Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — August 6, 2026
Colombia's COLCAP fell 1.26% to 2,344.80 on Wednesday while the peso strengthened 1.07% to 3,207 per dollar, near its strongest...
August 6, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Gran Tierra to Sell Colombia, Ecuador Assets for US$1.33B
Canada's Gran Tierra will sell its Colombia and Ecuador oil business to Maurel and Prom for US$1.33 billion to refocus...
August 5, 2026
Five Free Shows Open Bogotá Art Biennial’s Second Cycle
The FUGA biennial's second cycle brings five free contemporary art shows on city, memory and heritage to La Candelaria, Bogotá,...
August 5, 2026
90 Musicians Launch Colombia Youth Philharmonic’s 5-City Tour
The Filarmónica Joven de Colombia opens its 'Colisionantes' tour in Cali on 6 August 2026, playing Mahler's Fifth across five...
August 5, 2026
Cartagena Hosts the 13th Human Rights Film Festival in August
The 13th International Human Rights Film Festival brings free screenings to Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, on 12-14 August 2026.
August 5, 2026
Medellín’s Free Plaza Gardel Music Nights During Flower Festival
Medellín's Feria de las Flores 2026 runs July 31-Aug 9, with free themed music nights at Plaza Gardel and the...
August 5, 2026
Bancolombia Parent Cibest Buys 100% of Fintech Avista
Grupo Cibest, the holding company of Colombia's Bancolombia, closed its 100% purchase of Avista, a silver-economy payroll-lending fintech.
August 5, 2026
Carlos Rivera’s ¡Vida México! Hits Bogotá’s Movistar Arena
Mexican singer Carlos Rivera will play Bogotá's Movistar Arena on October 2, 2026, on his '¡Vida México!' Tour. Date, venue...
August 5, 2026
Colombia’s ‘Sábados Felices’ Creator Alfonso Lizarazo Dies at 85
Alfonso Lizarazo, the Colombian TV pioneer who created the comedy show 'Sábados Felices,' has died at 85. A look at...
August 5, 2026