Colombia Military Petro Exit Was Prearranged, Not Protest
Colombia military Petro exit on July 20, 2026, was negotiated beforehand, not a snub. Ministry says military avoids politics; Petro...
July 21, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Colombia’s Ecopetrol Bids $534M for Control of Brava Energia
Colombia's state oil firm Ecopetrol launched a tender offer for an additional ~25% stake in Brava Energia, aiming for 51%...
July 21, 2026
Colombia Critical Minerals Face $4.5B Crime Threat
A study warns Colombia could lose up to US$4.5 billion in potential tax revenue from Colombia critical minerals by 2050...
July 21, 2026
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso
The COLCAP closed flat Monday as a 1.94% jump in oil giant Ecopetrol offset weakness elsewhere, while the peso weakened...
July 21, 2026
Colombia Senate Blocks Tax Reform: What’s at Stake
Colombia's new Senate elected a president the incoming government did not back, 56-45. What the result means for the tax...
July 21, 2026
Tecnoglass Road Deal, Not Sale, Drives Barranquilla Growth
Tecnoglass, Grupo Argos, and the mayor funded a COP 15,000M road circuit in Barranquilla, creating 150 jobs and aiming to...
July 20, 2026
Ferrari Halts Colombia Sales, Drops 10-Year Importer
Ferrari Colombia has paused new car sales and ended its deal with Autos Italianos after uncovering financial inconsistencies. Learn what...
July 20, 2026
Colombia’s President-Elect De la Espriella Names Cabinet
Colombia's president-elect De la Espriella announced his full 16-minister cabinet, including a former finance minister as vice president, before his...
July 20, 2026
Canacol Gas Legal Clash Threatens 7 Colombian Regions
The Canacol gas contract dispute in Colombia leaves millions of households in legal limbo as a Canadian court ruling clashes...
July 20, 2026