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ELN Frees 26 Hostages, Advances Peace Talks with Colombian Government
The National Liberation Army (ELN) released 26 hostages since December, fulfilling a pledge to the Colombian government.
This announcement came from the peace negotiation delegates...
Brazil and Colombia Team Up with U.S. Space Force in Global Exercise
From February 6 to 15, personnel from the Brazilian Air Force's Space Operations Center took part in Global Sentinel 2024.
This event, led by the...
Petro’s Era: A Boost for Colombia’s Agriculture
Gustavo Petro's government looks to tourism, clean energy, and agriculture for economic advancement, moving away from oil dependency.
After a 15-year low in 2022 with...
Colombia Eases Cannabis Rules
The Colombian government extended the period for moving psychoactive cannabis to final use to 48 months from harvest.
The end use includes research, export, and...
Colombian Talks with ELN: Unnecessary Crises
The Colombian government declared on Wednesday that the ELN's choice to pause peace talks brings needless trouble. This decision harms the peace process.
The government...
Colombia’s Shift to Resume Bombings
Colombia may begin air strikes on illegal armed groups again, announced the Defense Minister, Ivan Velasquez, on Tuesday.
It hinges on ensuring minors are not...
Colombia Moves to Ban Future Coal Contracts
Colombia is advancing a mining bill that would prohibit future coal exploration and production contracts.
This measure also opens the door for the government to...
Petro’s Upcoming Reform Marathon in Colombia
President Gustavo Petro's government is now at a crucial point, facing the task of pushing through three major social reforms in Congress over the...
Colombia’s Economic Growth Misses Mark in 2023
The DANE reported that Colombia's economy grew by 0.3% in Q4 2023 and 0.6% annually, below the 0.9% to 2.0% growth analysts expected.
This outcome...
IMF Cautions on Colombia’s Reform Impact
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Colombia's reform plans under President Gustavo Petro.
The IMF's evaluation highlights potential financial strains these reforms...
Challenges to Colombia’s Economic Expansion
This week, Colombia awaits its 2023 GDP figures, anticipated to be low, highlighting concerns for the nation's economic future.
After years of robust growth, declining...
Colombia’s Inflation Takes a Dip
In January, Colombia experienced a 0.92% inflation rate, leading to an annual figure of 8.35%, as per DANE.
This represents a 4.90 percentage point drop...
Biden Administration Seeks Colombian Role in Venezuela Talks
The Biden administration is urging Colombian President Gustavo Petro to initiate talks with the Venezuelan opposition amid growing political strife.
This effort is pivotal as...
Petro’s Bold Fiscal Strategy for Colombia in 2024
President Gustavo Petro's government aims to invigorate Colombia's economy in 2024 by planning a significant increase in spending.
This approach tests the fiscal framework's flexibility,...