Colombia Prepares an Economic Emergency as Earthquake Deaths Climb
Colombia prepares to declare an economic emergency following a deadly earthquake. The death toll climbs past 224 confirmed, with up...
August 12, 2026Section
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Colombia news in English from The Rio Times — Bogotá politics, economy, peace process and culture.
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso
Colombia's COLCAP index surged 2.14% and the peso strengthened to 3,139 per dollar as global relief and local fiscal hopes...
August 12, 2026
Colombia Earthquake Toll Passes 181 as a National Disaster Is Declared
Colombia's earthquake has killed at least 181 people, most in Cali, as President de la Espriella declares a national disaster...
August 11, 2026
Colombia Courts Bukele’s El Salvador on Trade and Security
El Salvador and Colombia agreed to review their 2010 free trade deal and cooperate on security, as Colombia's new government...
August 11, 2026
Petro’s Pension Reform Faces a Make-or-Break Court Date
Colombia pension reform returns to the Constitutional Court on August 13 for a procedural ruling that could revive or kill...
August 11, 2026
The Colombian State Owns 62 Companies. Here’s What They’re Worth
Colombia state companies number 62 and are worth COP 197.27 trillion (about US$62.5 billion), a finance-ministry report shows, with Ecopetrol...
August 11, 2026
Explosive Drones Are the New Weapon in Colombia’s Conflict
A wave of Colombia drone attacks hit police posts and a town hall in early August as armed groups adopt...
August 11, 2026
Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso
The COLCAP rose 0.94% to 2,372 as July inflation slowed sharply to 6.03%, boosting bets the central bank may soon...
August 11, 2026
Colombian Peso Steadies as New Government Faces Fiscal Test
Colombian peso holds at 3,157 per dollar as new President Abelardo de la Espriella faces a 7.8% deficit and record...
August 10, 2026