America Colombia The country’s congress has voted to impose taxes on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks to curb obesity and address other health issues; starting from 10%, and going all the way up to 20% in 2025
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