Colombia’s Bocas De Ceniza River Mouth Gets Tourist Revival
Colombia is restoring Bocas de Ceniza, the Magdalena River’s Caribbean mouth, with a new promenade, viewpoint, and electric train route...
July 29, 2026Section
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Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Bogotá Studio Apartment Rent: US$400–US$525 in 2026
Studio apartments in Bogotá range from about US$125 a month in emerging areas to US$550 in prime districts. What expats...
July 29, 2026
Colombia Immigration Security Gets US Biometric Data Deal
A binational Homeland Security Task Force co-led by the FBI activates in Medellín with real-time fingerprint and facial-recognition data exchange...
July 29, 2026
Ecopetrol Chairman: Luis Felipe Henao Takes Board Helm
Ecopetrol chairman Luis Felipe Henao was elected on July 23, 2026, replacing Angela Maria Robledo in a Petro-era shake-up at...
July 28, 2026
Bogotá Sacred Music Festival Turns 15 with Free Global Concerts
The Bogotá Sacred Music Festival marks 15 years in 2026 with 70-80% free concerts. Over 750 artists from 16 countries...
July 28, 2026
Global Afro Summit to Debut at Colombia’s Petronio Festival 2026
Petronio Alvarez 2026 runs 10-17 August in Cali for its 30th edition, hosting the first Global Afro Summit with an...
July 28, 2026
Four Seasons Cartagena Named Among World’s 50 Best Luxury Hotels
The Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena in Getsemaní is the only Colombian property on Robb Report's 2026 list of...
July 28, 2026
Colombia’s Flower Festival Gets FBI Task Force Security
FBI joins Medellín’s Feria de las Flores security with real-time airport screening via Angel Watch and NCMEC after arrests for...
July 28, 2026
Colombia Non-Resident Tax: 2025 Filing Rules Explained
Non-residents with Colombian-source income in 2025 may need to file a return. Learn the UVT thresholds, withholding rules, and key...
July 28, 2026