Colombia Exports Jump 14.2% to US$27.8 Billion in First Half
Colombia's exports rose 14.2% to US$27.8 billion in the first half of 2026, DANE said, led by oil, coal and...
August 5, 2026Section
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Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Colombia’s Fuel-Supply Time Bomb as Imports Near 50%
Colombia's ACP warns of a fuel-supply time bomb as gasoline and diesel imports climb, El Niño lifts demand and the...
August 5, 2026
Illegal Gold in Colombia Now Rivals Coffee at US$3.5 Billion
A Universidad EAFIT study says Colombia's illegal gold moves about US$3.5 billion a year, now comparable to the country's coffee...
August 5, 2026
49.7% Win Passes Audit as Colombia Swears in New President
An international runoff audit found no fraud in Colombia's 2026 vote as president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is sworn in...
August 5, 2026
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — August 5, 2026
Colombia's COLCAP fell 0.42% and the peso weakened 3.47% against the dollar on August 4, as global trade anxiety hit...
August 5, 2026
Brazil Beats Colombia on Housing by 14–20% — Expats Pay 44% More for Transport
A data-driven comparison of Brazil vs Colombia cost of living for expats in 2026, with dated figures on rent, transport,...
August 4, 2026
Colombia Presidential Handover Sparks ‘Civil War’ Claim
Colombia's presidential handover escalates: outgoing leader Petro calls De la Espriella illegitimate and warns of unrest before the Cali inauguration.
August 4, 2026
Colombia’s Central Bank Buys US$400M in First Reserve Auction
Colombia's central bank approved US$399.9m of US$877.5m offered in its first reserve-accumulation auction, and the peso softened.
August 4, 2026
Colombia’s Gambling Hits 2% of GDP, Surpassing Coffee
Colombia’s gambling 2% of GDP milestone, fueled by online betting and the 2026 World Cup, now tops coffee and coal,...
August 4, 2026