Colombia lost nearly 88,900 hectares of forest — an area larger than New York City — in just six months, according to a new report from the country’s public watchdog.
Colombia has formally applied to join the China-based New Development Bank, deepening Latin America’s growing alignment with Beijing as regional leaders react to U.S. policy shifts under President Donald Trump.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on May 16 that his country has started the process of joining the New Development Bank of BRICS.
China and Colombia have signed a joint cooperation plan under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), further strengthening bilateral economic ties, Chinese state media reported Wednesday following a high-level meeting in Beijing.
Colombia's president has suspended a ceasefire with a FARC offshoot after efforts to extend the truce failed, though peace talks remain on track.
A yellow fever outbreak in Colombia has prompted a nationwide health emergency, with 74 confirmed cases and 34 deaths since last year. The central-western Tolima region is facing the highest number of cases.
Colombian Peace Commissioner Otty Patino reaffirmed the government’s openness to dialogue with the ELN rebels despite recent attacks that halted peace talks. The government continues to focus on regional peace strategies, engaging with smaller factions while pushing for irreversible peace processes.
Comuneros del Sur surrender weapons and agree to disarmament in landmark peace accord with Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
Colombia’s Finance Minister Diego Guevara is reportedly resigning after budget disputes with President Gustavo Petro, local media say. The finance ministry denies having official information, but sources claim he stepped down Monday night, with German Avila Plaza expected to replace him.
Colombia has confirmed the release of 29 soldiers kidnapped by civilians under coercion from a FARC dissident faction.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday urged undocumented Colombians in the United States to quit their jobs "immediately" and return to Colombia.
Residents of Colombia’s capital voiced their disagreement with President Gustavo Petro’s decision to reject two U.S. military flights carrying deported migrants, expressing concerns about potential retaliation from the United States.
Colombia's Black and White Carnival has once again dazzled crowds this year. Recognized by UNESCO, this iconic festival celebrates centuries of tradition.
At least 13 dead and 30 injured after a tourist bus plunges into a 150-meter ravine in southwestern Colombia. Mechanical failure and speed suspected.
Colombian Authorities seize cocaine worth over 50 million dollars, off the country's coastline.
The COP16 summit in Colombia has begun, addressing the urgent global biodiversity crisis and setting the stage for further action on nature conservation, building on the Kunming-Montreal accord.
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