Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso
Colombia's COLCAP fell 0.42% and the peso weakened 3.47% against the dollar on August 4, as global trade anxiety hit...
August 5, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Brazil Beats Colombia on Housing by 14–20% — Expats Pay 44% More for Transport
A data-driven comparison of Brazil vs Colombia cost of living for expats in 2026, with dated figures on rent, transport,...
August 4, 2026
Colombia Presidential Handover Sparks ‘Civil War’ Claim
Colombia's presidential handover escalates: outgoing leader Petro calls De la Espriella illegitimate and warns of unrest before the Cali inauguration.
August 4, 2026
Colombia’s Central Bank Buys US$400M in First Reserve Auction
Colombia's central bank approved US$399.9m of US$877.5m offered in its first reserve-accumulation auction, and the peso softened.
August 4, 2026
Colombia’s Gambling Hits 2% of GDP, Surpassing Coffee
Colombia’s gambling 2% of GDP milestone, fueled by online betting and the 2026 World Cup, now tops coffee and coal,...
August 4, 2026
Cerro Matoso Output Cut in Half After Gas Cutoff
Colombia’s Cerro Matoso output cut of up to 50% follows Canacol Energy’s move to slash contracted gas supply, putting Córdoba...
August 4, 2026
Colombia Charges Enel, AES, Celsia with Energy Price-Fixing
Colombia’s SIC filed energy price-fixing charges against Enel, AES and Celsia over inflated power-pool offers made from 2022 to 2025.
August 4, 2026
Colombian Mato Grosso: De la Espriella’s US$1.3 Billion Agro Plan
President-elect De la Espriella is exploring a 20-year, IDB-backed plan to turn the Llanos Orientales into a Colombian Mato Grosso...
August 4, 2026
Colombian Band Morat Opens Casa Morat Experience in Bogotá
Casa Morat is an immersive experience the Colombian band opens in Bogotá from 14 August, timed to its six Movistar...
August 4, 2026