What is happening in Colombia’s Norte de Santander? US warns of elevated attack risk

Norte de Santander, in northeastern Colombia, borders Venezuela and includes the Catatumbo region, an area that has been affected by violence involving illegal armed groups Representational Image Courtesy: Ahmed/Pexels Bogota: The United States has …

Colombia slaps lengthy prison sentences on rebels for recruiting children

A JUDGE sentenced in absentia 11 commanders of Colombia’s largest remaining rebel group to prison on Monday for recruiting 60 children as young as eight into their ranks between 2004 and 2018. The commanders of the National Liberation Army (ELN) were found …

Colombia returns to IMF as fiscal deficit projects record numbers

Less than two months after taking office, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed that country authorities are negotiating financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to address Colombia’s fiscal deficit. IMF Deputy …

CGBio Hosts Facetem Symposium in Colombia

CGBio hosted 'Meet the Masters LATAM 2026' at Hilton Bogota Corferias in Bogota, Colombia, from Sep. 3 to .4. This event was organized to present the academic rationale for 'Facetem', a calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) filler, and to share …

Claro Colombia inks MVNO deal with Movil Exito

Claro Colombia (America Movil) has signed an MVNO agreement with Movil Exito to enable the brand of leading retailer Grupo Exito to expand its coverage nationwide using Claro's 4G and 5G infrastructure. The service will initially be offered in 30 Grupo …

Where to Eat in Medellín, Colombia: A Local's List

Zombra Neighborhood: El Poblado Price range: $$ - $$$ Must-order: Fresh catch served with sweet peppers and topped with a marijuana leaf Chef Pablo Naranjo’s Zombra is a fine dining experience with none of the pretension, showcasing a sustainability- …

Binational Hotel Circuit will promote tourism between Venezuela and Colombia

Published at: 29/09/2026 01:58 PM The Binational Hotel Circuit formed a strategic alliance between a dozen hotels on the Táchira - Norte de Santander axis to promote tourism between the Republic of Colombia and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela …

Drone attacks hit police in Cauca and Chocó as Colombia’s displacement crisis deepens

At least 10 police officers were wounded Tuesday in a series of attacks involving drones and explosives in two regions of Colombia, as armed groups continue to employ unmanned aircraft against security forces and the country records a growing number of …

Addi integrates with dLocal and will be a payment option in global giants in Colombia

Addi, the Colombian buy now and pay later (BNPL) fintech founded in 2018 by Santiago Suárez (CEO), Daniel Vallejo and Elmer Ortega, closed an alliance with dLocal, the Uruguayan payment processor listed on Nasdaq, to ​​appear as a payment option in …

Colombia protest, hungry seabirds and a smoking Mount Etna: photos of the day – Tuesday