The value of gold reached record highs at the start of 2026.
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Gold's surge to $5,000 per ounce draws criminal groups in Colombia, reshaping illicit industries.
Illegal gold mining in Colombia now surpasses cocaine in profit for organized crime networks.
US demand for Colombian gold complicates efforts to combat illegal mining and money laundering.
As gold surpasses $5,000 per ounce, its record-setting rally is reshaping more than investment portfolios. The spik...
The right-wing Colombian presidential candidate is looking for a running mate who thinks differently from her, without having to sacrifice the political principles of her mentor
Cemex has announced plans to sell $555 million worth of its assets in Colombia to Holcim and other undisclosed buyers, as part of a strategic divestment.
Voters in rural Antioquia, Colombia, are reportedly shifting their support towards Uribismo, expressing disappointment with President Petro's administration.
Independiente Medellín and Juventud face each other this Friday at the Atanasio Girardot of the Copa Libertadores.Last time out, Independiente Medellín drew 1-1 against Juventud (Copa Libertadores 2...
Tolima and O´Higgins go head-to-head at Manuel Murillo Toro this Thursday in the Copa Libertadores.In their last game, Tolima lost 1-0 against O´Higgins (Copa Libertadores 2026). In their last fixtu...
An interview with Daniel Quintero, the Mayor of Medellín, highlights the city's efforts to establish itself as a District of Science, Technology, and Innovation.
A security hardliner is emerging as a potential candidate to become Colombia's first female president, signaling a shift in the country's political landscape.
The conservative senator is threatening the leadership of the far-right candidate De la Espriella, and triggering new scenarios ahead of the battle against the left for the presidency in May
Christian "Chicho" Arango reappeared on social media after raising concerns during the match between Atlético Nacional and Águilas Doradas for Matchday 10 of the tournament."Thank you for all your…
Colombia’s national baseball team is set to take on Cuba in a World Baseball Classic matchup as the two teams look to tighten up their play. MORE: Top 10 pitchers heading into the 2026 MLB season How to Watch Colombia…
Atlético Nacional hosts Llaneros tonight to play Matchday 11 of the Liga BetPlay. This match is crucial for the Verdolaga side in their defense of the top spot, while the visiting team has a golden…
Soma Gold Corp. has announced the successful receipt of its first shipment from the Diamantina Mine, located in Colombia, marking a significant operational milestone for the company.
Atlético Nacional experienced a dream night in Barranquilla, standing up to Junior as visitors and snatching all three points from their fans with a 4-0 thrashing. The home team did not have their…
The frontrunner in Colombia’s election race, leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda, announced that Senator Aida Quilcue, a renowned indigenous leader, will be his running mate. In a video message, Cepeda said that Quilcue, 53, accepted his invitation to run for vice-president ahead of the first round on the presidential election in May. The candidate praised his […]
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In Colombia's congressional elections, preliminary results show President Gustavo Petro's left wing block has come out on top in the senate with the right wing Democratic Center party, founded by…
Moderate and centrist parties lost significantly against the radical left and the far-right in Colombia’s congressional elections on Sunday. The outcome will likely perpetuate tensions between Colombia’s executive and legislative branches after President Gustavo Petro, an outspoken leftist, leaves office in August. Petro’s most likely successor, the leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda, would face a radicalized […]
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Colombians are heading to the polls to elect a new Congress and choose presidential candidates, with elections unfolding under high alert for political violence, especially in rural areas dominated by illegal armed groups.
A report delves into the emergence of a 'New Junta del Narcotrafico' in Colombia, detailing the rise of 'super cartels' within the country's drug trade.
A Bogota appeals court has sentenced attorneys Diego Cadena and Juan José Salazar to over seven years house arrest for attempting to bribe witnesses on behalf of their client, former Colombian president Alvaro Uribe.
Colombia’s Supreme Court formally accused six House Representatives and ordered the arrest of two of them over their alleged involvement in the embezzlement of emergency funds. As members of the congressional Public Credit Commission, the lawmakers allegedly agreed to a compensation in exchange for approving three investment projects funded by the disaster management agency, UNGRD. […]
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Frontera has announced an agreement to sell its Colombian operations to Parex in a deal valued at $750 million, marking a significant transaction in the oil and gas sector.
Carlyle Group is set to sell its Colombian oil firm SierraCol Energy to Prime Infrastructure, a company based in the Philippines, marking a significant divestment for the private equity firm.
In rural Antioquia, voters are reportedly shifting their support towards Uribismo, expressing disappointment with the current administration of President Petro in Colombia.
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The party of Colombian President Gustavo Petro secured a victory in congressional elections, but will have to build coalitions with other parties to carry out announced reforms, including a controversial push to rewrite the nation’s constitution. Petro's Historical Pact party won almost a quarter of all seats in the Senate Sunday, more than any other party. But its staunchest opponents also made gains, with the Democratic Center party — the conservative party led by forme
A Colombian-born pitcher announced his retirement from baseball after pitching for his homeland in the World Baseball Classic. MORE: Breakout star to retire from WBC at 29 after Japan game Julio Teheran, 35, told reporters he’s hanging up his cleats…
Far-right Senator Paloma Valencia won Colombia’s center-right primary with 3.2 million votes on Sunday, securing significant support for her presidential bid.
Politicians in Colombia have increasingly become targets of violence. A rise in kidnappings, death threats and assassinations has shaken the country ahead of the vote.
