Sep 25, 2026
Colombian businessman Alex Saab, a close financial fixer for ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, pleaded guilty in Miami to money laundering tied to an alleged bribery conspiracy to win government contracts.
MoneyGram, the 86-year-old global payments company, has launched its first stablecoin-backed Visa card in Colombia, allowing eligible customers to hold stable-dollar balances and use them for spending and cash access through the MoneyGram app. The company plans a worldwide rollout following the initial Colombia launch.
Colombia's capital faces challenges adapting to an ageing population, with elderly care homes housing destitute seniors while public spaces reflect declining birth rates. The demographic transformation is reshaping the city's social fabric and infrastructure needs.
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella announced economic losses of 30 trillion pesos ($9.6 billion) from the August 10 earthquake that struck western Colombia, killing 294 people with 320 still missing. The new president has requested U.S. tariff suspension to aid recovery efforts while facing criticism over his housing minister vacationing during the crisis.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia early this week, killing at least 273 people with hundreds still missing. Rescue workers are narrowing their searches as hopes of finding survivors diminish, while Colombia has limited international rescue assistance to four countries.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 250 people and collapsing hundreds of buildings. Rescue crews are racing to find survivors trapped under debris in what is the country's strongest earthquake in a decade.
Panama deployed over 500 agents, helicopters, and patrol boats to its border with Colombia following attacks that killed one police officer during the first day of President Abelardo de la Espriella's administration. The operation aims to combat drug trafficking, organized crime, and illegal mining.
The Trump administration announced $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia on the inauguration day of President Abelardo De La Espriella, who has pledged a crackdown on drug trafficking and organized crime. The new right-wing leader narrowly won a June runoff election, ending Gustavo Petro's left-wing presidency.
The Trump administration announced $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia on the inauguration day of President Abelardo De La Espriella, who has pledged a crackdown on drug trafficking and organized crime. The new right-wing leader narrowly won a June runoff election, ending Gustavo Petro's left-wing presidency.
A car bomb exploded at a toll plaza on the Pan-American Highway in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, injuring two security guards, one day after conservative political newcomer Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president. The army blamed FARC dissidents for the attack as the new administration responded by transferring 117 prisoners to maximum-security facilities.
The Trump administration announced $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia on the inauguration day of President Abelardo De La Espriella, who has pledged a crackdown on drug trafficking and organized crime. The new right-wing leader narrowly won a June runoff election, ending Gustavo Petro's left-wing presidency.
A truck packed with explosives detonated outside a police station in Cucuta, Colombia, near the Venezuelan border, injuring between 11 and 14 people. The attack occurred six days before President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella is scheduled to take office, with the government blaming rebel groups.
Tom Homan announced that the Department of Homeland Security is reviewing its vetting procedures after an ICE officer with an alleged history of domestic violence was involved in the fatal shooting of a Colombian national in Maine. Homan stated the officer should not have cleared vetting.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a 26-year-old Colombian man during a traffic incident in Biddeford, Maine on Monday, marking at least the ninth fatality linked to the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operations and the second deadly force incident by ICE in one week.
Colombian voters head to the polls for a presidential run-off election between Iván Cepeda, a left-wing ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, and a conservative challenger. The election carries high stakes for issues including the Amazon's future, armed conflict legacy, and the country's political direction.
Colombia's presidential election will proceed to a runoff between hard-right political outsider Abelardo de la and another finalist, as populist right-wing forces gain momentum in the country. The result represents another shift away from traditional centrist politics in Latin America.
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta now offers USDC stablecoin payouts to content creators in select countries (initially Colombia and Philippines) through integration with Stripe's payment infrastructure on Solana and Polygon blockchains.
A bomb-laden bus exploded on Colombia's Pan-American Highway, killing at least 20 people and injuring 36 others. Authorities blame dissident FARC factions for the attack, which comes amid a surge in violence ahead of next month's presidential election.
Colombia responded to Ecuador's tariff hike by imposing a 100% import tax on Ecuadorian goods, escalating a trade dispute amid cross-border tensions over illicit drugs and the fate of politician Jorge Glas.
Ecuador recalled its ambassador from Colombia in the latest sign of diplomatic tension between right-wing President Daniel Noboa and left-wing Colombian President Gustavo Petro over comments regarding former Ecuadorian vice president Jorge Glas.