Colombia’s Security Unravels: Organized Crime and Cocaine Trade Surge to Record Levels
(Analysis) Colombia faces a deepening security crisis, as highlighted by recent data on the proliferation of organized crime and drug...
February 18, 2025Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Colombia’s 2024 Growth: Agriculture Rises, Industry Stumbles
Colombia’s economy grows 1.7% in 2024 a step up from 0.6% in 2023 the National Statistics Department (DANE). Coverage and...
February 18, 2025
Colombian Peso Holds Steady: Financial Insights for February 18, 2025
Fresh data paints a vivid picture of the Colombian Peso (COP) facing the U.S. Dollar (USD) on February 18 2025...
February 18, 2025
Colombian Peso Gains Amid Optimism Over Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
The Colombian peso strengthened on Thursday rising 0.5% to COP 4 142 per dollar as optimism grew over potential peace....
February 14, 2025
Colombia’s Economy Edges Toward Recovery with 2% Growth in Late 2024
Colombia’s economy showed modest signs of recovery in 2024, with Bancolombia estimating 2% year-over-year GDP
February 12, 2025
Colombian Peso Weakens as U.S. Dollar Strengthens Amid Inflation and Trade Concerns
The Colombian peso faced renewed pressure on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, as the U.S. dollar strengthened globally
February 12, 2025
Colombia’s External Debt Hits $200.7 Billion, Raising Fiscal Challenges
Colombia's external debt surged to a record $200.735 billion in November 2024, according to data from the Central Bank of...
February 11, 2025
Dollar Rises to 4,154 Colombian Peso Amid Market Uncertainty and Oil Price Fluctuations
The dollar closed Tuesday at COP 4,154.79 in Colombia, marking an increase of COP 20.86 compared to the Representative Market...
February 11, 2025 U.S. Tariffs Shake Markets as Dollar Rises Against Colombian Peso
The US dollar strengthened on Monday in Colombia, closing at COP 4,133.10, marking an increase of COP 19.4 compared
February 10, 2025