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The Puerto Rican rapper Cosculluela now plays the Royal Center in Bogotá, Colombia, on Saturday 14 November 2026, after his September date moved. Tickets start at about US$60 plus fees. The post Cosculluela Bogotá 2026: Colombia Concert Moved to 14 November at Royal Center appeared first on The Rio Times.
Grupo Cibest, parent of Bancolombia, cut its Colombia 2027 growth forecast to 2.4% from 2.6%, saying the government’s spending squeeze will take half a point off growth while inflation tops 7% and rates stay at 12%. The post Colombia’s Largest Bank Sees 2027 Growth Slowing to 2.4% on Spending Cuts appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia's capital needs money for 370,000 smart street lights. Its council has approved higher business taxes on banks, car dealers and alcohol sellers from 2027, and cuts for restaurants, bars and most industry. The post Colombia’s Capital Votes Higher Taxes on Banks, Car Sales and Alcohol appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella has emerged as close ally the of Trump administration in South America.
Ecopetrol's new president says Colombia has 7.4 years of oil reserves and 5.9 years of gas, and is taking the company back into fracking and offshore drilling. The post Ecopetrol Fracking Return and Offshore Push as Colombia Reserves Fall appeared first on The Rio Times.
Iran called Colombia's accusations baseless, accused Bogota of narco-terrorist links of its own and warned of necessary measures after Colombia cut relations. The post Iran Hits Back at Colombia With Narco-Terrorism Claim After Ties Cut appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia bonds: Bank of America raised the country’s external sovereign debt to overweight, citing a spending-led fiscal adjustment and lower deficits. The post Colombia Bonds Get Bank of America Overweight Call on 3.1% Primary Deficit appeared first on The Rio Times.
Under Gustavo Petro, Geovany Andrés Rojas sat at Colombia's peace talks while a US court sought him on cocaine charges. On Friday the new government began sending him to face them. The post Colombia Sends Armed-Group Boss From Peace Talks to Face US Drug Charges appeared first on The Rio Times.
ANDI, Colombia’s most powerful business lobby, is losing three Ardila Lülle firms, and Coca-Cola’s bottlers quit one of its chambers. What is behind it. The post ANDI Loses 3 Sugar-Industry Firms as Colombia’s Business Row Deepens appeared first on The Rio Times.
COLOMBIA · MONEY & POLITICS Key Facts —The country Colombia is Latin America’s third-most-populous economy, with about 52 million people, and a dollar-pension favourite: many expats and retirees are paid in US dollars and spend in pesos. —The background The peso had been one of the region’s steadier currencies this quarter, holding near 3,200 per […] The post Colombia’s Peso Slides 2.43% to 3,287: What Expats Need to Know appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia's President De La Espriella forced out Colpensiones chief Carlos René Montoya on 24 September, three days after swearing him in. The post Colombia: Pension Fund Chief Forced Out Three Days After Taking Office appeared first on The Rio Times.
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 health funding is short by at least US$4 billion in 2027, says the patient movement Pacientes Colombia, which wants a bank tax kept for health. The post Colombia Health Funding: Patient Groups Demand US$4 Billion More for 2027 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia blackout cost: Corficolombiana puts power rationing at about US$1.75 million an hour as El Niño drains dams and strains gas supply. The post Colombia Blackout Cost Put at US$1.75 Million an Hour as El Niño Strains Gas 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.
The Colombia bombing rules imposed by a Bogota judge are now under appeal. The ruling did not ban air strikes. It attached five conditions to them. The post Colombia Bombing Rules Challenged by the Government in Court Appeal appeared first on The Rio Times.
This article was originally published by Erick Espinosa on The Bogotá Post and was republished with permission. Medellín, Colombia — Colombia withdrew from the Equal Rights Coalition on September 17, ending its participation in the largest intergovernmental alliance dedicated to LGBTIQ+ rights. The country’s foreign ministry confirmed the exit in a letter issued by the […] The post What Colombia’s exit from an international LGBTI rights coalition signals appeared first on Latin America Reports.
A Bogotá judge has lifted the Colombia bombing suspension near recruited children but set the military five conditions. Two other orders stand. The post Colombia Bombing Suspension Lifted by Bogotá Judge, With Rules to Protect Recruits appeared first on The Rio Times.
A Colombia power rationing on the scale of 1992 would cost about US$9.6 billion and put up to 210,000 jobs at risk, a consultancy estimates. The post Colombia Power Rationing on 1992 Scale Would Cost US$9.6 Billion, Study Finds appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian alternative asset manager Patria Investments Ltd and minority partner Ashmore Colombia agreed to sell one of Colombia’s largest solar parks to power generator Isagen SA for an undisclosed amount, completing an investment cycle that took the project from early-stage development to operation.
The US is moving US$52 million in military financing from Slovakia, North Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panama. The post US Shifts US$52 Million in Military Aid to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panama 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.
Venezuela comes off the US failed-drug list as a Trump–Rodríguez meeting is set for UNGA week. Colombia refuses an ELN hostage exchange and moves its navy command to Cartagena. Ecuador’s courts free 56 detained fishermen. The post Latin America Defense Monitor — September 12–19, 2026 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.
A Colombia ELN hostage exchange was ruled out by President Abelardo De la Espriella, who demanded the release of four captives without conditions. The post Colombia ELN Hostage Exchange Ruled Out by De la Espriella 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.