US Restricts Visas for 7 Named Colombians
The State Department named seven Colombians in a visa curb covering 21 people in Colombia and more than 60 with...
October 23, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Colombia’s 12.25% Rate Faces 30 Oct Vote
Colombia's central bank decides on 30 October with its rate at 12.25% after a September hike, as inflation rose to...
October 23, 2026
Colombia Extradites Mocho Olmedo on 4 Counts
Colombia extradites Mocho Olmedo, a FARC dissident commander, to face four cocaine and money-laundering counts in a Florida federal court.
October 23, 2026
Colombia Homicides Hold at 38 a Day
Colombia homicides held at about 38 a day from January to September 2026, flat on 2025, while kidnappings fell 40%...
October 23, 2026
Colombia Repeals 15 Mining Districts
Colombia mining districts were repealed as the mines ministry scrapped 15 special zones, La República reported, a move aimed at...
October 23, 2026
What Morales’ Appointment Means for Peace Talks
Colombia peace talks: what Viviane Morales' appointment as peace commissioner means after the government closed its main armed-group tables.
October 23, 2026
Viviane Morales and Colombia’s Peace Policy Explained
Viviane Morales peace commissioner role Colombia: who she is, what the post covers and why President De la Espriella named...
October 23, 2026
Pedro Capó Bogotá Concert on 21 May 2027
Pedro Capó plays the Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo in Bogotá on Friday 21 May 2027. Ticket seller and...
October 23, 2026
Grupo Nutresa Agrees to Buy Presto
Grupo Nutresa signed a contract on 22 October to buy Colombia's Presto burger chain, nine days after its operator entered...
October 23, 2026