Colombia’s Colectora Transmission Line to Finish in 2026
Grupo Energia Bogotá's Colectora transmission line in La Guajira reached about 90% completion and is due to finish in 2026,...
July 27, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Colombia’s De la Espriella to Shut Embassies in Cuba, Nicaragua
Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella will shut 14 embassies including Cuba and Nicaragua after August 7, 2026, to slash...
July 27, 2026
Alqueria Seaweed Methane Trial Cuts Cattle Emissions Over 80%
Colombian dairy Alquería and Australia's SeaStock report a cattle feed trial using Asparagopsis seaweed reduced methane emissions by more than...
July 27, 2026
Colombia Vacation Rentals Surge 635%, Reshaping Tourism
Colombia vacation rentals have surged 635% since the pandemic, reaching 70,894 formal units. The boom is reshaping tourism and drawing...
July 27, 2026
6,402 Reasons Not to Forget: Bogotá Memorial Opens
The ‘6402 Reasons Not to Forget’ memorial exhibition opens at Bogotá’s Estación de La Sabana, honoring 6,402 alleged extrajudicial executions...
July 27, 2026
Ithaca Private Capital Launches in Colombia to Fund Mid-Sized Firms
Ithaca private capital launches in Colombia with a COP$20,000 million (~US$5M) injection into packaging firm CFC Cafarcol, targeting resilient mid-sized
July 27, 2026
Bancolombia Housing Loans Jump 13% as Cibest Eyes Rentals
Bancolombia housing loans jumped 13.25% YoY to COP 34.8T (US$8.4B) in Q1 2026. Parent Grupo Cibest also expands into multifamily...
July 27, 2026
Treme Cajun Bogotá: Cajun-Creole Meets Colombia
Tremé brings New Orleans Cajun and Creole soul food to Bogotá's Quinta Camacho neighborhood.
July 27, 2026Colombia Was Expected to Raise Rates to 12.50%. It Held at 12% Instead
Economists forecast a rise to 12.50% at Colombia’s 31 July meeting. The central bank held at 12.00% in a 4-3...
July 27, 2026