The Kingmaker in the Dock: How Petro’s Struggling Presidency Turns on Uribe’s Trial
(Op-Ed Analysis) History loves its ironies. Álvaro Uribe, Colombia’s most powerful conservative leader, who once rescued
July 28, 2025Section
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Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Colombia’s Labor Reform Threatens Over 400,000 Jobs by 2026
A new report from Bancolombia indicates that Colombia’s recent labor reform, enacted in June 2025 to protect workers
July 28, 2025
Colombia Puts Navy in Charge of Airports to Stop Cocaine Exports
Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro has taken an aggressive new approach to block cocaine exports by putting the Navy
July 25, 2025
Poverty Drops, Inequality Persists: Colombia’s Uneven Recovery in 2024
1.2 million Colombians escaped poverty in 2024, yet 16.2 million remain below the line. See what DANE's figures reveal about...
July 25, 2025
Colombian Stocks Decline Amid Fiscal Worries and Bancolombia Delisting Uncertainty
Colombia's benchmark COLCAP Index slipped 0.38% to approximately 1,710 points this morning, extending yesterday's losses
July 25, 2025
U.S. Dollar Climbs Against Colombian Peso Amid Aid Cuts and Shifting Alliances
According to recent financial data, the U.S. dollar strengthened against the Colombian peso, reaching approximately 4073.8
July 25, 2025
As Colombia Courts China Under Petro, U.S. Slashes Aid to Record Lows
Colombia’s government, led by President Gustavo Petro, chose to build closer ties with China while stepping back from
July 24, 2025
Colombian Stocks Retreat as Fiscal Concerns Overshadow Agricultural Growth
Colombia's stock market closed lower on July 23, as investors weighed strong agricultural performance against increasing
July 24, 2025
Colombian Peso Holds Steady Amid Fiscal Risks and Strong Agricultural Growth
Colombia's robust agricultural sector remains a critical support for its economy despite rising fiscal vulnerabilities.
July 24, 2025