14 killed in clash between ELN and Colombia military
A clash between the ELN and National Army has left two soldiers and 12 guerrillas dead on Tuesday in Northeastern Colombia, according to reports by local media.
Displaced Colombia indigenous community mired in humanitarian crisis in Cali
The “grave humanitarian crisis” facing western Colombia’s indigenous Embera Katio community has spilled over into the country’s third largest city, according to a report released by the Cali ombudsman on…
Polling stations open for Colombia’s expats
Congressional voting for citizens living outside of Colombia began on Monday and will continue until Sunday.
Colombia government subsidiary illegally selling German guns: Report
Colombia’s state-run weapons manufacturer Indumil is illegally trading guns from Germany despite it being against the German law which prohibits the export of arms to countries in conflict, weekly Semana…
Colombia Central Bank maintains interest rate of 3.25%
National interest rates are to be held at 3.25% according to a statement released by Colombia’s Central Bank on Friday.
US condemns human rights abuses in Colombia
The US Department of State has criticized Colombia for an inefficient judiciary, forced displacement, corruption, and social discrimination in its annual Human Rights Report on Thursday.
OAS calls for Colombia to do more in case of assassinated journalist
A commission of the Organization of American States on Wednesday urged Colombia to increase efforts to resolve the case of a recently assassinated journalist.
Barranquilla Carnival ready to rock Colombia’s Caribbean coast
The annual Barranquilla Carnival is set to start Saturday and will continue on for four days of lights, color, music, parades and shows.
Colombia turns to tech company to reduce unnecessary govt spending
Colombia announced a deal on Wednesday with a US company to help streamline government finances and allegedly save $1 billion in spending.