Costa Rican Dies at Medellín Music Festival
A Costa Rican died after falling ill at EDC Medellín on 10 October. Cause unconfirmed, Medicina Legal investigating. What US...
October 11, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Colombia Skater Sets World Record as Team Wins 5 Golds
Colombia won five of eight speed skating titles at the World Skate Games in Paraguay on Saturday, and Santiago Vasquez...
October 11, 2026
Colombia Culture, the Key Figures to Know in 2026
Colombia culture in 2026: Karol G, Shakira, Juan Gabriel Vásquez, Doris Salcedo, Luis Díaz and the festivals worth a trip,...
October 11, 2026
Cali Salsa Fair Runs 25 to 30 December 2026
The Feria de Cali 2026, Colombia's big salsa fair, runs 25 to 30 December, Cali's city hall says. The full...
October 11, 2026
Colombia Drone Halts Medellín Airport for 17 Minutes
A drone forced Colombia to suspend flights at Medellín's José María Córdova airport on Saturday night. Operations resumed after about...
October 11, 2026
Colombia Adds Tolima Minerals to US Pitch on 10 October
Colombia's vice president wants to pitch Tolima critical minerals to New York investors, sparking a clash with ex-president Petro over...
October 11, 2026
Colombia Probes Alcocer Flights Over US$2.5M Claim
Colombia's president ordered an Air Force inquiry after an ex-adviser alleged Verónica Alcocer brought US$2.5 million from Venezuela.
October 11, 2026
Estéreo Picnic 2027 Hits Bogotá From 19 to 21 March
Estéreo Picnic 2027 runs in Bogotá from 19 to 21 March with Travis Scott, Charli XCX and David Guetta. Three-day...
October 10, 2026
Medellín Floods Leave 38,148 Homes Without Water
Friday's Medellín floods hit 228 families and cut water to 38,148 homes, as Colombia's second city also faces El Niño...
October 10, 2026