Colombia: news, politics, business and culture

Looking for clear, reliable updates on Colombia? This tag gathers our reporting on the country's politics, security, economy, culture and sports so you can follow events that matter fast.

We cover major developments — elections, peace talks, protests, economic policy changes, and big business moves — plus the local stories that shape daily life. Each article aims to explain who is involved, what changed, and why it matters for people inside Colombia and across the region.

Expect practical reporting. When a new law or policy lands, we highlight the winners and losers. For security or conflict stories we point to the areas affected, the groups involved, and what residents or travelers should watch for. For business pieces we focus on market shifts, major investments, and jobs. For culture and sports we bring quick recaps and context so you know why a festival or match matters beyond the headlines.

How we verify and explain

We rely on local sources, official statements, and expert analysis. If a story has disputed claims, we mark that clearly and link to primary documents when possible. Our goal is to make complex events easier to follow: short timelines, key names, and what might happen next. You won’t get long opinion pieces disguised as news here — our reporting separates fact, claim and expert view.

How to use this tag

Use the tag page to find every Colombia article in one place. Sort by newest to catch breaking developments or scan the archives for background on ongoing issues. Bookmark the page or subscribe to our newsletter to get updates in your inbox. If you need a quick read before a meeting or trip, look for our "quick briefs" — short explainers that summarize the essentials in a few minutes.

Travelers: check the security notes and local advice we attach to relevant stories. Business readers: look for coverage of trade deals, energy projects, and market data. Students and researchers will find timelines and links to official documents in deeper features.

Want to suggest a tip or story? Email our newsroom or use the tip form linked at the top of the page. We welcome eyewitness accounts, expert sources, and corrections. If you spot an error in our reporting, tell us — we correct mistakes quickly and transparently.

Follow us on social media to catch live updates and short video summaries. For fast-moving crises we post rolling coverage; for big policy shifts we publish follow-ups explaining the impact. This tag is your shortcut to everything we publish on Colombia — check back often for fresh reporting and clear analysis.

If you're researching a specific issue — say coca crop substitution, mining permits, or urban protests — use the search box above and add filters for date or region. Want daily headlines? Sign up for our morning briefing. Prefer deep reads? Check our features section for long analysis and timelines. We also archive public records and election data for reference.

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