Beyoncé Donates One Million Dollars to Colombia Earthquake Relief
The Beyoncé donation sends one million dollars through her BeyGOOD foundation to groups aiding victims of Colombia's 7.4-magnitude August 10...
August 30, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Ecopetrol Board Vote Set for 15 September as Output Falls
Colombia's government published a nine-name slate for the Ecopetrol board vote on 15 September, with six new directors and a...
August 29, 2026
Colombia Faces US$23 Billion in Investment Arbitration Claims
Colombia's investment arbitration claims reach about US$23 billion across 35 disputes. What the state has lost, paid and still owes.
August 29, 2026
Colombia Captures Tren de Aragua Leader Sought by Peru and the US
Colombia arrested Tren de Aragua leader Luis Saúl Pérez Nieto in Bogotá on 27 August 2026, with Peru and Washington...
August 29, 2026
Colombia Lifts Glyphosate Ban but Spray Planes Stay Grounded
Colombia repealed its 2015 ban on aerial glyphosate spraying, yet the flights cannot resume until environmental, health and consultation steps...
August 29, 2026
Colombia’s Remittances Hold Above US$1 Billion for 26 Months as Banks Move to Re-Bank 10 Million
The streak: Colombia s remittances have not fallen below US$1 billion for 26 consecutive months. July: Families abroad sent US$1,078.39...
August 29, 2026
Colombia Plans a US$6.84 Billion Spending Cut After Abyss Warning
Colombia's spending cut of US$6.84 billion follows a warning that government debt could reach 80% of output without a fiscal...
August 29, 2026
Colombia Sends Anti-Drone Systems to Five Cesar Towns After ELN Attack Wounds Three Soldiers
Colombia Sends Anti: What happened: Suspected ELN guerrillas dropped about 40 grenades from drones on soldiers in Pelaya, Cesar.
August 29, 2026
Colombia Faces US3.7 Billion in Investor Claims as Its Energy Cushion Flips to Deficit
Colombia Faces Billion: What happened: Investors are claiming COP$73.8 trillion (US$23.7 billion) from Colombia in arbitration cases.
August 29, 2026