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, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
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
Why Most of De la Espriella’s Legal Agenda Would Not Survive the Court
Constitutional lawyers say eliminating the JEP, reversing abortion decriminalisation and adding life imprisonment all run into rulings already made.
September 13, 2026
Colombia Residency and Visa Guide 2026: Routes, Costs and an October Deadline
The retirement visa needs about US$1,710 a month after a 23 percent jump. Long-settled residents have until 31 October to...
September 13, 2026
D1 Will Act as a Banking Correspondent for Grupo Aval
Colombia’s largest hard-discount chain will let customers carry out basic banking transactions at store tills on behalf of Grupo Aval’s...
September 13, 2026
Olímpica Signs a Seven-Year Solar Deal With Promigas
Olímpica has contracted Promigas to supply solar power to 180 stores over seven years, with the energy company installing and...
September 13, 2026
Cartagena’s Mayor Answers Petro With Arrival Data
Dumek Turbay cited over 4 million visitors through September, air arrivals up 3.8% and road up 25.1%, answering President Petro...
September 13, 2026
Colombia Rejects a Paramilitary Surrender Offer and Sets a Week’s Deadline
Colombia told ACSN leader alias Pinocho there would be no shortcuts, privileges or deals, and gave him one week to...
September 13, 2026