Colombia’s Dark Military Scandal Unfolds as JEP Charges Generals
Colombia’s Jurisdictional Special Peace Court (JEP) delivers stunning charges, accusing four generals and 35 officers of war crimes. They face...
February 20, 2025Section
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Petro Names Military Veteran Sánchez to Lead Defense
President Gustavo Petro unveils General Pedro Sánchez as Colombia’s new Defense Minister during a governors’ summit. Analysis from The Rio...
February 20, 2025
Dollar Edges Up: Colombian Peso Faces Quiet Pressure on February 20
The financial world turns its eyes to the USD/COP exchange rate on February 20, 2025, morning, sourced from yesterday’s market...
February 20, 2025
Electoral Hopes and Steady Dollar Lifted Colombia’s Stock Market 20% in a Year
Colombia’s stock market surged as electoral anticipation and a stable dollar drove gains of over 20% in a year. Coverage...
February 19, 2025
The Steady Pulls Shaping the Colombian Peso’s Fight with the Dollar
We roll out this financial report on February 19 2025 at 08:52 AM CET. The Colombian peso stands at 4...
February 19, 2025
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, 2025
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