US Tariff on Colombia Threatens $5 Billion in Exports
Colombia's ANDI warns that a new U.S. tariff hike to 12.5% puts roughly US$5 billion in exports at risk, affecting...
July 25, 2026Section
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CAF Development Bank Pledges US$9 Billion Floor for Colombia
The development bank CAF committed a floor of US$9 billion for Colombia between 2026 and 2030, targeting energy, infrastructure, and...
July 25, 2026
Colombia Tax Reform Targets Corporate Cut, Scraps Bank Fee
Colombian presidential hopeful Abelardo de la Espriella will unveil a pro-market tax reform in September 2026, targeting corporate cuts and...
July 25, 2026
Colombia Military Aircraft: 310 Grounded, Sanctions Hit Fleet
A transition report reveals 310 of 620 reviewed Colombia military aircraft are non-operational, with sanctions hitting Russian Mi-17 maintenance.
July 25, 2026
Colombia’s Ecopetrol Board Adds Argos Ex-President Velasquez
Colombia named ex-Grupo Argos chief Jorge Mario Velasquez to the Ecopetrol board, described as the incoming government's first pick amid...
July 25, 2026
Medellín Flower Festival 2026: What Foreigners Must Know
Medellín’s Feria de las Flores runs July 31 to August 9, 2026, closing with the Silleteros parade. Dates, parades and...
July 25, 2026
Salsa Icon Rubén Blades’ Medellín Farewell from $29
Rubén Blades confirms his Medellín farewell at DAVIarena on 21 Nov 2026. Tickets from $29 USD for the Grammy-winning Fotografías...
July 24, 2026
Colombia Restarts Power Sales to Ecuador Before Dry Season
Colombia restarts electricity exports to Ecuador, supplying up to 450MW—roughly 10% of demand—just before hydropower output drops in the dry...
July 24, 2026
Colombia’s GEB Takes Full Control of Four Brazil Power Grids
Grupo Energía Bogotá buys out Axia Energia’s 49% stake in four Brazilian transmission firms, securing full control of R$280M in...
July 24, 2026