America Colombia Over 297 acres of Pablo Escobar’s former estate, known for its invasive hippos, have been handed over to women affected by the armed conflict, as part of a land reform aimed to reclaim property from narco-linked interests and aid victims
America Colombia Colombia has issued its first convictions for conflict-related crimes, sentencing former FARC leaders for over 20.000 abuses in a landmark ruling that marks a shift toward restorative justice, emphasizing truth and victim participation
America Colombia A coordinated attack involving a car bombing in Cali and the shooting down of a police helicopter in Antioquia has killed 19 people in Colombia, with authorities blaming FARC dissidents amid growing criticism of the government’s peace strategy
America Colombia Colombia has faced a worsening health system crisis that has forced the closure of maternity wards and emergency rooms due to delayed government payments and insufficient transfers to health insurers
America Colombia Driven by a growing tech sector and strong digital marketing demand, Colombia has seen companies embrace AI-generated virtual influencers to enhance brand engagement, following global trends like digital model cloning
America Colombia A surge in techno-scientific advances in coca cultivation has boosted yields and resistance: despite record seizures by the state, drug traffickers have enhanced cocaine profitability
America Colombia A new labor law in Colombia enhances worker protections by increasing overtime pay, limiting short-term contracts, and formalizing app-based delivery jobs
America Colombia A 6,3 magnitude earthquake has hit Colombia on 8 June, causing severe destruction in Santa Cecilia, where landslides have blocked roads and emergency teams have begun rescue operations
America Colombia After breaking ties with Israel over the Gaza conflict, Colombia has appointed Jorge Iván Ospina as its first ambassador to Palestine and officially opened an embassy there
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