Latin American Pulse for Thursday, April 10, 2026
Latin American Pulse: Argentina approves Glacier Law 137-111 after 12-hour debate. Peru enters electoral silence before Saturday vote. IBOV hits...
April 10, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Ecuador Raises Colombia Tariffs to 100%; Petro Eyes CAN Exit
Ecuador raised tariffs on Colombia to 100%, the third escalation since January. Petro called it a monstruosity and threatened to...
April 10, 2026
Colombia’s Top Court Kills Petro’s Emergency Fiscal Decree
Colombia's Constitutional Court declared Petro's emergency economic decree unconstitutional in a 6-2 vote, blocking .5 billion in emergency tax collection...
April 10, 2026
Colombia’s COLCAP Bounces Tepidly as Santa Marta Nears
COLCAP rose 0.21% to 2,286 in a tepid bounce after Monday's selloff. Santa Marta climate conference in 20 days and...
April 9, 2026Latin American Pulse for Wednesday, April 9, 2026
Latin American Pulse: S&P cuts Colombia to BB-. Argentina votes Glacier Law amid Adorni scandal. Peru's final campaign day. IBOV...
April 9, 2026
S&P Downgrades Colombia to BB- — Lowest Rating Since 1993
S&P downgraded Colombia to BB- for the first time since 1993, citing fiscal deterioration and weakened central bank credibility.
April 9, 2026COLCAP Falls 0.85% to 2,281 as Downgrade Risk Meets Oil Windfall
COLCAP fell 0.85% to 2,281 as April ratings season opens with a potential fourth credit downgrade. Oil windfall at 10...
April 8, 2026Latin American Pulse for Tuesday, April 8, 2026
Latin American Pulse: Peru campaign closes with 35 candidates. Argentina's Congress votes Glacier Law amid Adorni scandal. Petrobras AGM approaches....
April 8, 2026
Clara López Drops Out of Colombia Race to Back Cepeda
Clara López resigned her presidential candidacy and joined Iván Cepeda's campaign 53 days before Colombia's May 31 vote. Left consolidates...
April 8, 2026