Colombia

Country Colombia
Capital Bogotá,D.C.
Continent South America
Currency Peso(COP)
Languages Spanish & English

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Introduction

Colombia was one of the three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others are Ecuador and Venezuela). A four-decade long conflict between government forces and anti-government insurgent groups, principally the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) heavily funded by the drug trade, escalated during the 1990s. The insurgents lack the military or popular support necessary to overthrow the government and violence has been decreasing since about 2002, but insurgents continue attacks against civilians and large areas of the countryside are under guerrilla influence or are contested by security forces. More than 31,000 former paramilitaries had demobilized by the end of 2006 and the United Self Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC) as a formal organization had ceased to function. In the wake of the paramilitary demobilization, emerging criminal groups arose, whose members include some former paramilitaries. The Colombian Government has stepped up efforts to reassert government control throughout the country, and now has a presence in every one of its administrative departments. However, neighboring countries worry about the violence spilling over their borders.

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Colombia - Wikipedia
Colombia - CIA World Fact Book
Colombia - BBC
Colombia - National Geographic
Colombia - Timeline - BBC

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DNA research changes the fate of the most trafficked parrots in Colombia - MongabayDNA research changes the fate of the most trafficked parrots in Colombia  Mongabay

Colombia ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest, document shows - Deccan Herald
  1. Colombia ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest, document shows  Deccan Herald
  2. Colombian former President Álvaro Uribe is sentenced to 12 years house arrest for bribery  The Hindu
  3. Colombia’s former president Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest  The Indian Express


Video: Brawl Erupts At Colombian Airport After Man Slaps Woman For Refusing To Give Up Seat - NDTVVideo: Brawl Erupts At Colombian Airport After Man Slaps Woman For Refusing To Give Up Seat  NDTV

Colombia Unexpectedly Keeps Key Rate at 9.25% for Second Meeting - Bloomberg.comColombia Unexpectedly Keeps Key Rate at 9.25% for Second Meeting  Bloomberg.com

Colombia shares lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 1.20% By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaColombia shares lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 1.20% By Investing.com  Investing.com India

Colombia deforestation surges 43% fueled by fires, land-grabbing - ThePrintColombia deforestation surges 43% fueled by fires, land-grabbing  ThePrint

Meta brought AI to rural Colombia. Now students are failing exams - Rest of WorldMeta brought AI to rural Colombia. Now students are failing exams  Rest of World

'Get Up Or I'll Get You Up': Man Slaps Woman At Colombia Airport For Not Giving Up Chair — VIDEO Goes Viral - Times Now'Get Up Or I'll Get You Up': Man Slaps Woman At Colombia Airport For Not Giving Up Chair — VIDEO Goes Viral  Times Now

Ex-porn actor to be Colombian equality minister - Arab NewsEx-porn actor to be Colombian equality minister  Arab News

VIDEO: Chaos Erupts At El Dorado International Airport in Colombias Bogota As Man Slaps Woman Over Seat; - Free Press JournalVIDEO: Chaos Erupts At El Dorado International Airport in Colombias Bogota As Man Slaps Woman Over Seat;  Free Press Journal

Ex-porn actor, gay rights activist to be Colombia's new Equality Minister - India TodayEx-porn actor, gay rights activist to be Colombia's new Equality Minister  India Today

Colombia's ex-president, Álvaro Uribe, sentenced to 12 years of house arrest - BBCColombia's ex-president, Álvaro Uribe, sentenced to 12 years of house arrest  BBC

Colombian ex-President Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest - Al JazeeraColombian ex-President Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest  Al Jazeera

Colombia ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest, will appeal - ReutersColombia ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest, will appeal  Reuters

Colombia and Brazil to clash in the Final - CopaAmerica.comColombia and Brazil to clash in the Final  CopaAmerica.com

IMF Staff Completes Article IV Mission to Colombia - orissadiary.comIMF Staff Completes Article IV Mission to Colombia  orissadiary.com

Colombia’s ex-president Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years’ house arrest for witness tampering - theguardian.comColombia’s ex-president Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years’ house arrest for witness tampering  theguardian.com

Colombian ex-President gets 12 yrs house arrest for bribery - newsarenaindia.comColombian ex-President gets 12 yrs house arrest for bribery  newsarenaindia.com

Colombian ex-President Uribe sentenced to 12 yrs house arrest for bribery - Business StandardColombian ex-President Uribe sentenced to 12 yrs house arrest for bribery  Business Standard

Colombia: Ex-President Uribe gets 12 years' house arrest - DWColombia: Ex-President Uribe gets 12 years' house arrest  DW

Colombian ATC Son Gives Takeoff Clearance to Avianca A330 Pilots - Aviation A2ZColombian ATC Son Gives Takeoff Clearance to Avianca A330 Pilots  Aviation A2Z

Colombian ex-President Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest for bribery - The Economic TimesColombian ex-President Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest for bribery  The Economic Times

Why Trump Should Reset Relations With Colombia, Not Abandon Them - Council on Foreign RelationsWhy Trump Should Reset Relations With Colombia, Not Abandon Them  Council on Foreign Relations

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest - CNNFormer Colombian President Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest  CNN

Opinion | The Railroading of Colombia’s Álvaro Uribe - The Wall Street JournalOpinion | The Railroading of Colombia’s Álvaro Uribe  The Wall Street Journal

Colombia’s Alvaro Uribe Sentenced to 12 Years of House Arrest - ColombiaOne.comColombia’s Alvaro Uribe Sentenced to 12 Years of House Arrest  ColombiaOne.com

Colombian President appoints 2 former porn stars as deputy ministers: Vice President opposes move, says it ... - Bhaskar EnglishColombian President appoints 2 former porn stars as deputy ministers: Vice President opposes move, says it ...  Bhaskar English

Message to the Colombian People on Independence Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Message to the Colombian People on Independence Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Colombia ex-President Alvaro Uribe found guilty in landmark bribery trial - Al JazeeraColombia ex-President Alvaro Uribe found guilty in landmark bribery trial  Al Jazeera

Brazil vs. Colombia: How to watch the Copa América Femenina 2025 final - Yahoo SportsBrazil vs. Colombia: How to watch the Copa América Femenina 2025 final  Yahoo Sports

Alvaro Uribe, Ex-President of Colombia, Is Convicted of Bribery - The New York TimesAlvaro Uribe, Ex-President of Colombia, Is Convicted of Bribery  The New York Times

Colombian former President found guilty of witness tampering - The HinduColombian former President found guilty of witness tampering  The Hindu

Netflix Ratchets Up Colombian Production With 10 Upcoming Titles (EXCLUSIVE) - VarietyNetflix Ratchets Up Colombian Production With 10 Upcoming Titles (EXCLUSIVE)  Variety

Colombia’s ex-president Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest - Financial TimesColombia’s ex-president Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest  Financial Times

UNESCO helps communities build ecosystems and livelihoods in Colombia - UNESCOUNESCO helps communities build ecosystems and livelihoods in Colombia  UNESCO

Colombia’s surge in armed violence: How did we get here? - The New HumanitarianColombia’s surge in armed violence: How did we get here?  The New Humanitarian

Álvaro Uribe, a former president of Colombia, is convicted - The EconomistÁlvaro Uribe, a former president of Colombia, is convicted  The Economist

Colombia ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest, document shows - ThePrintColombia ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest, document shows  ThePrint

Colombia's ex-president Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest - XinhuaColombia's ex-president Alvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest  Xinhua

Brazil vs. Colombia: How to watch Copa América Femenina Final, Odds, Preview - FOX SportsBrazil vs. Colombia: How to watch Copa América Femenina Final, Odds, Preview  FOX Sports

Colombia's ex-President Álvaro Uribe found guilty of bribery and abuse of process in landmark ruling - MintColombia's ex-President Álvaro Uribe found guilty of bribery and abuse of process in landmark ruling  Mint

Colombia ex-president sentenced to 12 years, local media reports - ThePrintColombia ex-president sentenced to 12 years, local media reports  ThePrint

Tsunami highlights: Evacuations ordered in Chile, Colombia; Japan, Hawaii lower alerts - Hindustan TimesTsunami highlights: Evacuations ordered in Chile, Colombia; Japan, Hawaii lower alerts  Hindustan Times

Ex-Colombian president Álvaro Uribe found guilty of witness-tampering - BBCEx-Colombian president Álvaro Uribe found guilty of witness-tampering  BBC

What Ex-President Uribe’s 12-Year House Arrest Means for Colombia - Zoom Bangla NewsWhat Ex-President Uribe’s 12-Year House Arrest Means for Colombia  Zoom Bangla News

Colombia stocks lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 1.20% - Investing.comColombia stocks lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 1.20%  Investing.com

Colombia Factory Growth Hits 4-Month Streak - TradingViewColombia Factory Growth Hits 4-Month Streak  TradingView

Colombian ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest - France 24Colombian ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest  France 24

Colombia’s ex-president Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest - EL PAÍS EnglishColombia’s ex-president Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest  EL PAÍS English

Colombia’s former President Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for bribery, procedural fraud - Latin America ReportsColombia’s former President Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest for bribery, procedural fraud  Latin America Reports

Colombia's Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest - bne IntelliNewsColombia's Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest  bne IntelliNews

Colombia’s former president Álvaro Uribe found guilty of witness tampering - theguardian.comColombia’s former president Álvaro Uribe found guilty of witness tampering  theguardian.com

Colombia deforestation surges 43%, Amazon region worst hit - DWColombia deforestation surges 43%, Amazon region worst hit  DW

In Colombia, the Bike Ride Starts Before Dawn - The New York TimesIn Colombia, the Bike Ride Starts Before Dawn  The New York Times

Colombia tightens metering rules for smart grid rollout - BNamericasColombia tightens metering rules for smart grid rollout  BNamericas

Colombia ex-president Uribe guilty of abuse of process, bribery of public official - ReutersColombia ex-president Uribe guilty of abuse of process, bribery of public official  Reuters

Colombia’s intensifying conflict in three graphs - The New HumanitarianColombia’s intensifying conflict in three graphs  The New Humanitarian

Colombia Claims 2024 Saw Its Second-Lowest Deforestation Rate in History - ColombiaOne.comColombia Claims 2024 Saw Its Second-Lowest Deforestation Rate in History  ColombiaOne.com

Wood builds Colombia hub into global export base - BNamericasWood builds Colombia hub into global export base  BNamericas

Alvaro Uribe: Colombia's first ex-president convicted of a crime - France 24Alvaro Uribe: Colombia's first ex-president convicted of a crime  France 24

Colombia: Ex-president Uribe convicted of witness tampering - DWColombia: Ex-president Uribe convicted of witness tampering  DW

Colombia's ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest for witness tampering - France 24Colombia's ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest for witness tampering  France 24

Colombia: Ex-President Uribe gets 12 years' house arrest - MSNColombia: Ex-President Uribe gets 12 years' house arrest  MSN

2025 News items - Colombia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Colombia formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies  World Trade Organization

Colombia ex-president Uribe guilty of abuse of process, bribery of a public official - CNNColombia ex-president Uribe guilty of abuse of process, bribery of a public official  CNN

Uribe’s Conviction Reopens Wounds of Colombia’s Drug War Era - Bloomberg.comUribe’s Conviction Reopens Wounds of Colombia’s Drug War Era  Bloomberg.com

Argentina and Colombia battle for a place in the Grand Final - CopaAmerica.comArgentina and Colombia battle for a place in the Grand Final  CopaAmerica.com

Colombian ex-President Álvaro Uribe is sentenced to 12 years house arrest for bribery - NBC NewsColombian ex-President Álvaro Uribe is sentenced to 12 years house arrest for bribery  NBC News

Colombia ex-president Alvaro Uribe gets 12 years house arrest for bribery - South China Morning PostColombia ex-president Alvaro Uribe gets 12 years house arrest for bribery  South China Morning Post

Netflix Colombia Slate Features Doc On Soccer Superstar James Rodríguez, ‘Susana And Elvira’ Movie Plus Final Seasons Of ‘Medusa’ & ‘Fake Profile’ - DeadlineNetflix Colombia Slate Features Doc On Soccer Superstar James Rodríguez, ‘Susana And Elvira’ Movie Plus Final Seasons Of ‘Medusa’ & ‘Fake Profile’  Deadline

Colombia Energy Risk Outlook: The 2026 election and beyond - BNamericasColombia Energy Risk Outlook: The 2026 election and beyond  BNamericas

Colombia's ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest for witness tampering - TRT GlobalColombia's ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest for witness tampering  TRT Global

Colombia Ex-President Uribe Jailed At Home In Landmark Verdict - StratNews GlobalColombia Ex-President Uribe Jailed At Home In Landmark Verdict  StratNews Global

Peace in Colombia requires healing the scars of conflict on the mind and brain - NaturePeace in Colombia requires healing the scars of conflict on the mind and brain  Nature

‘Never touched a gun’: Colombia fighters step up child soldier recruitment - Al Jazeera‘Never touched a gun’: Colombia fighters step up child soldier recruitment  Al Jazeera

Álvaro Uribe Faces Verdict in Colombia’s ‘Trial of the Century’ - The City Paper BogotáÁlvaro Uribe Faces Verdict in Colombia’s ‘Trial of the Century’  The City Paper Bogotá

President and opposition clash over Colombia’s 2026 budget bill - Colombia ReportsPresident and opposition clash over Colombia’s 2026 budget bill  Colombia Reports

Former Colombian President Is Sentenced to House Arrest in Witness-Tampering Case - MSNFormer Colombian President Is Sentenced to House Arrest in Witness-Tampering Case  MSN

Ex-Colombia president Uribe sentenced to 12 years' house arrest - AnewZEx-Colombia president Uribe sentenced to 12 years' house arrest  AnewZ

Illegal roads expand in Colombia’s deforestation hotspots - MongabayIllegal roads expand in Colombia’s deforestation hotspots  Mongabay

Colombia Nears Sentencing in Trial of Former FARC Leaders - ColombiaOne.comColombia Nears Sentencing in Trial of Former FARC Leaders  ColombiaOne.com

Verdict in the Trial Against Ex-President Uribe: Two Visions that Polarize Colombia - ColombiaOne.comVerdict in the Trial Against Ex-President Uribe: Two Visions that Polarize Colombia  ColombiaOne.com

Champions Brazil and hopeful Colombia train ahead of Women's Copa America final - MSNChampions Brazil and hopeful Colombia train ahead of Women's Copa America final  MSN

Colombia’s ex-president Álvaro Uribe found guilty of bribery and witness tampering - Financial TimesColombia’s ex-president Álvaro Uribe found guilty of bribery and witness tampering  Financial Times

Colombia’s Stubborn Inflation Keeps Interest Rates High - FinimizeColombia’s Stubborn Inflation Keeps Interest Rates High  Finimize

Champions Brazil and hopeful Colombia train ahead of Women's Copa America final - MSNChampions Brazil and hopeful Colombia train ahead of Women's Copa America final  MSN

Key suspect arrested in shooting of Colombia senator - BBCKey suspect arrested in shooting of Colombia senator  BBC

Colombia denounces mass deportation of citizens from Ecuador - ReutersColombia denounces mass deportation of citizens from Ecuador  Reuters

Colombia ex-president sentenced to 12 years of house arrest, document shows By Reuters - Investing.comColombia ex-president sentenced to 12 years of house arrest, document shows By Reuters  Investing.com

Colombia is producing more cocaine than ever – and more is reaching Australian shores - The ConversationColombia is producing more cocaine than ever – and more is reaching Australian shores  The Conversation

How to Watch Argentina vs Colombia: Live Stream 2025 Copa América Femenina Semifinal, TV Channel - NewsweekHow to Watch Argentina vs Colombia: Live Stream 2025 Copa América Femenina Semifinal, TV Channel  Newsweek

Colombia surprised Tharoor. Does its pro-Pak stance have China link? - India TodayColombia surprised Tharoor. Does its pro-Pak stance have China link?  India Today

Netflix Reveals 10-Title Colombia Slate Featuring True Crime, Franchise Finales and Political Drama - The Hollywood ReporterNetflix Reveals 10-Title Colombia Slate Featuring True Crime, Franchise Finales and Political Drama  The Hollywood Reporter

Colombia Vs Brazil Live Streaming, Copa America Femenina 2025 Final: When, Where To Watch - Outlook IndiaColombia Vs Brazil Live Streaming, Copa America Femenina 2025 Final: When, Where To Watch  Outlook India

After taking back land in Colombia, Indigenous prepare their youth to safeguard it - AP NewsAfter taking back land in Colombia, Indigenous prepare their youth to safeguard it  AP News

Enel Americas flags risks in Colombia hydro decree - BNamericasEnel Americas flags risks in Colombia hydro decree  BNamericas

Colombia shares lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 1.20% By Investing.com - Investing.com UKColombia shares lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 1.20% By Investing.com  Investing.com UK

Colombia's US$44bn rail reboot struggles to gain speed - BNamericasColombia's US$44bn rail reboot struggles to gain speed  BNamericas

Colombia vs. Brazil - How to watch Copa America Femenina final, TV channel, live stream - Pro Soccer WireColombia vs. Brazil - How to watch Copa America Femenina final, TV channel, live stream  Pro Soccer Wire

My parents sold their home of 40 years and retired to Colombia. I moved them back to the US when they both got sick. - Business InsiderMy parents sold their home of 40 years and retired to Colombia. I moved them back to the US when they both got sick.  Business Insider