Ecopetrol Ex-Chief’s Partner Waits 16 Months
Colombia's watchdog charged the partner of Ecopetrol ex-chief Ricardo Roa in June 2025 over a 2023 state job, and no...
November 1, 2026Section
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Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Medellín to Host US Anti-Cartel Coalition
Colombia's government says Medellín will be the seat of the US-led anti-cartel coalition of 19 countries, with a fusion center...
November 1, 2026
Colombia Flights to US Need Ebola Form Nov 3
Every passenger flying from Colombia, or any country, to the US must sign an Ebola form from 3 November 2026...
November 1, 2026
Family Run Festival Medellín on 6 December
The Family Run Festival Medellín is a 5K and 10K on Sunday 6 December 2026 at 5:30 a.m. Venue, ticket...
October 31, 2026
Pasto Carnival in Colombia Runs 2 to 7 January 2027
The Pasto Carnival in Colombia runs 2 to 7 January 2027, with the main parade on Wednesday 6 January. Dates,...
October 31, 2026
Colombia’s Central Bank to Buy US$2B
Colombia's central bank will buy US$2 billion directly from the Treasury by year-end, adding to reserves as the government's rescue...
October 31, 2026
Nutresa 9-Month Profit Falls 61% to US$119M
Grupo Nutresa's nine-month net profit fell 61% to US$119 million on dollar-debt hedges while core earnings rose, and its Presto...
October 31, 2026
Despegar Advances Hotels US$3M, Eyes US$30M
Despegar, owned by Prosus, pays hotels within 48 hours for future bookings, has advanced US$3 million and eyes US$30 million...
October 31, 2026
Banco De Bogotá Names Ex-Minister President
Banco de Bogotá named María Fernanda Suárez president on 30 October after Juan Carlos Echeverry resigned, putting a former energy...
October 31, 2026