Colombia Eyes Bolder Rate Cuts in March
Colombia's Central Bank took a cautious step, cutting interest rates by 25 basis points in January, less than the 50...
February 6, 2024Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Colombia and ELN Extend Ceasefire for Six Months
Colombia's government and the ELN rebels have decided to continue their ceasefire for another six months this year.
February 6, 2024
Colombian President Claims Prosecutor Aims to Oust Him
On Saturday, on social media, Gustavo Petro, Colombia's President, claimed that Francisco Barbosa plans to remove him from office.
February 4, 2024
Central Bank of Colombia Cuts Interest Rates by 0.25% to 12.75%
The Central Bank of Colombia's Board of Directors decided by a majority to cut the monetary policy interest rate by...
January 31, 2024
Colombia and ELN Extend Truce
The Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) have reached an agreement to extend their ceasefire
January 30, 2024
Colombia Fights Looming Downgrade from Emerging Market to Frontier Status
Colombian regulators and investors are actively working to bolster their stock market to maintain its emerging market status.
January 25, 2024
Colombia’s 2024 Economic Forecast
Experts predict changes in Colombia's key economic indicators for the current year of 2024, showing improvement from 2023.
January 23, 2024
Andean Nations Unite Against Crime
On January 21st, in Lima, ministers from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru came together
January 22, 2024
Colombia’s Economy: A Complex Picture
Recent data from Colombia's national statistics authority, DANE, reveals a complex economic situation for the country.
January 19, 2024