The Colombian State Owns 62 Companies. Here’s What They’re Worth
Colombia state companies number 62 and are worth COP 197.27 trillion (about US$62.5 billion), a finance-ministry report shows, with Ecopetrol...
August 11, 2026Section
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Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Explosive Drones Are the New Weapon in Colombia’s Conflict
A wave of Colombia drone attacks hit police posts and a town hall in early August as armed groups adopt...
August 11, 2026
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — August 11, 2026
The COLCAP rose 0.94% to 2,372 as July inflation slowed sharply to 6.03%, boosting bets the central bank may soon...
August 11, 2026
Colombian Peso Steadies as New Government Faces Fiscal Test
Colombian peso holds at 3,157 per dollar as new President Abelardo de la Espriella faces a 7.8% deficit and record...
August 10, 2026
Colombia Earthquake Kills Dozens as De la Espriella Faces His First Crisis
A magnitude 7.4 Colombia earthquake near San José del Palmar killed at least 69 people and shut six airports, testing...
August 10, 2026
Bread and Dessert Festival Bogotá: Free Food Fair Hits El Country Park
The bread and dessert festival Bogotá returns to Parque El Country from 15-17 August 2026. Free entry, 70+ vendors, and...
August 10, 2026
Debora Arango Exhibition Opens in Medellín With 118 Works
The Debora Arango exhibition at Medellín's Museo de Antioquia now offers a permanent room with 118 works. Here is what...
August 10, 2026
Colombia’s COLCAP Index Climbed 43% in a Year as Financials Overtook Oil
Colombia's MSCI COLCAP rose 43% year-on-year in April 2026 as financials replaced oil as the index driver.
August 10, 2026
US Pledges US$1 Billion Security Aid to Colombia in Major Reset
US security aid to Colombia: Washington pledges US$1 billion under new President de la Espriella, with trade and drug-policy shifts...
August 10, 2026