Colombia Sends a Tren de Aragua Founder to Chile, Not the US
Colombia has approved the extradition of Larry Changa, a founder of the Tren de Aragua gang, to Chile, a rare...
July 2, 2026Topic
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Colombia Raises Its Interest Rate to 12%, Bucking Latin America’s Easing Trend
Colombia's central bank raised its benchmark rate 75bp to 12% on June 30—275bp above January's level. Here's what the split...
July 1, 2026
Colombia Ceases Military Deals with Israel, a Key Security Supplier
In a significant social media stir, Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced a stop to all military transactions with Israel.
March 1, 2024
Colombian government and FARC dissidents agreed to renew ceasefire talks
On September 2, the Colombian government and FARC dissidents agreed to renew ceasefire talks. The decision comes after a pause...
September 3, 2023
Colombia’s FARC wants ceasefire before talking about peace
FARC dissident Andrey Avendaño wants a ceasefire before peace talks with the Colombian government from Cauca, a group stronghold.
August 31, 2023
Petro’s ‘total peace’ turns to ‘fatal peace’: growing unrest in Colombia
Since his inauguration on August 7, 2022, President Gustavo Petro, the inaugural leftist leader under the Historical Pact banner, faces...
August 16, 2023
Colombia’s President Petro in turmoil over alleged illegal campaign funds
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is at the center of a political storm following the revelation that allegedly illicit funds may...
August 4, 2023
President Petro declares the end of the conflict between insurgents and the state in Colombia
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced the end of the conflict between the Colombian State and insurgents, warning of a shift...
July 21, 2023
Colombian President Gustavo Petro claims 47% approval rating one year after election win
A year after his electoral victory, Colombian President Gustavo Petro shared a poll on his Twitter account indicating a 47.7%...
June 19, 2023