America Colombia The Defense Minister has formally apologised for civilian executions during the 2008 national armed conflict; he apologised on behalf of the country for over 6.400 killings by the military that were formerly known as “casualties”
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