Colombia.
country in South America
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What's happening
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Aris Mining operates in Colombia via the Segovia segment and also has operational interests in Guyana.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Abelardo de la Espriella ordered the removal of sensitive museum objects in Colombia.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Abelardo de la Espriella is elected president of Colombia, while Barranquilla faces infrastructure failures and threats of US extradition.Well supported8 reports4 developments inside
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Qualitas is expanding its cross-border business operations in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Peru while shrinking its business with the US.Some support1 report
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CNL focuses on gold deposits in Colombia while Apollo system is located there, alongside AI stocks benefiting from Trump-era tariffs.Well supported9 reports
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Authorities are investigating a mine explosion that occurred in the Cundinamarca region of Colombia.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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A river has been identified as forming the border between Peru and Colombia.Some support1 report
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High Brent crude prices are providing economic support for Latin American nations like Colombia and Brazil, while FED policy influences regional markets.Some support1 report
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Informal mining operations in Colombia are currently lacking adequate safety infrastructure.Some support7 reports
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El Niño conditions are causing increased risks of droughts and floods in high-risk countries across Africa and Latin America.Well supported28 reports8 developments inside
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President Abelardo de la Espriella spoke at the Ministry of Culture regarding the National Museum in Colombia.Some support4 reports
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Governor Escobar addressed the mine collapse in Colombia on October 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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Alex Gonzalez was appointed as a department secretary in Colombia.Some support2 reports
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Escobar was appointed as the governor of Nariño.Some support2 reports
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Colombia offers critical minerals to counter Middle East conflicts while De la Espriella seeks to revive the oil industry.Some support1 report
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San Sebastian Film Festival features Mexican, Colombian, and Argentine filmmakers, highlighting regional cinema.Some support1 report1 development inside
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New government policies are creating serious threats to the ongoing peace accord in Colombia.Well supported3 reports
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Colombia and Nicaragua took their sea boundary dispute to the International Court of Justice.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a ruling concerning neighboring maritime claims.Some support1 report
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Calavo Growers and Mission Produce are competing in the global avocado market, expanding into Europe and diversifying sourcing from Peru and Colombia.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Avocados are being grown in Colombian orchards.Some support3 reports
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Labor policies sparked a worker hunger strike in Colombia in 2004.Some support1 report
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An earthquake struck near Herrera province in Panama, with tremors felt in neighboring Colombia.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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A student from Colombia attends Lesley University in Boston, while The Anchor opens in Charlestown.Some support1 report
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Cuba is actively supporting insurgent groups and deploying troops across Latin America and Africa to spread its revolutionary model.Some support1 report5 developments inside
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President vowed to restore order and eradicate narco-terrorists, seeking alliances to support anti-cartel efforts.Well supported11 reports2 developments inside
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Global Witness documents violence against environmental defenders in the Cauca region of Colombia near the Ecuadorian border.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Indigenous leaders from across the Amazon are intensifying their fight against invaders in the region.Some support5 reports
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Colombia faces a deadline to transfer old visas while Hurricane Trudy is forecast near the coast.Some support1 report
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Delphos calculated Argentina's carry trade return, ranking Argentina third behind Colombia.Some support1 report
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Juan Carlos Morales, who leads the national grid operator XM, issued warnings reported by El Tiempo.Some support2 reports
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Dubai, Colombia, and Georgia are serving the fertility tourism market, with Georgia offering lower costs for gender selection.Some support1 report
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Ecuador and Colombia established cooperation via a Secure Border Implementation Letter to address transnational criminal threats along their shared border.Some support4 reports
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Lycoming College is expanding its global learning initiatives in Colombia, establishing a field school in Popayán.Some support1 report
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Abelardo de la Espriella won the Colombian presidential election and promised to relocate the embassy to Jerusalem.Well supported11 reports
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The President-elect is navigating the aftermath of the election, facing strategic divergence from the US and needing to restore diplomatic ties with Israel.Well supported31 reports1 development inside
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El Niño severity is affecting Colombia's inflation, and NOAA is tracking climate risks in Peru.Some support1 report
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A cruise ship departed Los Angeles and is heading to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Jamaica, and Colombia, while being threatened by Hurricane Trudy.Some support1 report
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Ecuador maintains deep trade ties with Beijing while US security ties and funding requests drive its partnership with Washington.Some support1 report
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Comparative economic analysis places Panama alongside Central American peers, noting its relative size compared to Colombia and Chile.Some support1 report
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Newspaper consolidates its presence in the region involving Colombia and Chile.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Donald Trump signed an executive order on sanctions waiver while several Latin American countries report exposure to Russian petroleum and fertilizer.Some support1 report
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Armenia and Colombia jointly launched an initiative in Yerevan, with Hambardzum Matevosyan announcing the site and Leonardo DiCaprio providing support.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Colombia resumed electricity exports to Ecuador, which relies on the power backup, despite business group opposition to cuts.Some support6 reports
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Several South American countries, including Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina, are facing geopolitical shifts under the threat of intervention or siege.Well supported6 reports11 developments inside
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Cuba is experiencing power cuts, Argentina reported a national surplus, and Colombia's market slipped amid political heat.Some support1 report
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A bloc was formed in Bolivia, with a Colombian delegate reading the founding declaration.Some support1 report
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Juan Manuel Santos signed a peace accord with FARC in Cuba in 2016.Some support1 report
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Colombia opens its embassy in Jerusalem and aligns its foreign policy with Donald Trump's stance.Well supported4 reports
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Ecopetrol appointed Ávila as compliance officer and faces conflict reparations claims in Colombia.Some support1 report
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Pakistan rejects India's provocative rhetoric regarding regional tensions.Some support1 report
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New president Abelardo de la Espriella leads an ideological rupture in Colombia and reverses Petro's peace framework.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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De la Espriella's government in Colombia is reversing an institutional name change previously made by Gustavo Petro.Some support1 report
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Colombia severed diplomatic relations with Iran on September 25, 2026.Well supported4 reports
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Grupo Energía Bogotá raised funds in Colombia by selling notes at a BVC auction, with Bancolombia structuring the offer.Some support1 report
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Colombia severed diplomatic ties due to security concerns following a foreign policy shift endorsed by US President Trump.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro plans a protest and threatens a strike against current President Abelardo de la Espriella's government.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Criminal organizations are active in Chile and Colombia, while Trump announced a US-Venezuelan raid.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Carlos Feria, former security chief for President Petro, was retired by the National Police of Colombia.Some support1 report
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Analyst groups monitor the region as the US maintains an assertive military posture and targets countries in Latin America with its policy.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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What's reaching Colombia
Events traced to Colombia, step by step, newest first- UAE's diplomatic push for economic ties may boost Colombia's trade prospectsUAE's focus on economic ties may accelerate trade talks with ColombiaPossible
- El Niño could increase operational risks for Colombia's power gridEl Niño could increase operational risks for Colombia's power gridPossible
- Increased transit traffic may boost Colombia's regional air marketColombia's air sector may benefit from traffic rerouting away from LimaLikely
- Tsunami warnings could put Colombia's coastal areas at riskTsunami warnings could put Colombia's coastal areas at riskPossible
- Joint offshore campaign strengthens Colombia's energy potentialColombia's long-term energy production potential is strengthened by joint offshore discoveries.Reported
Explainers that pass through Colombia
Colombia is a step on the way to someone else- How could the powerful earthquake in Panama affect David Tamayo?National disaster unit may coordinate response to regional seismic activityLikely
- How could the earthquake originating in Panama affect Gustavo Petro?Colombia's President may need to direct national policy following Panama earthquake.Possible
- Ecopetrol shares fall amid Colombian peso market volatilityEcopetrol shares fall amid Colombian peso market volatilityReported
Around Colombia this week
News at the entities that move Colombia most-
Abelardo de la Espriella StructuralAbelardo de la Espriella met with the EPM chairman in Barranquilla, highlighting EPM's transfers as a weak spot in the Medellín budget.Moves Colombia
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Gustavo Petro StructuralGustavo Petro faces murder accusations and political criticism, while peace efforts lead to increased activity by Segunda Marquetalia.Moves Colombia
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Panama OperationalSanctions are being targeted at firms linked to Iran, with Panama involved in the enforcement.Moves Colombia
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United Nations OperationalThe United Nations noted the US withdrawal from climate accords.Moves Colombia
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Pedro Sánchez StructuralPedro Sánchez called a general election on October 1, 2026, following the rejection of government bills by parliament.Moves Colombia
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Costa Rica OperationalA travel promotion has been launched across Latin America, offering vacation packages to countries including Ecuador, Costa Rica, Argentina, and Peru.Moves Colombia
Connections
The 40 strongest of 5,791, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Chocó Department Structural
Chocó Department is a formal administrative division located within the country of Colombia.
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San Andrés Structural
San Andrés is an officially recognized and integral part of the sovereign territory of Colombia.
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Abelardo de la Espriella Structural
Abelardo de la Espriella serves as the President of Colombia, directing national policy and government response.
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Gustavo Petro Structural
Gustavo Petro serves as the President of Colombia, exercising formal executive authority and directing national policy.
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Panama Operational
Colombia and Panama maintain an operational relationship defined by shared regional environmental risks, border dynamics, and joint security coordination.
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Golan Heights Structural
Colombia formally recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
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David Tamayo Structural
David Tamayo holds the formal position as the head of Colombia's national disaster risk management unit.
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Ecopetrol Structural
Ecopetrol is a state-controlled, dominant energy company critical to Colombia's national energy supply and economic stability.
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Bolivia Operational
The countries engage in coordinated action regarding illicit economies, international policing, and shared political and environmental policies.
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United Nations Operational
The UN and Colombia maintain a strong, active partnership involving humanitarian aid, disaster response, and participation in international security bodies.
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National Liberation Army Operational
The National Liberation Army operates as an active rebel and criminal group engaged in ongoing conflict within Colombian territory.
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Ministry of Mines and Energy Structural
The Ministry of Mines and Energy is a formal component of the national government of Colombia.
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Ecuador Operational
Ecuador and Colombia maintain a complex, reciprocal relationship defined by shared borders, economic interdependence, and cross-border security challenges.
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Marco Rubio Operational
Marco Rubio engages in sustained bilateral diplomatic, security, and humanitarian cooperation with Colombia.
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Alejandro Barrera Structural
Alejandro Barrera serves as a high-ranking official within the governmental structure of Colombia.
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Special Jurisdiction for Peace Structural
The Special Jurisdiction for Peace is a specialized judicial body established by Colombia to prosecute crimes related to internal conflict.
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Antonio Sanguino Shared context
Antonio Sanguino operates as the Labor Minister within the government of Colombia.
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Elsa Noguera Structural
Elsa Noguera serves as the Transport Minister within the governmental structure of Colombia.
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Ivan Cepeda Structural
Ivan Cepeda's political career, including his candidacy and legislative roles, is defined by and operates within the political system of Colombia.
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Pedro Sánchez Structural
Pedro Sánchez holds the formal position of Minister of Defence for Colombia.
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Dian Structural
DIAN functions as the official tax authority for the Colombian state.
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Haiti Operational
Colombian military and diplomatic agents were involved in the assassination plot against the Haitian president, leading to diplomatic actions and ongoing support for veterans.
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Costa Rica Operational
Colombia and Costa Rica actively coordinate on regional security, migration, and mutual disaster response efforts.
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El Nino Operational
El Nino conditions actively influence Colombia's climate, leading to risks like drought, wildfires, and power shortages.
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Bolivar Structural
Bolivar is a formal administrative department within the country of Colombia.
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Morocco Operational
Morocco and Colombia are engaged in a strategic partnership characterized by mutual diplomatic support, including Colombia's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, and potential economic cooperation.
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PENTAGON Operational
Colombia and the Pentagon maintain an active security partnership involving joint military operations and planning.
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Francis L. Donovan Operational
Donovan, leading US Southern Command, engages in security cooperation and joint military operations with Colombia against drug trafficking.
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José Raúl Mulino Structural
José Raúl Mulino serves as the President of Colombia, performing official duties and responding to national crises.
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Jerusalem Structural
Colombia established a diplomatic embassy in Jerusalem, formalizing ongoing diplomatic ties.
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Jaime Andrés Beltrán Structural
Jaime Andrés Beltrán holds a formal ministerial position within the government structure of Colombia.
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Mehdi Jomaa Shared context
Mehdi Jomaa served in the capacity of Finance Minister for the government of Colombia.
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finance ministry Structural
The Finance Ministry functions as a core governmental body operating within the political and legislative structure of Colombia.
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National Hydrocarbons Agency Structural
The National Hydrocarbons Agency serves as the regulatory body for the oil and gas industry within Colombia.
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Miguel Gómez Martínez Structural
Miguel Gómez Martínez serves as the Finance Minister within the government structure of Colombia.
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Ministry of Finance Structural
The Ministry of Finance functions as the governmental body responsible for managing Colombia's national budget.
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Jovenel Moïse Operational
Colombian veterans and mercenaries were actively involved in planning and executing the assassination of Jovenel Moïse.
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Francia Márquez Structural
Francia Márquez formally served as a minister in the government of Colombia.
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constitutional court Structural
The constitutional court functions as a high judicial body whose rulings define and regulate the legal and political structure of Colombia.
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Beyoncé Transactional
Beyoncé has made multiple donations of $1 million to Colombia for disaster relief and recovery efforts.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
39 events- Abelardo de la Espriella ordered the removal of sensitive museum objects in Colombia.
- Qualitas is expanding its cross-border business operations in Costa Rica, Colombia, and Peru while shrinking its business with the US.
- A river has been identified as forming the border between Peru and Colombia.
- High Brent crude prices are providing economic support for Latin American nations like Colombia and Brazil, while FED policy influences regional markets.
- Informal mining operations in Colombia are currently lacking adequate safety infrastructure.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella spoke at the Ministry of Culture regarding the National Museum in Colombia.
- Governor Escobar addressed the mine collapse in Colombia on October 19, 2026.
- Alex Gonzalez was appointed as a department secretary in Colombia.
- Escobar was appointed as the governor of Nariño.
- Colombia offers critical minerals to counter Middle East conflicts while De la Espriella seeks to revive the oil industry.
- Colombia and Nicaragua took their sea boundary dispute to the International Court of Justice.
- The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued a ruling concerning neighboring maritime claims.
- Avocados are being grown in Colombian orchards.
- Labor policies sparked a worker hunger strike in Colombia in 2004.
- An earthquake struck near Herrera province in Panama, with tremors felt in neighboring Colombia.
- A student from Colombia attends Lesley University in Boston, while The Anchor opens in Charlestown.
- Indigenous leaders from across the Amazon are intensifying their fight against invaders in the region.
- Colombia faces a deadline to transfer old visas while Hurricane Trudy is forecast near the coast.
- Delphos calculated Argentina's carry trade return, ranking Argentina third behind Colombia.
- Juan Carlos Morales, who leads the national grid operator XM, issued warnings reported by El Tiempo.
- Dubai, Colombia, and Georgia are serving the fertility tourism market, with Georgia offering lower costs for gender selection.
- Lycoming College is expanding its global learning initiatives in Colombia, establishing a field school in Popayán.
- El Niño severity is affecting Colombia's inflation, and NOAA is tracking climate risks in Peru.
- A cruise ship departed Los Angeles and is heading to Costa Rica, Guatemala, Jamaica, and Colombia, while being threatened by Hurricane Trudy.
- Ecuador maintains deep trade ties with Beijing while US security ties and funding requests drive its partnership with Washington.
- Comparative economic analysis places Panama alongside Central American peers, noting its relative size compared to Colombia and Chile.
- Donald Trump signed an executive order on sanctions waiver while several Latin American countries report exposure to Russian petroleum and fertilizer.
- Armenia and Colombia jointly launched an initiative in Yerevan, with Hambardzum Matevosyan announcing the site and Leonardo DiCaprio providing support.
- Colombia resumed electricity exports to Ecuador, which relies on the power backup, despite business group opposition to cuts.
- Cuba is experiencing power cuts, Argentina reported a national surplus, and Colombia's market slipped amid political heat.
- A bloc was formed in Bolivia, with a Colombian delegate reading the founding declaration.
- Juan Manuel Santos signed a peace accord with FARC in Cuba in 2016.
- Colombia opens its embassy in Jerusalem and aligns its foreign policy with Donald Trump's stance.
- Ecopetrol appointed Ávila as compliance officer and faces conflict reparations claims in Colombia.
- Pakistan rejects India's provocative rhetoric regarding regional tensions.
- De la Espriella's government in Colombia is reversing an institutional name change previously made by Gustavo Petro.
- Grupo Energía Bogotá raised funds in Colombia by selling notes at a BVC auction, with Bancolombia structuring the offer.
- Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro plans a protest and threatens a strike against current President Abelardo de la Espriella's government.
- Carlos Feria, former security chief for President Petro, was retired by the National Police of Colombia.
September 2026
7 events- San Sebastian Film Festival features Mexican, Colombian, and Argentine filmmakers, highlighting regional cinema.
- New government policies are creating serious threats to the ongoing peace accord in Colombia.
- Global Witness documents violence against environmental defenders in the Cauca region of Colombia near the Ecuadorian border.
- Ecuador and Colombia established cooperation via a Secure Border Implementation Letter to address transnational criminal threats along their shared border.
- New president Abelardo de la Espriella leads an ideological rupture in Colombia and reverses Petro's peace framework.
- Colombia severed diplomatic relations with Iran on September 25, 2026.
- Colombia severed diplomatic ties due to security concerns following a foreign policy shift endorsed by US President Trump.
August 2026
3 events- President vowed to restore order and eradicate narco-terrorists, seeking alliances to support anti-cartel efforts.
- Newspaper consolidates its presence in the region involving Colombia and Chile.
- Analyst groups monitor the region as the US maintains an assertive military posture and targets countries in Latin America with its policy.
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July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
9 events- Aris Mining operates in Colombia via the Segovia segment and also has operational interests in Guyana.
- Abelardo de la Espriella is elected president of Colombia, while Barranquilla faces infrastructure failures and threats of US extradition.
- CNL focuses on gold deposits in Colombia while Apollo system is located there, alongside AI stocks benefiting from Trump-era tariffs.
- Authorities are investigating a mine explosion that occurred in the Cundinamarca region of Colombia.
- El Niño conditions are causing increased risks of droughts and floods in high-risk countries across Africa and Latin America.
- Calavo Growers and Mission Produce are competing in the global avocado market, expanding into Europe and diversifying sourcing from Peru and Colombia.
- Abelardo de la Espriella won the Colombian presidential election and promised to relocate the embassy to Jerusalem.
- Several South American countries, including Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina, are facing geopolitical shifts under the threat of intervention or siege.
- Criminal organizations are active in Chile and Colombia, while Trump announced a US-Venezuelan raid.