Starting March 1, Ecuador will raise the import tax on goods from Colombia from 30% to 50%
Ecuador announced an increase in the import tax on Colombian goods from 30% to 50%, citing security concerns along the border as the main reason for this decision.
Forceful Politics or Hugs
Mexico is embroiled in an undeclared armed conflict against drug cartels, with mixed results from its 'hugs not bullets' strategy, which has led to increased violence and drug trafficking.
Mud volcano eruption in Antioquia forces evacuation of homes
A mud volcano eruption in San Juan de Urabá, Antioquia, has led to evacuations, though no injuries have been reported.
"Chiqui" Tapia traveled to Colombia and Brazil, again on a private plane, costing about US$ 100,000
Claudio Fabián "Chiqui" Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), took a private flight to Colombia and Brazil, costing over US$ 100,000.
Producers worry that terrestrial blockade of exports to Colombia will generate oversupply and price drop
Ecuadorian producers are concerned that restrictions on the export of goods to Colombia could lead to oversupply and falling prices.
A Bullet Hole in an American Airlines Plane Returned from Colombia
An American Airlines plane returning from Colombia was found to have a bullet hole, prompting an immediate grounding and inspection of the aircraft.
The Colombian Civil Aviation Authority was not informed about the American Airlines plane with bullet impacts
A bullet-hit American Airlines aircraft that flew from Medellín to Miami reportedly did not alert Colombian aviation authorities of the incident.
Gustavo Petro warns about heavy rains due to the effects of a cold front in Colombia
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has issued warnings regarding heavy rains expected in various regions due to the ongoing impact of a cold front affecting the country.
Camilo Torres: Who was the 'Colombian Che Guevara' and how he became a 'priest-guerrilla'
The remains of Camilo Torres, a notable figure known as the 'Colombian Che Guevara,' were identified 60 years after his disappearance, promising hope for many families of missing persons in Colombia.
A bullet impact discovered on an American Airlines plane coming from Colombia
A bullet impact was found on an American Airlines aircraft arriving from Colombia, prompting immediate inspections and repairs.
Colombia: Leading drug dealer of 'Tren de Aragua' gang arrested
A major drug dealer affiliated with the 'Tren de Aragua' gang has been arrested in Colombia for coordinating significant cocaine shipments and organizing kidnappings.
Colombia captures alias 'Cucaracho', international boss of the Tren de Aragua in Santa Marta
Colombian authorities have captured alias 'Cucaracho' in Santa Marta, a key figure in the Tren de Aragua involved in drug trafficking and linked to terrorism.
Bullet impacts found on an American Airlines plane after landing in Miami from Colombia
An American Airlines plane was taken out of service after apparent bullet impacts were discovered on one of its wings following its arrival at Miami International Airport from Colombia.
Colombian tariff strikes Ecuadorian companies whose sales depend up to 60% on that market
Colombia's 30% tariff on certain goods from Ecuador could endanger the sustainability of various sectors in Ecuador reliant on the Colombian market for up to 60% of their exports.
Colombia applies reciprocal tariff of 30% on Ecuadorian goods
Colombia has implemented a 30% reciprocal tariff on certain Ecuadorian goods in response to a similar tariff imposed by Ecuador.
Hidden in the province of Esmeraldas, Ecuador, and the departments of Chocó and Valle del Cauca, Colombia, this new species is threatened by illegal mining
Researchers have discovered a new plant species, Columnea rubromarginata, in Ecuador and Colombia that is currently threatened by illegal mining activities.
World Cup 2026: Concern in Colombia and Uruguay Over Security for Their Match in Guadalajara
Colombia and Uruguay are worried about security for their upcoming match in Guadalajara due to recent violence following the death of a notorious druglord.
Shock over the death of a former participant of 'The Voice', aged 19: she was hit and the driver fled
Nicole Vargas, a 19-year-old former contestant on 'La Voz Kids' in Colombia, tragically passed away after being hit by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene.
Nicole Vargas Gomez dead: The Voice Kids star, 19, killed in hit and run
Nicole Vargas Gomez, a 19-year-old star from The Voice Kids, was tragically killed in a hit and run incident in Colombia.
Guerrilla announces ceasefire during elections in Colombia
The ELN guerrilla group has unilaterally declared a ceasefire during the upcoming elections in Colombia, emphasizing the need for citizens to vote freely amid escalating violence against politicians.
In Colombia, decree to apply 30% tariff on Ecuadorian products is ready for Gustavo Petro's signature
Colombia is set to impose a 30% tariff on various Ecuadorian products, pending presidential approval.
Southern Africa: South Africa to Engage Global Leaders On Agrarian Reform
South Africa's minister Mzwanele Nyhontso will lead a delegation to an international conference focused on agrarian reform in Colombia.
The judge who prohibited Claudio Tapia from leaving the country authorized him to travel this week to Colombia and Brazil
A judge has allowed Claudio Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, to travel to Colombia and Brazil for work commitments, after initially prohibiting him from leaving Argentina.
The justice authorized "Chiqui" Tapia to travel to Colombia and Brazil and must pay five million pesos
Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, has been granted permission to travel internationally under certain conditions due to an ongoing legal investigation.
'Drug trafficking is transnational and groups do not distinguish borders,' says Gloria Miranda, director of the Illicit Crop Substitution Program in Colombia
Gloria Miranda discusses the importance of cooperation between Colombia and Ecuador in combating illicit crop cultivation and how Colombia's strategies can offer lessons for Ecuador.
Economy over Politics
The article discusses Ecuador's institutional instability and its negative impact on the economy, contrasting it with Peru and Colombia's relatively stable economic conditions despite political challenges.
Weather today in Villavicencio, Colombia: the weather forecast for this Monday, February 23, 2026
The weather forecast for Villavicencio, Colombia, on February 23, 2026, predicts a maximum temperature of 30°C and a minimum of 21°C with light rain expected early in the day.
Weather today in Santa Marta, Colombia: the weather forecast for this Monday, February 23, 2026
The weather forecast for Santa Marta, Colombia, predicts a maximum temperature of 29°C and a minimum of 24°C, with moderate winds and average humidity of 76% on February 23, 2026.
"I feel like I'm going to be forgotten": the plea for help from two Colombian girls detained by ICE in the U.S.
Two Colombian girls detained at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in the U.S. have expressed feelings of abandonment and fear in letters shared with journalists.
Alert at the venues of the 2026 World Cup after the operation in which 'El Mencho', the most wanted drug lord in Mexico, was captured
Security measures have been heightened at 2026 World Cup venues following the capture of cartel leader 'El Mencho' in Mexico, prompting warnings for citizens of the USA and Canada.
Where did syphilis come from? The answer was found in the ground in Colombia
Recent paleogenomic research reveals a new subspecies of Treponema pallidum, the bacteria responsible for syphilis, suggesting its presence in the Americas thousands of years before previously believed.
Hidden sex video industry: - They kept me captive
The article investigates a hidden billion-dollar webcam pornography industry in Colombia that exploits women and children for sexual fantasies, revealing the dark reality behind its operations.
They look like miniature spaceships. Scientists just discovered them
Researchers have documented 15 species of comb jellies, six of which have never been observed in Colombian waters before.
Gabriela Sommerfeld, Ecuador's Chancellor: If the problem of coca production in Colombia deepens, violence in the country will be greater
Ecuador's Chancellor Gabriela Sommerfeld has warned that increasing coca production in Colombia could escalate violence in Ecuador due to border control issues.
Medellín builds Colombia's first mega-prison inspired by Bukele's model
Medellín has begun construction of Colombia's first mega-prison, modeled after El Salvador's controversial facility under President Bukele.
Bogota, city of drug dealers, saints and assassins
The article explores how the noir genre effectively depicts the complexities of Colombian society through the works of author Santiago Gamboa.
Eight months without a trace of Orlinda, the Colombian who disappeared at Barajas T-4 during a layover: "I am optimistic, I know I will find her alive soon"
Orlinda, a 63-year-old Colombian woman, has been missing for eight months after disappearing from the Barajas Airport during a layover; her son remains hopeful of finding her alive despite the challenges faced during the search.
Fled from the drug war: - They came to kill me
The ongoing guerrilla warfare in Colombia's Catatumbo region has escalated, forcing over 100,000 people to flee amid violence and lawlessness perpetrated by armed groups.
Capture in Ecuador of alias ‘Mizon’, considered most wanted in Colombia: figure as leader of Los Maracuchos and link to Tren de Aragua
Luis Rolando O. A., alias Mizon, one of Colombia's most wanted criminals, was captured in Ecuador and handed over to Colombian authorities.
Where Does Syphilis Really Come From? Ancient DNA Challenges the European Version of History
New research on ancient DNA suggests that syphilis may have existed in the Americas long before being brought to Europe by Columbus, challenging previous narratives about the disease's origins.
Anticipation for the World Baseball Classic and when Colombia vs. Puerto Rico will debut
As the World Baseball Classic approaches, excitement builds for the match between Colombia and Puerto Rico, which will take place on March 6.
Colombia authorizes a candidacy represented by AI in legislative elections
Colombia allows a computer-generated candidate, Gaitana, represented as a blue-skinned woman, to run for legislative seats on behalf of Indigenous communities.
Who is Luis Cano, the Colombian living in New Jersey who was awarded the title of the oldest man in the U.S.
Luis Cano, a Colombian resident of New Jersey, has been recognized as the oldest living man in the United States at the age of 111.
Medellín builds Colombia's first megajail inspired by Bukele's model
Medellín is constructing Colombia's first megajail modeled after El Salvador's high-security prison system under President Bukele.
The UCO detains in Colombia the 'invisible narco' ‘Medio Labio’, responsible for laundering money for the Gulf Clan
The UCO has arrested John Henry González Herrera, known as 'Medio Labio', in Medellín, Colombia, for laundering money for the Gulf Clan, a major drug trafficking organization.
This South American city is among the happiest in the world
Medellín was ranked as the second happiest city in the world for 2025 by Time Out, according to a survey of urban planners.
Mexico fears Colombian drug dealers may enter disguised as football fans during the World Cup
Mexican authorities are on high alert to prevent Colombians linked to drug cartels from entering during the World Cup disguised as fans.
Commercial Dispute Between Ecuador and Colombia Leads to Several Processes in the Andean Community
Ecuador and Colombia are currently engaged in a commercial dispute that has resulted in two parallel legal processes being initiated in the Andean Community.
Avalanche increase. A group from South America is increasingly committing crimes in Poland. Findings of 'Rzeczpospolita'
The article discusses the rising crime rates among Colombian immigrants in Poland, exploring factors contributing to this trend, along with comparisons to crimes committed by other foreign nationals such as Ukrainians and Georgians.
With butterflies and national symbols: Gustavo Petro reveals the new Colombian passport
Colombian President Gustavo Petro unveiled the new passport design, emphasizing its production by the state and the enhancement of personal data protection for citizens.