President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has reportedly abandoned plans to be sworn in at a military base and has requested Congress to allow the ceremony to take place in Cali, Colombia's third-largest city.
At least 16 fishers from the English-speaking Colombian islands of San Andrés and Providence have gone missing since January, reportedly caught up in US 'drug war' airstrikes in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific.
Colombia's government is implementing natural gas rationing and advising schools and businesses to operate remotely next week due to planned maintenance at its sole LNG import terminal.
Colombia’s government has declared a national emergency in anticipation of extreme drought conditions expected in December due to the El Niño climate phenomenon. The environmental institute IDEAM forecasts severe water shortages.
Colombia's Congress has denied President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella control over the legislative agenda, instead voting for a president loyal to former President Alvaro Uribe, despite De la Espriella proposing his friend, Senator Alfredo Deluque.
Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro is scheduled to give a farewell speech amidst heightened tensions surrounding the transfer of power. Petro has called for protests as he continues to dispute the results of last month's election.
Farmers in Colombia who cultivate the raw material for cocaine are reportedly struggling to transition away from the illicit crop, citing a significant lack of support and viable alternatives to help them switch to other agricultural products.
Colombia's incoming government delegation is currently on a visit to Washington D.C. The purpose of the visit and specific meetings were not detailed in the available content.
Colombia's comptroller general's office is investigating a government bond swap from last October, suspecting it may have violated constitutional principles. The audit suggests the swap shifted financing costs to future administrations in exchange for short-term liquidity relief.
Vivian Aisen has been appointed as Israel's new ambassador to Colombia, part of efforts by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar to strengthen ties with Latin American countries.
Colombia’s Trump-endorsed president-elect was previously investigated by U.S. authorities while living in Miami for representing accused drug traffickers and money launderers, though he was never charged.
Néstor Lorenzo will continue as the coach for the Colombia national soccer team after leading them to concede only one goal in five games at the recent World Cup, with his contract extension confirmed by the Colombian Football Federation.
Colombia has planted 880,000 trees across the streets of one city to combat rising temperatures, achieving localized cooling of up to 5°C in shaded areas.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro urged supporters to prepare for 'peaceful resistance' against an imposed 'viceroyalty' during an Independence Day speech in Bogota.
The Venice Critics’ Week has announced its 2026 selection, featuring a political and experimental lineup of films from countries including Colombia, China, and Tunisia. The selection includes Shalini Adnani’s 'Our Share of Sand' and the AI-assisted Colombian documentary 'The End of Times'.
Colombia's incoming President announced the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court case against Israel and pledged to restore historic ties by opening a new embassy in Jerusalem.
Details are emerging about the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old father from Colombia by an ICE officer in Maine, prompting questions and an ongoing investigation.
Amaranta Hank, a former adult film star, has been sworn in as a senator in Colombia's Congress. She has pledged to advocate for the rights of adult-content creators in her new political role.
Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella and Mayor Federico Gutierrez announced that Medellin will host the U.S.-led 'Shield of the Americas' security program.
Colombia’s richest man is increasing his investments in Venezuela through a deal involving Tio Rico Ice Cream. This expansion signifies a notable move into the Venezuelan market by a major regional investor.
President Gustavo Petro announced his intention to become the leader of Colombia's largest leftist political party, the Historic Pact, responding to a proposal from Senator Ivan Cepeda.
A farmer's struggle to exit the cocaine industry is highlighted, detailing the challenges and obstacles that prevented him from leaving the illicit trade.
Recent elections in Colombia and Peru, which saw the victory of right-wing, Trump-aligned leaders, are linked by analysts to weakening centrist parties and growing concerns over crime, rather than a clear ideological shift across Latin America.
Colombia's president-elect has announced plans to close the Office of the High Commissioner for Peace and three other entities. These agencies were originally created to implement the peace agreement with the FARC guerrilla group.