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, 2026Section
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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
Colombia Narrows Where Mining Excavators Can Enter the Country
Colombia restricted imports of heavy mining machinery, drone parts and chemical precursors, limiting yellow machinery to Cartagena and Bogotá.
September 13, 2026
Colombian Power Company Grupo Energía Bogotá Starts Paperwork for a US Listing
The board called a shareholder vote on Friday to authorise a US registration. The city still owns two-thirds of the...
September 12, 2026
Colombia Seizes Three Properties From Former Presidential Candidate Zuluaga
Prosecutors froze three properties on Friday in a civil forfeiture process tied to alleged Odebrecht money in the 2014 presidential...
September 12, 2026