decides It
Medellín vs Mexico City for expats in 2026: the cost gap is under ten percent, but the visa rules and...
September 18, 2026