Colombia

Colombia

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:10:24 +0000
Colombia’s peace talks with EMC uncertain after arrests of guerrilla leaders
Peace talks between Colombia’s government with a faction of guerrilla group EMC have become uncertain after the arrest of multiple unit commanders. Tuesday’s surprise arrests came two weeks after peace… The post Colombia’s pea...

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:20:44 +0000
Colombia’s chief prosecutor vows to try corporate terrorism financiers
Prosecutor General Luz Adriana Camargo vowed to try hundreds of businesses that financed the creation and human rights violations of paramilitary groups during Colombia’s armed conflict. Camargo made the promise… The post Colombia’s...

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 18:23:00 +0000
Colombia jails businessman for stealing development funds
A judge in Colombia’s capital Bogota sentenced a businessman to four years in prison for embezzling more than $17 million (COP70 billion) meant to provide internet to children in rural… The post Colombia jails businessman for stealing dev...

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:34:36 +0000
Petro administration officials investigated over corruption with disaster funds
Colombia’s Prosecutor General’s Office included the finance minister and other close allies of President Gustavo Petro in an ongoing investigation into corruption at disaster management unit UNGRD. The investigations seek… The post ...

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:48:05 +0000
Colombia’s Supreme Court removes magistrates from corruption probe after leak
Colombia’s Supreme Court removed the magistrates who were investigating congressmen’s alleged corruption from the case after the testimony of the main suspect was leaked. In a press statement, the court… The post Colombia’s Su...

Colombia Bogota

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:35:22 +0000
Bogotá and Medellín rank among World’s Least Walkable Cities
Amsterdam has been named world's most walkable city, while Colombia's Bogotá and Medellín rank among the least walkable, according to new AllClear study.

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:02:52 +0000
COP16 presents biodiversity agenda that connects “Colombia with the world”
Colombia's COP16 summit will feature the largest Green Zone in history, with over 1,152 academic events and 280 cultural activities aimed at promoting global biodiversity protection. The summit will run in Cali from October 21 to November 1, with par...

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:53:43 +0000
Security ramped up in Cali as COP16 agenda to be released
olombia is intensifying security measures ahead of the UN Biodiversity Summit COP16 in Cali, following threats from FARC dissidents, with the summit's delayed agenda to be unveiled on July 23.

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 15:29:41 +0000
Sardinata in the majestic Catatumbo embarks on post-conflict tourism
Sardinata, a picturesque town in northeast Colombia, opens its doors to sustainable tourism, offering breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage at the gateway to the Catatumbo mountain range.

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:21:52 +0000
U.S. Investment Climate Report highlights challenges to Colombia’s Economy
The U.S. Department of State's 2024 Investment Climate report highlights rising uncertainty for investors in Colombia under President Gustavo Petro, with economic growth slowing to 0.6% in 2023 due to decreased investment and high-interest rates.

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