Colombia Central Bank Minutes Reveal 4-2-1 Rate Split
Colombia central bank minutes show four directors backed a rise to 12.25%, two wanted no change and one sought more,...
October 6, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Ecopetrol Chairman Calls 2 Colombian Outlets Activists
Ecopetrol chairman Carlos Suárez called La Silla Vacía and Cambio activist outlets. Colombia's press freedom group FLIP rejected the attack.
October 6, 2026
Colombia Submission Law Heads to Congress in October
Colombia will file a submission law for criminal groups within two weeks, offering sentence cuts of up to 50% but...
October 6, 2026
Colombia Diesel Subsidy Nears US$3 Billion a Year
The Colombia diesel subsidy costs about US$3 billion a year as pump prices lag world levels. Private cars may soon...
October 6, 2026
Colombia Stocks Gain 2.7% as Peso Strengthens
Colombia’s COLCAP rose 2.69% and the peso strengthened to about 3,196 per dollar after a rate rise and Brazil’s rally....
October 5, 2026
What to Do in Cali in October 2026
Cali in October 2026: Kraken on 17 October, World Salsa Festival from 23 October, Bunbury on 31 October. Tickets from...
October 5, 2026
Colombia Exports Rise 15.1% in August on Gold and Coal
Colombia exports rose 15.1% to US$4.46 billion in August 2026, DANE said on 5 October, as gold, coal and oil...
October 5, 2026
Colombian Peso Gains 1.7% to Close at 3,211 per Dollar
The Colombian peso closed at 3,210.92 per dollar on Monday 5 October, 1.9% firmer than the official rate, after a...
October 5, 2026
Bogotá Metro Falls 4.5 Points Behind Schedule
The Bogotá metro was 82.33% built on 31 August against a planned 86.79%, and Colombia’s mayor and government now press...
October 5, 2026