Colombia Reservoirs Slip as Wildfire Alerts Spread
Colombia reservoirs are slipping as wildfire alerts spread, with levels at 79.99% in mid-August 2026. Learn about the impact on...
August 22, 2026Section
Colombia News in English
Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — August 22
Colombia markets on August 22, 2026: where the COLCAP index and the peso closed, what moved them, and what the...
August 22, 2026
Colombia Earthquake Toll Rises to 329 Dead and 247 Missing
The Colombia earthquake toll has risen to 329 dead and 247 missing, according to UNGRD. Learn about the quake's impact...
August 22, 2026
Colombia’s Gas Terminal Opens Before Its Ship Arrives
Colombia gas import capacity at Puerto Bahía is targeted for December, but the chartered floating terminal only arrives in early...
August 21, 2026
Colombia Loses Nearly 10,000 Cattle to Drought
Colombia cattle deaths from drought have reached 9,865 across 15 departments, with losses of COP47 billion (US$15.4m) and El Niño...
August 21, 2026
Colombia Reconstruction Will Follow the 1999 Armenia Model, the Government Says
Colombia reconstruction after the August earthquake will copy the 1999 Armenia fund, and the state will cover part of wages...
August 21, 2026
Colombia Economy Grew 3.5% in the Second Quarter, Led by Public Spending
Colombia economy grew 3.5% in the second quarter of 2026, DANE says, with public administration and services leading the way.
August 21, 2026
Colombia Tariff Relief Request Goes to Washington After the Earthquake
Colombia tariff relief request goes to Washington after the earthquake. Learn about the 12.5% duty suspension and ongoing trade talks.
August 21, 2026
Colombia Labour Rules From the Petro Era Are Scrapped, and Unions Are Angry
Colombia labour rules from the Petro era are scrapped as the ministry repeals 11 circulars, but the 2025 reform law...
August 21, 2026