Colombia’s Coca Cultivation Surges in 2023: The Growing Threat Behind the Figures
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime reported that coca cultivation in Colombia rose from 230 000 to 253...
September 16, 2025Section
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Latin America’s Failed Drug War: When Sovereignty Becomes Criminal Negligence
The latest U.S. presidential determination identifying 23 major drug-producing or transit countries reveals a stark reality about Latin America
September 16, 2025
Colombia Halts U.S. Arms Purchases After Decertification in Drug War Dispute
Colombia stopped buying U.S. military equipment after the U.S. government officially "decertified" the country for failing
September 16, 2025
Dollar Retreat Eases Pressure on Colombian Peso and Stocks as Fed Moves Awaited
The Colombian peso gained ground against the US dollar on September 15, 2025. As the trading day began, one dollar...
September 16, 2025
Colombia Presses Ecopetrol to Exit Texas Oil, Despite Strong Profits
Colombia’s government is pressing Ecopetrol, the state oil company, to sell its highly profitable stake in the Permian Basin of...
September 15, 2025
Latin America Weekly Economic Overview (Ex-Brazil & Mexico) – Sep 8–12, 2025
Latin American markets navigated mixed macroeconomic signals during the week of September 8–12, with inflation trends.
September 13, 2025
Regional Flights Soar: Latin America Leads Global Aviation Recovery
Airlines in Latin America and the Caribbean carried 42.8 million passengers in July 2025, up 4.4 percent from last year
September 12, 2025
Mexican Peso Gains Ground as Dollar Falters; IPC Sets New Peak
Official market data reveals the Mexican peso strengthened against the U.S. dollar on September 11, 2025. Traders pushed
September 12, 2025
Colombian Peso Holds Firm as Stocks Dip Amid Trade Steadying
TradingView charts capture the Colombian peso's stance against the U.S. dollar and the MSCI COLCAP index's movements as of September
September 12, 2025