Latin Pop Star Ricardo Montaner in Bogotá on 1 April
Ricardo Montaner in Bogotá on 1 April 2027, plus Medellín on 3 April. Sale dates, seat prices in US dollars...
October 29, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Popayán Holy Week in Colombia Expected 23 to 27 March
Popayán Holy Week 2027 brings five night processions to Colombia, expected Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 March. Dates, safety and...
October 29, 2026
Colombia’s President Wants Troops in Bogotá
Colombia's president proposed army control in parts of Bogotá on 28 October, after a raid with 173 arrests. No order...
October 29, 2026
Colombia Stocks Flat as Peso Slips 0.5%
Colombia’s COLCAP closed almost flat at 2,505.79 on 28 October while the peso slipped about 0.5% to 3,163 per US...
October 28, 2026
Colombia Captures Clan del Golfo Chief Toro
Colombian troops and police captured alias Toro, a suspected Clan del Golfo cell leader, and four others in Santander on...
October 28, 2026
Court Order Put Colombia Passports at Risk
A Cundinamarca court suspension pushed Colombia into an urgent passport deal worth up to US$76.3 million. Officials feared booklet stocks...
October 28, 2026
Medellin Raids End With 97 Arrests
A 12-hour security operation across Medellin led to 97 arrests and 98 deportations, targeting robbery, extortion, and drug trafficking groups.
October 28, 2026
12% Gas Cut Puts Colombia on Rations
Colombia began gas rationing on Oct. 27 after SPEC LNG repairs in Cartagena cut available supply by up to 12%....
October 28, 2026
Colombia Returns to Global Bond Market
Colombia launched new dollar bonds due 2032, 2037 and 2056 on 26 October. The size and interest rate are not...
October 28, 2026