De la Espriella Tells Colombia the Money Is Gone
Five weeks in, the president took the airwaves to bury his predecessor, open the universities to police and read a...
September 14, 2026Section
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Feria del Hogar Runs in Bogotá Until 20 September, With a Midweek Offer
Colombia's home and living fair fills Corferias with over a thousand exhibitors. Entry is 16,000 pesos, about US$5, and two...
September 14, 2026
Two Black Metal Veterans Make Their Colombian Debut in Bogotá
Old Man's Child and Hecate Enthroned play the Royal Center on 20 September 2026. Tickets are 218,500 and 286,350 pesos,...
September 14, 2026
Colombia Security Package Would Let Police Enter Universities
Colombia's president would send police into public universities during violent protest. He also blamed the last government for the state...
September 14, 2026
Colombia Starts Clearing 553 Stalled Infrastructure Permits
Colombia’s infrastructure agency begins clearing 553 stalled road and rail permits on Monday, prioritising water, sewerage, gas and electricity
September 13, 2026
A Paramilitary Leader Describes His Dealings With the Petro Government
Alias Pinocho told Semana he was freed from a Spanish prison on Petro’s orders as a peace envoy and got...
September 13, 2026
A Tolima Coffee Fair Sets a US$75 Record for a Geisha Microlot
A washed Geisha microlot from Ortega sold for US$75 a pound at Tolima’s coffee fair in Chaparral. It is a...
September 13, 2026
Colombia’s 2027 Budget Points to Its Largest Deficit on Record
Colombia filed a COP$634.9 trillion 2027 budget after Congress returned a version that omitted debt service. The fiscal committee sees...
September 13, 2026
Colombia Wants Military Technology, Not Solar Panels, for Its Gripen Offsets
Colombia is reviewing the offsets on its 17-aircraft Gripen contract, seeking military technology transfer instead of the civilian projects agreed...
September 13, 2026