America Colombia Political asylum has been granted to former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli, who has been convicted of money laundering and claims political persecution, enabling his transfer from Nicaragua's embassy in Panama
America Colombia A potential loss of 15.000 jobs and an 8% drop in exports could affect Colombia if the US maintains a 10% tariff, according to a study warning of significant impacts on investment and key industries
America Colombia Colombia has begun destroying weapons from the dissident group Comuneros del Sur as part of President Gustavo Petro's “Total Peace” plan, but ongoing violence and stalled negotiations with larger armed groups suggest true peace remains distant
America Colombia 54% of Colombia companies have planned to increase spending in 2025 to boost efficiency, productivity, and talent development, making the country one of the top three in Latin America for AI investment
America Colombia Rising guerrilla violence, internal cabinet conflicts, and a dispute with Donald Trump made the approval rating of Colombian President Gustavo Petro drop to 33% in February
America Colombia Despite Colombia's decriminalization of abortion three years ago, recent reports reveal how women are still being reported and prosecuted to this day, with stigma and criminalization persisting, and complicating their access to rights
America Colombia Over 46.000 children in Catatumbo are facing danger, NGO Save the Children is warning, as renewed clashes between FARC dissidents and the national army are forcing mass displacement and increasing risks of forced recruitment
America Colombia During a televised meeting, Colombian President Gustavo Petro argued that cocaine is "no worse than whiskey" and would be easily dismantled if legalized worldwide, sparking tensions with the US amid record coca production and disputes over drug policy
America Colombia After tensions over Colombia’s refusal to accept deportation flights, President Petro agreed to US terms, allowing 201 deportees to return, easing threats of mutual tariffs, which had alarmed Colombian exporters reliant on the US
America Colombia Colombia has suspended peace talks with the ELN guerrilla group after violent clashes in Catatumbo, citing war crimes and lack of commitment to peace, marking the second suspension since talks began in 2022
America Colombia Colombia is emerging as a hub for digital nomads, with its visa allowing remote work for up to two years; in 2025, 9.000 American digital nomads are expected to settle in Colombia, drawn by its lifestyle and affordability
America Colombia Colombia set a record in 2024 with 6,2 million international visitors, surpassing projections and highlighting its appeal as a top Latin American destination, driven by its culture, natural beauty and also sustainable tourism efforts
America Colombia A humpback whale completed an extraordinary 13.000 km migration from Colombia to Zanzibar, Tanzania; one of the longest ever recorded, it is possibly driven by climate change or breeding behavior shifts