How Colombia’s Caribbean Coast Became the Home of Latin Afrobeats
A new sound is rising on Colombia's Caribbean coast, where artists like Beéle and Kapo blend West African Afrobeats with...
June 15, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Colombia’s Runoff: What June 21 Means for Expats
Colombia’s runoff is days away, with De la Espriella leading Cepeda in the final polls. What the June 21 vote...
June 15, 2026
Colombia’s Stock Market Powers to New Highs Before the Runoff
Colombia's COLCAP surged 3.99% to 2,387 on June 12, 2026, a fourth straight gain to fresh highs as election optimism...
June 15, 2026
Colombia Palm Oil Boom Faces a Looming EU Deforestation Deadline
Colombia palm oil and coffee exports are booming, but a December 2026 EU deforestation rule could gate their access to...
June 14, 2026
Shakira Sets the Record for the Biggest Latin Music Tour Ever
US$421.6M from 3.3M tickets across 86 shows — Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour is now the highest-grossing Latin...
June 14, 2026
Colombia Lifts Deficit Target, Leaving a Fiscal Mess for Next Leader
Colombia raised its fiscal deficit target to 5.3% of GDP and lifted its inflation forecast, conceding a fiscal problem it...
June 14, 2026
Two Colombian Ports Rank Among Latin America’s Best
Two Colombian ports rank in Latin America's top 10 for efficiency, with five in the regional top 50, in a...
June 13, 2026
Colombia Passes Its First Nuclear Law in a Historic Vote
Colombia has passed its first nuclear law, creating a safety regulator and opening the door to medical isotopes and future...
June 13, 2026
Colombian Peso Roars Back to a Five-Year High vs Dollar
Why is the Colombian peso so strong? It reached a 5-year high against the dollar after months as the worst...
June 13, 2026