America Colombia Medellin has been designated as the World Book Capital for 2027 by UNESCO to reward investment in culture and social urbanism: the city saw a 542% rise in bookstores, many of which were transformed from former prisons and police facilities
America Colombia FARC dissident organization EMC declared in a statement that a guerrilla attack that killed 20 civilians in the southwest was a “regrettable incident” resulting from “errors in military maneuvering during combat”, civilian deaths “were not premeditated”
America Colombia To regulate heavy vehicle traffic on roads in Subachoque, a technical committee has set a 15 days deadline for the installation of toll gantries, as mayors in the region report cargo is using internal roads to evade tolls
America Colombia A Colombian Air Force Hercules plane crashed in Puerto Leguízamo loosing altitude a few minutes after take off leaving 68 dead, two missing, 57 injured, many of whom seriously
America Colombia Parliamentary elections were held in Colombia on 8 March 2026 following a campaign period marred by the killings of over 60 political and community leaders and figures, including a presidential candidate; 126.000 law enforcement officers were deployed
America Colombia Colombia has implemented 30% tariffs on more than 70 products from Ecuador, escalating a trade dispute triggered by Ecuador’s similar levy over border security and trade deficit concerns, while Bogotá has also suspended electricity sales
America Colombia A 30-day state of emergency has been declared in eight northern departments after atypical heavy rains have caused severe flooding that has killed 18 people, destroyed over 4.300 homes and affected 150.000 residents, inundating 300.000 hectares
America Colombia Colombia has imposed a 30% tariff on Ecuadorian goods and suspended electricity exports after Ecuador announced similar tariffs over a trade deficit, escalating a commercial dispute rooted in border security and bilateral cooperation concerns
America Colombia President Gustavo Petro has warned of a “real threat” of possible US military action against Colombia after US President Donald Trump said an operation there “sounds good”, stressing the need for dialogue despite tensions over narcotics
America Colombia The use of high‑tech drones to spray coca crops has been approved, seeking safer eradication in remote rebel‑controlled areas and easing tensions with the US, after record cocaine production has risen to about 261.000 hectares,
America Colombia Citing visits by regional leaders to Washington and alleging financial influence, President Gustavo Petro has accused the US of attempting to interfere in Colombia's 2026 elections
America Colombia Harsh criticism rained upon Colombia after military bombings against armed groups have killed at least 15 recruited minors since August, revealing a sharp shift in President Petro’s strategy despite his initial pledge for “total peace”
America Colombia Intelligence sharing with the US has been suspended after recent missile strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean have killed at least 76 people, citing human rights concerns and potential violations of international law