Rubio Colombia Visit Opens a Latin America Tour in Barranquilla
The Rubio Colombia visit began in Barranquilla on 8 September with earthquake relief, counter-narcotics and trade on the agenda, and...
September 8, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Moving to Colombia: 90-Day Visa-to-Cédula Plan
Moving to Colombia step by step: which visa to pick, the cedula, opening a bank account, rental guarantees, EPS health...
September 8, 2026
Choco Reconstruction Package Is Smaller Than It Sounds
Colombia announced a one trillion peso infrastructure package for Choco, about US$320 million. English coverage has widely reported it as...
September 8, 2026
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — September 8, 2026
COLCAP: Colombia’s index closed at a record 2,565.37 on Monday, up 0.82%, with the peso firmer near 3,119. August inflation...
September 8, 2026
Colombia Inflation Accelerates to 6.24 Percent in August
Colombia inflation accelerated to 6.24 percent in the year to August, above forecasts, with the central bank policy rate held...
September 8, 2026
Colombia Names Ordóñez as OAS Ambassador Again
Colombia names Ordóñez OAS ambassador again, a controversial conservative who served before. The appointment reverses Petro-era policies.
September 7, 2026
Colombia’s Richest Fly to Quibdó to Plan Chocó Earthquake Rebuild
Colombia's wealthiest businessmen flew to Quibdó with the president to plan Chocó earthquake reconstruction, a month after the 10 August...
September 7, 2026
Colombia Pachenca Leader Killed, and the Funerals Follow
Colombian police killed the ACSN leader known as Bendito Menor and his partner in one Riohacha operation on 4 September,...
September 7, 2026
Colombia Traffic Cameras Face Review After 40,000 Tickets Flagged
Colombia traffic cameras are under nationwide review. A first sweep flagged about 40,000 tickets that may have been issued without...
September 7, 2026