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 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