Colombia’s “Total Peace” Plan Faces Second Major Setback
Colombia's ambitious "Total Peace" policy faces a critical setback as President Gustavo Petro suspends talks with the National Liberation Army...
January 17, 2025Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Dollar Strengthens Against Colombian Peso as Inflation Concerns Rise
On January 16, 2025, the Colombian peso experienced significant fluctuations against the dollar. The currency closed at an average
January 16, 2025
Anticipating Trade Policy Shifts: Colombia’s Exports Rise Before Trump’s Return
Colombia's exports to the United States reached an impressive $13.106 billion by November 2024 marking a significant. Analysis from The...
January 15, 2025
Dollar Dips Below 4,300 Colombian Pesos for First Time in 2025
The US dollar closed below 4,300 Colombian pesos for the first time in 2025, marking a significant shift in the...
January 15, 2025
Colombia’s Inflation Stagnates at 5.2%, Missing Central Bank’s Target for Fourth Year
Colombia's inflation rate remained unchanged at 5.2% in December 2024 marking the fourth consecutive year the country. Analysis from The...
January 10, 2025
Coffee Exports Rise by 16% as Colombia’s Harvest Hits New Heights
Colombia's coffee production for 2024 reached an impressive 13.99 million 60-kilogram bags, according to the National Federation of Coffee Growers....
January 8, 2025
Colombia’s Job Market Defies Expectations: Unemployment Hits 9-Year Low
Colombia's labor market delivered a surprise in November 2024, with unemployment dropping to 8.2%, its lowest level since
December 27, 2024
Colombia’s 9.54% Wage Hike: Economic Gamble or Worker’s Gain?
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has decreed a 9.54% increase in the minimum wage for 2025, raising it to 1.4 million...
December 26, 2024
Latin American Debt Dilemma: Colombia Follows Brazil’s Troubled Path
Colombia's economy faces challenges as it navigates a path similar to Brazil's recent fiscal missteps. The country's GDP grew by...
December 24, 2024