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Colombia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Colombia News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Colombia and South America. From national politics and business developments to the economy, energy, technology, public safety, tourism, culture, entertainment, sports, and major events happening across the country, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each day. Whether you're living in Colombia, part of the Colombian community abroad, or simply want to stay connected to one of South…
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Colombia’s Education Minister Resigns | Colombia News
Colombia’s education minister Viviane Morales resigned after just under a month, citing family reasons, as President Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed and…
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President Walks Among Bodies in Colombia | Colombia News
Colombia’s ombudsman Iris Marin has slammed President Abelardo de la Espriella for walking among the bodies of 23 victims—including two young people—after a…
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Court Orders Ceasefire to Protect Children | Colombia News
A Bogotá court has ordered Colombia’s government and military to pause air strikes against armed groups until they can ensure children aren’t at risk — a move…
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Colombia Reverses Decade-Long Gun Ban | Colombia News
Colombia’s president just overturned a 10-year gun ban, arguing it unfairly disarmed law-abiding citizens while criminals kept thriving with illegal weapons…
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Zuluaga’s Controversial Intelligence Rise | Colombia News
Colombia’s new intelligence chief, retired General Jorge Andres Zuluaga, brings decades of military intel experience—including starring in the rescue of Ingrid…
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Colombia’s Political Shifts and Economic Tides | Colombia News
Colombia’s political scene is heating up as far-right campaigns deploy slick marketing tactics, while a 25% peso surge in just one year strains media budgets…
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Liberals Back Espriella’s Legislative Push | Colombia News
Colombia’s Liberal Party officially backs President Abelardo de la Espriella’s congressional coalition, sealing a legislative majority that sidelines the…
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Colombia and U.S. Forge New Security & Energy Pact | Colombia News
Colombia and the U.S. are forging a new chapter in their strained relationship with landmark deals on nuclear energy and rare earth minerals, signed by…
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Judge Orders Removal of Government Crime Videos | Colombia News
A Bogotá judge has ordered Colombia’s government to erase social media posts showing President Abelardo de la Espriella standing among corpses of suspected…
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Colombia Tests Limited Aerial Fumigation | Colombia News
Colombia’s launching a high-stakes pilot program to test aerial fumigation of coca crops using Glufosinate Ammonium in a tiny, controlled zone—ten square…
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Court Halts Coca Spraying Pilot | Colombia News
A court just halted Colombia’s planned return to aerial spraying of coca crops, blocking a pilot program set for Putumayo province after a local group sued…
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Colombia’s New Drug War Promise | Colombia News
The US President slams Colombia for failing to curb drug trafficking, blaming past administrations for chaos—but now backs new president Abelardo de la…
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Colombia Prepares National Strike Against Illegitimate Government | Colombia News
Colombia’s 1,500+ social and labor groups are gearing up for a massive national strike in November—either the 11th or 20th—to fight an “illegitimate…
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Colombia Withdraws from LGBT Rights Coalition | Colombia News
Colombia shocks the global LGBTIQ+ rights community by pulling out of the Equal Rights Coalition — a move that signals a dramatic pivot in its foreign policy…
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Colombia’s Stats Chief Fired Over Economic Data | Colombia News
Colombia’s stats chief was fired for refusing to endorse manipulated labor data — a move that exposed a political tug-of-war over economic narratives, as the…
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Colombia’s New Rules to Protect Child Soldiers | Colombia News
Colombia’s military now has the green light to strike against armed groups—but only under strict new rules designed to shield children. A Bogotá court lifted a…
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Jamiroquai Returns to Colombia | Colombia News
Jamiroquai is roaring back to Colombia this September with a high-energy Latin American tour stop in Bogota, marking their first return since 2010 and…
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Colombia’s AI Push for Smarter Government | Colombia News
Colombia is betting big on artificial intelligence to overhaul its government and education system, aiming to cut bureaucracy, boost productivity, and prepare…
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Colombia Withdraws from LGBTIQ+ Coalition | Colombia News
Colombia has shocked the global LGBTIQ+ rights community by abruptly withdrawing from the Equal Rights Coalition — a key international alliance it co-chaired…
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Former FARC Member Faces JEP Probe | Colombia News
The JEP is zeroing in on Sandra Ramirez, a former FARC member turned politician, as part of Case 07 — a deep dive into how the guerrilla group recruited and…
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Colombian Colonel Cleared in U.S. Civil Case | Colombia News
A Miami jury has cleared retired Colombian Colonel Alfonso Plazas Vega of civil liability in a lawsuit over the 1985 Palace of Justice siege, where magistrate…
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No Deals No Releases Demanded | Colombia News
President De la Espriella has drawn a firm line: no deals, no negotiations with the ELN — not even for the four hostages seized on August 17th. Three police…
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Colombia’s ‘Laura Law’ Sparks Gender Health Debate | Colombia News
Colombia’s Congress is debating a controversial new bill, dubbed the “Laura Law,” that would ban gender-affirming medical treatments—including puberty…
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Beatles in Science: The Hidden Lyrics | Colombia News
Scientists uncovered over 3,000 scientific papers referencing The Beatles—titles, lyrics, and even tweaked phrases like “The long and winding RhoA’d”—showing…
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Cartagena’s 2026 Independence Festivities | Colombia News
Cartagena’s 2026 Independence Festivities are set to explode with culture, color, and music—from October through mid-November, spreading joy across…
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Colombia Faces Pension Payment Crisis | Colombia News
Colombia’s Labor Minister stunned the nation by revealing a five-trillion-peso pension shortfall—roughly $1.5 million—for November and December, warning that…
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Japan and Colombia’s Centenarian Surge | Colombia News
Japan just hit a historic milestone—100,000 people aged 100 or older—marking the first time this number has been reached and reflecting a 56-year steady climb…
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Suarez Takes Helm at Ecopetrol | Colombia News
Carlos Suarez, a lawyer and political ally of President Abelardo de la Espriella, has been unanimously elected chair of Ecopetrol’s board — a move signaling…
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Cartagena's Neighborhoods Alive with Soul | Colombia News
Cartagena’s real heartbeat beats in its neighborhoods—not the tourist-postcard spots, but the vibrant, living quarters where culture, food, and community…
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Colombia's Wildlife Under Invasion | Colombia News
Colombia’s stunning natural landscapes are under threat from invasive species—26 officially listed invaders including lionfish, hippos, and giant African…
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Medellin's Kraken System Prevents Disasters | Colombia News
Medellin’s Kraken system is a bold, three-part disaster prevention strategy blending sensors, expert analysis, and community alerts to stop landslides and…
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Colombia’s Aging Population Challenge | Colombia News
Colombia’s rising life expectancy is a triumph of healthcare and living standards—but it’s throwing new challenges at the country’s pension and medical…
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Colombia Deepens Security Ties with Israel | Colombia News
Colombia is deepening its security alliance with Israel, viewing it as essential to combat drug trafficking, arms smuggling, and money laundering—key threats…
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Colombia’s Drug War Deadline | Colombia News
Colombia’s still on the U.S. drug war watchlist despite a new president’s promises — Washington demands real action, not just words, to slash illegal coca…
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The Brain Behind the Galleon | Colombia News
Forget the gold—this episode dives into the genius behind the San Jose galleon, a 1708 shipwreck loaded with treasure from Peru. But Colombian archaeologist…
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Colombia’s Environmental Defenders in Peril | Colombia News
Colombia tops the global list of deadliest countries for environmental defenders, with 39 killed last year — nearly half Indigenous — as organized crime fuels…
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Colombia Rises in Investor Eyes | Colombia News
Colombia’s emerging market is lighting up investor radar—Bank of America’s latest survey reveals fund managers are increasingly bullish on Colombia compared to…
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Colombia’s i4Plas Launches Smart Factory Revolution | Colombia News
Colombia just dropped a game-changing move for the plastics industry: i4Plas, Latin America’s first Industry 4.0 hub, is set to revolutionize how plastic…
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Governor and Mayor Battle in Boxing Revival | Colombia News
Colombia’s governor and mayor squared off in a wild, socially buzzed-about boxing match called “War in the Jungle,” reviving their region’s boxing league while…
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Colombia’s Car Market Electrifies | Colombia News
Colombia’s car market is electrifying fast—over half of all new cars sold in August were electric or hybrid, hitting a record 50.6%. EVs surged 176%…
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Colombia Tops List of Defender Killings | Colombia News
A new report reveals a chilling trend: 124 land and environmental defenders were killed globally in 2025, with Colombia leading the deadly toll at 39…
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Colombia's New President Surges in Polls | Colombia News
Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, is off to a hot start—ranking third in Latin American leader polls with a 53.6% approval rating, just…
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Colombia's Double Sale Strategy | Colombia News
Colombia’s Hot Sale is back—Oct 20–24—with massive discounts up to 70% off tech, fashion, and home goods, strategically timed to prep shoppers before Black…
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Medellin’s C5i Security Hub Takes Shape | Colombia News
Medellin’s cutting-edge C5i security hub, now 36% complete, is set to become Colombia’s regional command center for the U.S.-led Shield of the Americas…
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U.S. Shifts Military Aid to Hemisphere | Colombia News
The U.S. is shifting $52 million in military aid from Europe and Asia to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Panama—marking a major pivot in foreign policy toward the…
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Colombian Plane Crash in Mountainous Terrain | Colombia News
A small plane carrying five people vanished over rugged Colombian mountains, sparking a desperate search as authorities confirm all aboard perished. The…
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Colombia's VP Takes Center Stage at UNGA | Colombia News
Colombia’s Vice President José Manuel Restrepo is set to make history next week by delivering the nation’s address at the UN General Assembly — the first time…
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Cali’s Graphic Arts Renaissance | Colombia News
Cali is roaring back onto the global art scene with the International Graphic Arts Biennial, launching September 29 and running through October 19, 2026. This…
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Colombian Scientist Tracks ISS Science | Colombia News
For 25 years, the International Space Station has hosted over 4,000 experiments that are rewriting science—from cancer treatments to Alzheimer’s…
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Colombia Remains Decertified in Drug War | Colombia News
Colombia stays decertified in the U.S. war on drugs, despite a new president promising a strategic shift — Washington demands proof of real progress on coca…
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Adopt a Home Builds Hope in Colombia | Colombia News
After a devastating earthquake, Grupo Argos and artist Nicky Jam are launching “Adopt a Home,” a bold initiative to rebuild 1,000 homes across six Colombian…
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Colombia Shines with 50 Medals | Colombia News
Colombia just shattered expectations at the South American Games, storming to 50 medals—including 11 golds on Tuesday alone—with standout performances across…
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Colombia’s Certification Deadline Looms | Colombia News
The U.S. missed a key deadline to decide whether Colombia still meets its obligations in the global fight against drugs — a decision that could reshape…
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Colombia's Building Safety Crisis | Colombia News
Colombia’s earthquake safety is in crisis: 75% of its buildings were built before modern seismic codes, despite having some of Latin America’s strictest…
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A AA AAA Meaning Explained | Colombia News
A, AA, and AAA aren’t universal ratings—they’re context-dependent labels with wildly different meanings across industries. From battery sizes and paper…
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U.S. Intelligence Aids Colombia Hostage Rescue | Colombia News
Eight hostages freed from ELN captivity in Colombia’s Catatumbo region thanks to a joint Colombian-U.S. operation — intelligence and gear from U.S. Southern…
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U.S. Intelligence Aids Colombia Hostage Rescue | Colombia News
Eight hostages freed from ELN captivity in Colombia’s Catatumbo region thanks to a joint Colombian-U.S. operation — intelligence and gear from U.S. Southern…
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Shein and Temu Threaten Colombian Businesses | Colombia News
Colombian businesses are under siege as online giants like Shein and Temu flood the market with ultra-low prices, crushing local competitors and threatening…
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Colombia's New Ambassador Faces Key U.S. Test | Colombia News
Colombia’s new ambassador, María Consuelo Araujo, made history this week as she presented her credentials to President Trump—marking a pivotal moment in…