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Russia’s embassy rejected spying claims against Sergei Vagin, whom Colombia’s president ordered expelled on 30 September 2026. The post Russia Rejects Colombia Spy Claims Against Sergei Vagin appeared first on The Rio Times.
The head of Colombia’s most influential business lobby stepped down amid tensions with the country’s new government.
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella has emerged as close ally the of Trump administration in South America.
Colombia has formally broken diplomatic relations with Iran over alleged terrorist links, the Hormuz blockade and IAEA obstruction; consular ties remain. The post Colombia Severs Diplomatic Relations with Iran Over Terrorism Links appeared first on The Rio Times.
Medellín, Colombia – 278 criminal femicide complaints were issued across Colombia from January 1 to July 31, 2026, representing roughly one victim per day, Colombia’s human rights Ombudsman announced earlier this month. The report underscores the persistent crisis of violence against women in the country, said the Ombudsman, with official bodies struggling to both document […] The post State urged to act amid femicide crisis in Colombia appeared first on Latin America Reports.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa insisted at the UN Wednesday that the Golan Heights region will remain Syrian after Colombia last month recognized Israeli sovereignty over the strategically important territory.
A reported order keeping ministers away from ANDI chief Bruce Mac Master draws fire from ex-minister Alejandro Gaviria and senators in Colombia. The post Bruce Mac Master Snub: Gaviria Calls Colombia’s Government Arrogant appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia is withdrawing the UNP security details of 20 Petro allies, including ex-ministers Armando Benedetti and Antonio Sanguino. Appeals are open. The post UNP Security Details Withdrawn From Benedetti, Sanguino and Other Petro Ministers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia's transitional justice court says a proposed cut to its 2027 budget would hit victim protection and office costs. The president backs the cut. The post Colombia’s Peace Court Says Budget Cut Threatens Victim Protection appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia's runner-up Ivan Cepeda backs marches against President De la Espriella. Unions plan an October march and a November national strike. The post Colombia’s Election Runner-Up Backs Union Protests Against New President appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia left the Equal Rights Coalition on 17 September, part-way through the co-chair term it held with Spain. Domestic law is unchanged. The post Colombia Quits the Global LGBTI Rights Coalition It Was Co-Chairing appeared first on The Rio Times.
President Abelardo De la Espriella says Colombia has approved 85 extraditions since 7 August 2026, most of them to the United States. The post Colombia Signs 85 Extraditions in Six Weeks, De la Espriella Says appeared first on The Rio Times.
A Bogotá court lifted its suspension of Colombian air strikes in areas with recruited minors, replacing it with a reinforced standard of precaution. The post Colombia Court Lifts Air Strike Ban, Sets Rules on Minors appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trump says the country has made progress against narcotics since Maduro's removal, may also remove Colombia and Bolivia.
Washington removed Venezuela from the group of countries it says failed to meet drug-control obligations, and signaled that Colombia could follow next year if its new government makes progress against cocaine trafficking.
Colombia's opposition statute gives reply time to parties, not individuals. Iván Cepeda phrased it correctly, and the window shuts within 48 hours. The post Petro Cannot Claim the Right of Reply in Colombia. His Party Can, and Has Until Tuesday Night. appeared first on The Rio Times.
A circuit court in Puerto Asis suspended the pilot programme. Colombia has been trying to restart aerial eradication since a 2015 ban. The post A Small-Town Judge Just Grounded Colombia’s Return to Aerial Spraying of Coca appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia’s right-wing president, Abelardo de la Espriella, is easing gun restrictions in a country with one of the highest rates of firearm deaths in South America. “For years, citizens who obey the law were restricted while criminals continued arming themselves to the teeth illegally. That has to change,” de la Espriella said on X on September 8. Shortly after, […] The post Colombia’s president eases gun restrictions arguing citizens’ right to self-defense appeared first on Latin America Reports.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged closer security cooperation with Bogota on the first stop of his three-nation tour of pro-Washington Latin American nations. Rubio hailed the election of Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella as part of a growing alignment with US interests across the Western Hemisphere.
Security, anti-narcotics, and trade topped the agenda. The post Marco Rubio visits Colombia as he begins South American tour appeared first on Latin America Reports.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Colombia on Tuesday to meet President Abelardo de la Espriella, sign agreements on critical minerals and civil nuclear cooperation and take up the country’s ties to China, in the first visit by a cabinet-level US official since the Colombian leader took office a month ago. Colombia’s participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Chinese investment in critical infrastructure were on the agenda for the meeting, a Colombian official...
Five new right-wing governments were expected to roll back Chinese influence. Peru, Colombia and Argentina have not, and the rollbacks came from elsewhere. The post Latin America China Ties Survived the Region’s Right Turn appeared first on The Rio Times.
President Abelardo de la Espriella eased Colombia’s strict gun laws by lifting a general suspension of permits to carry firearms.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday arrived in Colombia following the recent election of hard-right lawyer and US ally President Abelardo de la Espriella, and a string of right-wing electoral victories across Latin America. Colombia is the first stop on a tour designed to bolster pro-US leaders and cement influence over the continent.
Colombia names Ordóñez OAS ambassador again, a controversial conservative who served before. The appointment reverses Petro-era policies. The post Colombia Names Ordóñez as OAS Ambassador Again appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Rubio Colombia trip runs 8 to 10 September and takes in Ecuador and Peru. It is his first visit to Colombia and Peru as US secretary of state. The post Rubio Colombia Trip Set for Next Week, With Ecuador and Peru appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia's Ministry of Equality is in liquidation. All five deputy-minister posts are gone, and the government is claiming early savings. The post Colombia’s Ministry of Equality Is Being Wound Up Post by Post appeared first on The Rio Times.
A Colombian court suspended two passport contracts, but passport issuance continues and applications are still being taken. Here is what changed. The post Colombia Court Hits Passport Contracts, but Passport Issuance Goes On appeared first on The Rio Times.
A Colombian court suspended offensive air operations against camps where recruited children may be present. The government is appealing the order. The post Colombia Court Suspends Offensive Air Operations Over Child Recruits appeared first on The Rio Times.