Colombia Reconstruction Will Follow the 1999 Armenia Model, the Government Says
Colombia reconstruction after the August earthquake will copy the 1999 Armenia fund, and the state will cover part of wages...
August 21, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Colombia Economy Grew 3.5% in the Second Quarter, Led by Public Spending
Colombia economy grew 3.5% in the second quarter of 2026, DANE says, with public administration and services leading the way.
August 21, 2026
Colombia Tariff Relief Request Goes to Washington After the Earthquake
Colombia tariff relief request goes to Washington after the earthquake. Learn about the 12.5% duty suspension and ongoing trade talks.
August 21, 2026
Colombia Labour Rules From the Petro Era Are Scrapped, and Unions Are Angry
Colombia labour rules from the Petro era are scrapped as the ministry repeals 11 circulars, but the 2025 reform law...
August 21, 2026
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — August 21, 2026
Colombia's COLCAP fell 0.39% to 2,444.32 on Aug 20, while the peso strengthened 1.76% to 3,051 per dollar. Read the...
August 21, 2026
Colombia Military High Command Replaced in Full
Colombia military high command is replaced in full, as President de la Espriella orders the armed forces to win back...
August 21, 2026
Colombia’s Own Economists Have Given Up on Cheaper Money This Year
Colombia inflation expectations have risen to 6.6% for end-2026 in the central bank's analyst survey, and forecasters now see the...
August 20, 2026
Colombia Israel Visa Waiver Returns From 1 September, 14 Months After It Was Scrapped
A Colombia Israel visa waiver takes effect on 1 September 2026, letting citizens of both countries travel without a visa...
August 20, 2026
Colombia Formally Charges the Man Who Ran Its State Oil Company Until Last Month
Ricardo Roa indicted in two separate cases: a luxury flat linked to an Ecopetrol subsidiary contract, and campaign finance limits...
August 20, 2026