The United States highlights the ‘positive steps’ taken by Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas and signals that it could reconsider its stance toward Bogotá following Abelardo de la Espriella’s rise to power
Industrial revolvers, pistols and rifles come largely from the United States, while non-lethal weapons are mainly imported from Turkey
The visit of Secretary of State Marco Rubio comes amid tension with China over influence in the region
President Abelardo de la Espriella is focusing on four affected regions, where repairing the damage will cost 1.5% of GDP and take at least five years
The Colombian president and the US secretary of state agree to a series of accords to restore friendship and cooperation between the countries
Though bitter rivals, former president Gustavo Petro and incumbent Abelardo de la Espriella have both backed the plan to connect the two oceans
The president of Colombia has undertaken a marked shift from the diplomacy of his predecessor, the leftist Gustavo Petro
As Washington resumes bombing after a two-month pause, experts warn that Operation Southern Spear is being transformed and could lead to ground attacks
‘The Disasters of War,’ by the Colombian artist, is shown at Fragmentos, the cultural space built from weapons surrendered under Colombia’s peace deal
The agreement is moving forward quickly, but it will need to align joint operations with each country’s legislation and secure US congressional approval of the necessary budget
The head of Southern Command visited the country to formalize the renewed cooperation between Washington and the government of Abelardo de la Espriella
The president of Colombia green lights transfers that were suspended during negotiations with the government of Gustavo Petro
The De la Espriella government is studying how to implement a proposal it says will be a reality in the coming months
The far-right president announces coordinated operations between the police and immigration agency to expel foreigners who ‘are committing crimes’ or ‘who have not regularized their status’
After a catastrophe, there are three possible paths, says one of the pioneers of the concept of resilience: carry on as before, vote for a dictator who promises security, or evolve and be reborn
Posts by the Israel Defense Forces’ Spanish‑language spokesman, who is part of the support brigade, have been targeted by critics and labeled ‘propaganda’ by the opposition
Two skeletons and nine bags containing military clothing have been discovered in the town of Roldanillo, raising questions about possible links to the ‘false positives’ scandal. At least five other cemeteries have been affected by the August 10 quake
The diplomat will head the embassy in Washington, the one of greatest interest to the Colombian president and through which he hopes to strengthen his relationship with Trump
The economy of Orito — which began as an oil field — remains tied to crude oil despite various tourism initiatives. The mayor aims to produce 20,000 barrels per day, a goal in line with the new administration’s policies
Lawmakers have called for a no-confidence vote against Jaime Beltrán after he took time off during the crisis, while residents criticize proposals that they say ignore local realities
The only route for delivering aid to the Chocó municipality is a mountainous, unstable road prone to landslides
The election of Abelardo de la Espriella as Colombia’s president marks the latest advance of leaders and movements that are reshaping the political map of the region. With the notable exceptions of Mexico and Brazil, the right is gaining ground and threatening to roll back many of the political and social advances of recent decades
The earthquake was just the latest battle with death for this Colombian woman who was rescued in Pereira after 36 hours under the rubble
The secretary of defense reveals a decision by the government of Abelardo de la Espriella that marks a shift in the South American country’s security policy
Citizens have built informal refuges with their own hands to help hundreds of people who have not received support from local authorities
Search operations continue as authorities try to find the roughly 200 people who remain missing. A US agency estimates that reconstruction will probably require between $1 billion and $10 billion
Abelardo de la Espriella begins his presidency dealing with the aftermath of a natural disaster that will test his leadership skills