Colombia JEP Charges a Former Ecopetrol Security Chief
The Colombia JEP has charged twelve people over the paramilitary takeover of Barrancabermeja, including the former head of security at...
September 5, 2026Section
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Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Colombian Peso Gains 19% in 2026 as Oil Exports and Record Remittances Lift It
Colombia's peso has gained about 19% against the dollar in 2026, lifted by oil and coal exports, record remittances and...
September 4, 2026
Colombia Uribe Investigation: Mancuso Backs None of the Claims
In the Colombia Uribe investigation into the El Aro and La Granja massacres, former paramilitary chief Salvatore Mancuso said he...
September 4, 2026
Colombia’s New President Dismantles ‘Total Peace’, Signs Extraditions
Colombia's President De la Espriella dismantles 'Total Peace', signing extradition orders for five traffickers linked to former President Petro's
September 4, 2026
Colombia Earthquake Recovery Enters Fourth Week
Colombia earthquake recovery enters its fourth week with 331 dead, US$13.4 billion in damage, and Starlink's free service ending September...
September 4, 2026
Colombia’s Ministry of Equality Is Being Wound Up Post by Post
Colombia's Ministry of Equality is in liquidation. All five deputy-minister posts are gone, and the government is claiming early savings.
September 4, 2026
Colombia Court Hits Passport Contracts, but Passport Issuance Goes On
A Colombian court suspended two passport contracts, but passport issuance continues and applications are still being taken. Here is what...
September 4, 2026
Colombia Court Suspends Offensive Air Operations Over Child Recruits
A Colombian court suspended offensive air operations against camps where recruited children may be present. The government is appealing the...
September 4, 2026
Bogotá Wins US$150 Million IDB Loan Without Nation’s Backing
Bogotá's $150 million IDB loan needs no guarantee from Colombia's government, funding waste cleanup and urban upgrades for 520,000 families.
September 4, 2026