Colombia

Colombia halts electricity sales to Ecuador and imposes tariffs in trade, drug trafficking spat

Colombian National Tax and Customs Directorate (DIAN) inspectors and Colombian police officers inspect a vehicle at the Rumichaca International Bridge, following the Ecuadorian government's announcement that it would impose tariffs of 30% starting February 1, in Ipiales, Colombia January 22, 2026. REUTERS/Camila Leon

Ecuador to impose 30% tariff on Colombian goods from February

FILE PHOTO: Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa speaks at the inauguration of a child development center in a low-income neighborhood plagued by violence and organized crime on the outskirts of Guayaquil, in Duran, Ecuador, October 14, 2025. REUTERS/Santiago Arcos/File Photo

Clashes in Colombia between guerrilla groups leave 27 dead, sources say

Colombia to launch $1.7 billion anti-drone shield

Colombian Minister of Defense, Pedro Arnulfo Sanchez, speaks during an interview with Reuters in Bogota, Colombia, November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

Second Colombia minister claims cellphone hacked with Pegasus spyware

Colombian Interior Minister Armando Benedetti said in December that Pegasus spyware - a tool made by Israel - had been found on his phone.

Colombia leader resumes criticism of US after detente with Trump

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accused US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents of acting like “Nazi brigades”.

Colombia’s FARC dissident branch leader calls for guerilla unity to fight US interventionism

FARC's top commander Nestor Gregorio Vera's remarks follows the United States’ incursion into Venezuela.

US, Colombia vow joint fight against cocaine-smuggling guerillas

US President Donald Trump (left) and Colombian President Gustavo Petro held their first phone call on Jan 7.

Trump says US oversight of Venezuela could last years

US President Donald Trump said the US was “getting along very well” with the government of the interim Venezuela president, Ms Delcy Rodriguez.

Trump invites Colombia’s Petro to White House after earlier threat of military action

This is the first phone call between the two presidents since Mr Trump said that a US military operation focused on Colombia's government “sounds good” to him.

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