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

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

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

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

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