America Colombia The Colombian and Brazilian armed forces have jointly stepped up the fight against transnational crime in the Amazon; military authorities from both countries signed an agreement to close in on criminal organizations in the region
America Colombia Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared July 15th a civic holiday nationwide due to the Copa America final - regardless of the outcome of Colombia in the final - aiming to promote unity amid preparations for Independence Day on July 20th
America Colombia A new digital wallet targeting independent workers has been launched in Colombia's 'fintech' market, aimed at reducing costs and payment processing times for freelancers and enabling easy opening of a US bank account without being in the country
America Colombia The Colombian government and the Segunda Marquetalia, a dissident faction of the disbanded FARC guerrillas, began their first round of peace negotiations, in an effort by President Gustavo Petro to end the country's decades-long armed conflict
America Colombia Medical treatment will be provided in Colombia for Palestinian children injured in the ongoing war in Gaza; the Colombian government announced they will get to the country for specialized care together with their families