Paz Total Cost Colombia US$40 Million and Ended With More Fighters in the Field
Colombia spent four years and 125,174 million pesos talking to armed groups. Membership of those groups rose 90 percent over...
September 15, 2026Section
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Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Cali Heritage Week Brings Free Tours and Old Carnival
Cali Heritage Week runs September 21-26, 2026, offering free walking tours, workshops, and the historic Carnaval de Cali Viejo parade.
September 15, 2026
Cali’s Graphic Arts Biennial Opens With Free Entry
Cali's Graphic Arts Biennial runs September 29-October 19, 2026, with free entry citywide and roots in the city's 1971 design...
September 15, 2026
Cali’s World Salsa Festival Turns 21 in Colombia
Cali's World Salsa Festival turns 21 this year, running September 24-27, 2026, with a dance competition, cabaret shows, and a...
September 15, 2026
Bogotá Sacred Music Festival Confirms Dates and Concordia Theme
Bogotá Sacred Music Festival confirms September 4-October 4, 2026 dates for its 15th edition, themed "La Concordia," with new works...
September 15, 2026
Bogotá Moves to Raise Its Bank Turnover Tax by Half
Bogotá proposes raising its business turnover tax on banks from 14 to 21 per thousand. Asobancaria puts the cost at...
September 15, 2026
Colombia Ends Nine Peace Talks With Armed Groups
Colombia terminated nine negotiating tables with armed groups on 14 September, retroactive to 7 August. Submit to the law or...
September 15, 2026
Colombia Approves a US$204 Billion Budget for 2027
Colombia approved a 2027 budget of COP 634.9 trillion, about US$204.2 billion. Debt service alone rises 54.7% to a quarter...
September 15, 2026
Ecopetrol President Resigns After Board Demand
Ecopetrol acting president Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra resigned on 14 September after the board chairman moved to demand it. CFO...
September 15, 2026