Colombia’s Jobless Rate Falls to 12.7%
In January, Colombia experienced a decrease in unemployment, hitting 12.7%. This represents a 1% drop from the previous year's 13.7%
February 29, 2024Section
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Petro’s Public Approval Sees Uplift in Latest Colombia Survey
Colombian President Gustavo Petro experiences a notable increase in public approval, according to the Invamer Poll. His government's rating rises
February 29, 2024
ELN Frees 26 Hostages, Advances Peace Talks with Colombian Government
The National Liberation Army (ELN) released 26 hostages since December, fulfilling a pledge to the Colombian government
February 29, 2024
Petro’s Era: A Boost for Colombia’s Agriculture
Gustavo Petro's government looks to tourism, clean energy, and agriculture for economic advancement, moving away from oil dependency
February 26, 2024
Colombia Eases Cannabis Rules
The Colombian government extended the period for moving psychoactive cannabis to final use to 48 months from harvest.
February 22, 2024
Colombian Talks with ELN: Unnecessary Crises
The Colombian government declared on Wednesday that the ELN's choice to pause peace talks brings needless trouble.
February 22, 2024
Colombia’s Shift to Resume Bombings
Colombia may begin air strikes on illegal armed groups again, announced the Defense Minister, Ivan Velasquez, on Tuesday.
February 21, 2024
Launching the First Battery Swap System in Latin America
In the latter half of this year, Chile and Colombia are set to debut Latin America's inaugural battery swap system.
February 20, 2024
Colombia Moves to Ban Future Coal Contracts
Colombia is advancing a mining bill that would prohibit future coal exploration and production contracts
February 20, 2024