Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso
Colombia's COLCAP index jumped 1.81% to 2,534 points on Thursday as the peso firmed, with USD/COP falling 0.30% to 3,160...
September 4, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Grupo Sura Shares Surge to Fresh Highs in Bogotá
Grupo Sura shares jumped 3.87 percent, then 5.12 percent, in back-to-back Bogota sessions, and available price data backs Valora Analitik's...
September 3, 2026
Bogotá Metro Line 2 Bids Are Due Monday After a Failed First Tender
Groups bidding for Bogota's Metro Line 2 must submit by Monday, September 7, 2026, after the first tender for the...
September 3, 2026
Ecopetrol Says a Community Is Holding Up Sirius Gas
Ecopetrol says financial demands from one community amount to extortion and could put Sirius, Colombia's biggest offshore gas find, and...
September 3, 2026
Colombia Budget Debate Suspended as Ministers Skip
Colombia's budget debate on the 2027 spending plan was suspended after ministers skipped the session, and a senator demanded they...
September 3, 2026
Colombia’s Education Minister Quits After Three Weeks
Colombia's education minister Viviane Morales quit after about three weeks, citing family reasons. Ilva Myriam Hoyos takes over on 7...
September 3, 2026
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso
Colombia's COLCAP index closed up 0.77% and the peso strengthened to 3,169 per dollar on September 2, 2026, as global...
September 3, 2026
Colombia’s Current-Account Gap Widens to US$6 Billion
Colombia's current-account deficit widened to US$6 billion in H1 2026, up from US$4.1 billion a year earlier, driven by a...
September 2, 2026
Electrified Cars Take Half of Colombia’s New Car Market
Electrified vehicles now rival petrol cars in Colombia, with July share at 49.9% and August registrations totaling 13,737 units. Learn...
September 2, 2026