Colombia
Tracked across 87 events · 1447 articles · First seen Feb 01, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026
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Domestic
Impact: Colombia is the nation where the assassination attempt on Miguel Uribe Turbay occurred, highlighting ongoing political violence and security challenges within the country.
Jun 08, 2025 · 22 articles
International
Impact: Colombia is where the San José (galley) wreckage was discovered and its government claims full ownership of the treasure under a 2020 law, leading to a legal battle.
Jun 11, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The assassination of Miguel Uribe Turbay has reignited fears of political violence in Colombia, reminiscent of the 1990s, potentially impacting the country's stability and democratic processes.
Aug 11, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Colombia>>>'s relations with the United States>>> have been strained by Gustavo Petro>>>'s actions and the subsequent visa revocation. The country's status as a reliable U.S. ally in South America is being questioned.
Sep 27, 2025 · 9 articles
Accidents
Mateo Perez, a 25-year-old Colombian journalist, was found dead in a restive northwestern region of Colombia, Antioquia department, where Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia dissidents, Clan del Golfo drug traffickers, and illegal gold miners operate.…
Impact: Colombia is experiencing a surge in guerrilla attacks and faces challenges in protecting journalists, as highlighted by Mateo Perez's murder.
May 09, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Rogers Devia, a former mayor and ally of Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, was shot dead in Cubarral, Colombia, along with his aide Éder Cardona. This incident is the latest in a series…
Impact: Colombia is the nation where the political violence and assassinations occurred, impacting its upcoming presidential elections and overall political stability.
May 16, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Colombia, through its President Gustavo Petro, has initiated a call for a criminal investigation against the United States and Donald Trump for the Caribbean strikes, highlighting deteriorating diplomatic ties.
Sep 24, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Millicom announced its Q1 2026 earnings, reporting a revenue of $2 billion and an operating profit of $416 million, with equity free cash flow up 66.5% year-on-year. The company's CEO, Marcelo Benítez, highlighted strategic progress,…
Impact: Millicom strengthened its position in Colombia through several acquisitions, including EPM's stake in Tigo UNE and Telefónica's majority stake in Coltel, and later the remaining stake in Coltel from La Nación de Colombia. Tigo Colombia also conducted a voluntary retirement plan.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Colombia is a major producer of cocaine, and the Trump administration has imposed sanctions on its President, Gustavo Petro, and his family over accusations of involvement in the global drug trade, escalating tensions.
Oct 24, 2025 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: Colombia is the location of Soma Gold Corp.'s Nechí Project and its existing mining operations.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Tech
A study by the University of California, Davis, funded by Wellcome Trust, projects that climate change will drive rodent-borne arenaviruses into new parts of South America over the next 20 to 40 years. This will…
Impact: Parts of Colombia are expected to see the spread of Guanarito virus.
May 04, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: Colombia ordered the closure and evacuation of beaches and low-tide areas as a precautionary measure against tsunami waves.
Jul 29, 2025 · 35 articles
International
Impact: Colombia is mentioned as one of the world's top cocaine producers, contributing to Ecuador's role as a drug transit hub.
Jan 12, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
XTransfer, a leading B2B cross-border trade payment platform, participated as a Platinum sponsor in the Chile Fintech Forum 2026 and introduced its X-Net platform in Americas. X-Net is a unified B2B cross-border settlement network and…
Impact: Colombia is a growth market where XTransfer plans to expand its services, improving minor-currency liquidity and risk automation for SMEs.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
A report by the International Crisis Group, published on May 12, reveals that organized crime poses a significant and growing threat to the Amazon rainforest. Criminal groups, including Brazilian factions like Comando Vermelho and Primeiro…
Impact: Brazilian crime groups occasionally cross borders into Colombia, competing or collaborating with armed groups from the neighboring state.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Drug traffickers from Colombia are mentioned as having ties to gangs operating within Ecuador's prison system, contributing to the violence.
Nov 10, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Colombia's President, Gustavo Petro, is participating in the Barcelona meetings, showing its involvement in international progressive discussions.
Apr 17, 2026 · 35 articles
Business
GAC Group has reported a substantial 133.9% year-on-year increase in overseas export volume from January to April 2026, reaching 70,474 vehicles. This growth is driven by its 'One GAC 2.0' strategy, with an annual target…
Impact: Colombia experienced a 1,007% skyrocketing of GAC Group's sales, with the AION UT ranking first in the pure electric hatchback segment.
May 02, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Pope Francis encouraged the peace process in Colombia.
Apr 21, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Colombia is identified as a source country for cocaine that is smuggled through Venezuela to the Caribbean and Europe.
Nov 07, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Colombia supported the request for an urgent meeting of the International — United Nations Security Council, indicating its diplomatic involvement in addressing the escalating conflict.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
Business
B2Gold announced its Q1 2026 operational and financial results, reporting gold production of 237,763 ounces, exceeding expectations across all operations. The company achieved consolidated cash operating costs of $1,005 per gold ounce produced and consolidated…
Impact: B2Gold is developing the Gramalote Project in central Colombia.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
International
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition, carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza, was intercepted by Israel in international waters near Greece. Over 100 pro-Palestinian activists were aboard the vessels, which had set sail from Barcelona. After the interception,…
Impact: Colombia, along with 10 other countries, condemned the Israeli assault on the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Apr 30, 2026 · 38 articles
Regulatory
The Nigeria — National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency in Nigeria has introduced a Cooperative-Led Extended Producer Responsibility Model to formally integrate informal waste workers into the country's waste management system. This initiative, announced…
Impact: Colombia is mentioned as a country that has successfully adopted cooperative-led systems for integrating informal waste actors.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
International
The United States has nearly doubled its deportations to El Salvador in the first months of 2026, with 5,033 Salvadorans deported compared to 2,547 in the same period of 2025. This surge is attributed to…
Impact: Colombia, along with Mexico, refused to attend the 'Shield of the Americas' coalition aimed at cracking down on criminal groups in Latin America.
May 13, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Impact: Colombia was mentioned as one of the countries Donald Trump has recently threatened, indicating a broader pattern of aggressive US foreign policy.
Jan 11, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Gran Tierra Energy Inc. announced the final voting results from its annual meeting of stockholders held on May 8, 2026. Stockholders elected all five nominated directors, including Gary Guidry, Robert B. Hodgins, Alison Redford, Ronald…
Impact: Gran Tierra Energy currently focuses on oil and natural gas exploration and production in Colombia.
May 08, 2026 · 7 articles
International
The International — United Nations Security Council is set to begin talks on a US- and Bahrain-backed draft resolution that could impose sanctions or authorize force against Iran if it continues attacks and threats to…
Impact: Colombia abstained from voting on a previous UN resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
May 04, 2026 · 75 articles
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