Colombia
Colombia
Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:46:02 +0000Former presidents of Colombia’s congress formally accused of corruption
Colombia’s Supreme Court formally accused the former presidents of Congress of allegedly receiving bribes to secure their support for government reforms. The formal accusation against former Senate President Ivan Name…
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Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:23:24 +0000Colombia’s military eliminates joint task forces
Colombia’s military commander ordered the elimination of joint task forces that were created in 2003 to combat guerrilla group FARC, which largely demobilized in 2017. The military command also ended…
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Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:28:44 +0000Former president maintains control over Colombia’s Liberal Party
Colombia’s Liberal Party reelected former President Cesar Gaviria as its leader in a tumultuous vote that was marred by accusations of fraud. Gaviria’s decades-long leadership had been challenged by two…
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Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:49:42 +0000UN Security Council extends monitoring of Colombia’s peace process
The United Nations Security Council voted to continue monitoring the implementation of a 2016 peace deal between Colombia’s government and FARC guerrillas. The vote allows the UN verification mission to…
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Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:56:17 +0000Defense minister believes Pegasus spyware no longer used in Colombia
Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez said Wednesday that there exists no evidence to suggest that Israeli spyware Pegasus continues to be used in Colombia. Velasquez talked to the press after a…
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Colombia Bogota
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:08:13 +0000Bogotá braces for more powerful storms following flash flooding
Bogotá braces for more powerful storms after severe flooding on November 6. The storm caused major traffic disruptions, school closures, and overwhelmed the city’s drainage systems.
Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:05:52 +0000Colombia’s Petro faces isolation with Trump’s return to the White House
Donald Trump’s return to power presents challenges for Colombia’s President Petro, whose policies on Israel and drug eradication may strain U.S.-Colombia relations, leading to potential political shifts ahead of 2026 elections
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:20:36 +0000Colombian Peso faces volatility as U.S. Election outcome looms over markets
The Colombian peso is experiencing significant volatility as the U.S. presidential election unfolds, with the dollar climbing to 4,420 COP, reflecting heightened market uncertainty. In October, the peso dropped by 0.26%, outpacing declines in other L...
Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:41:44 +0000Rock al Parque
Rock al Parque, presented by Idartes, celebrates 30 years at Bogotá’s Simón Bolívar Park, November 9-11, with a stellar cast of international and national acts.
Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:52:22 +0000COP16 ends with urgent commitments to global conservation efforts
COP16 concludes in Colombia, uniting global leaders and communities with a message of "Peace with Nature" and setting bold commitments for biodiversity and environmental conservation.