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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Carlos Lehder, Medellín Cartel boss and Pablo Escobar's partner, freed in Colombia 3 days after arrest - CBS NewsCarlos Lehder, Medellín Cartel boss and Pablo Escobar's partner, freed in Colombia 3 days after arrest  CBS News

Colombia Central Bank Defies Pressure and Holds Rate at 9.5% - MintColombia Central Bank Defies Pressure and Holds Rate at 9.5%  Mint

Australia Joins with Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, and UK, to Move to US More Faster for Business Travel - Travel And Tour WorldAustralia Joins with Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, and UK, to Move to US More Faster for Business Travel  Travel And Tour World

Colombia inflation seen easing in March, rising in 2025 and 2026: Reuters poll By Reuters - Investing.comColombia inflation seen easing in March, rising in 2025 and 2026: Reuters poll By Reuters  Investing.com

Colombia’s women clam collectors protect Pacific mangroves and mollusks - MongabayColombia’s women clam collectors protect Pacific mangroves and mollusks  Mongabay

Colombia central bank board holds rate at 9.5% on inflation, external concerns - ReutersColombia central bank board holds rate at 9.5% on inflation, external concerns  Reuters

Colombia’s new director of Public Credit to seek rebuilding market confidence By Reuters - Investing.comColombia’s new director of Public Credit to seek rebuilding market confidence By Reuters  Investing.com

Colombia’s central bank holds interest rate at 9.50%, surprising a majority of the market By Reuters - Investing.comColombia’s central bank holds interest rate at 9.50%, surprising a majority of the market By Reuters  Investing.com

GeoPark sells Colombia and Brazil oil and gas assets for $20 million - Upstream OnlineGeoPark sells Colombia and Brazil oil and gas assets for $20 million  Upstream Online

Colombia Factory Sector Shrinks for 2nd Month - TradingViewColombia Factory Sector Shrinks for 2nd Month  TradingView

After Colombia crackdown, Donald Trump threatens Harvard with $9 billion grant loss over alleged ‘antisemitism’. Details - MintAfter Colombia crackdown, Donald Trump threatens Harvard with $9 billion grant loss over alleged ‘antisemitism’. Details  Mint

Situation Report - Migrant Health in the Americas (December 2024 - February 2025) - ReliefWebSituation Report - Migrant Health in the Americas (December 2024 - February 2025)  ReliefWeb

GeoPark announces divestments of non-core assets in Colombia and Brazil - Offshore TechnologyGeoPark announces divestments of non-core assets in Colombia and Brazil  Offshore Technology

Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, Albania, Nepal, Colombia, Egypt and More Top Underrated Budget Backpacker Destinations for 2025 – Everything You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldBrazil, Mexico, Indonesia, Albania, Nepal, Colombia, Egypt and More Top Underrated Budget Backpacker Destinations for 2025 – Everything You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

United States and Colombia deepen security ties with biometric data-sharing pact - Biometric UpdateUnited States and Colombia deepen security ties with biometric data-sharing pact  Biometric Update

WHO Colombia conference aims at building commitment to halve global air pollution deaths by 2040 - Down To EarthWHO Colombia conference aims at building commitment to halve global air pollution deaths by 2040  Down To Earth

I Moved From Florida to Colombia and Now Can Afford a Life of Luxury - Business InsiderI Moved From Florida to Colombia and Now Can Afford a Life of Luxury  Business Insider

New Credit Chief Announces Overhaul of Colombia’s Debt Strategy - Bloomberg.comNew Credit Chief Announces Overhaul of Colombia’s Debt Strategy  Bloomberg.com

An Architecture of Mixed Ancestry: The Work of Taller Síntesis and Its Dialogue with Colombia's Diverse Territory - ArchDailyAn Architecture of Mixed Ancestry: The Work of Taller Síntesis and Its Dialogue with Colombia's Diverse Territory  ArchDaily

Frutura acquires Colombia’s Montana Fruits - FruitnetFrutura acquires Colombia’s Montana Fruits  Fruitnet

Colombia’s fragile peace process in danger as guerrilla violence rises - The ConversationColombia’s fragile peace process in danger as guerrilla violence rises  The Conversation

Couple Deported To Colombia After 35 Years In US, Leaving Daughters Shocked - NDTVCouple Deported To Colombia After 35 Years In US, Leaving Daughters Shocked  NDTV

Colombia and the US agree to collect and share biometric data for migrants - Al JazeeraColombia and the US agree to collect and share biometric data for migrants  Al Jazeera

Colombia: Population Movement (Returnees) - DREF Operation (MDRCO030) - ReliefWebColombia: Population Movement (Returnees) - DREF Operation (MDRCO030)  ReliefWeb

Colombia's central bank holds interest rate at 9.50%, surprising a majority of the market - ReutersColombia's central bank holds interest rate at 9.50%, surprising a majority of the market  Reuters

Colombia Central Bank Defies Pressure and Holds Rate at 9.5% - Bloomberg.comColombia Central Bank Defies Pressure and Holds Rate at 9.5%  Bloomberg.com

[Latest] Colombia Information Technology It Market: The Rise of Subscription-Based Models - openPR.com[Latest] Colombia Information Technology It Market: The Rise of Subscription-Based Models  openPR.com

Colombia Holds Rate at 9.5% - TradingViewColombia Holds Rate at 9.5%  TradingView

India and Colombia sign Audio-Visual Co-Production Agreement to boost film co-production and cultural ties - PIBIndia and Colombia sign Audio-Visual Co-Production Agreement to boost film co-production and cultural ties  PIB

US will deploy biometric capabilities with Colombia, Noem says - ReutersUS will deploy biometric capabilities with Colombia, Noem says  Reuters

Colombia Wants to Phase Out Fossil Fuels - JacobinColombia Wants to Phase Out Fossil Fuels  Jacobin

Video: Watch the Trailer for "LOL: Last One Laughing Colombia" Season 2 Launching on Prime Video on April 16th with a Brand-New Format | TheFutonCritic.com - The Futon CriticVideo: Watch the Trailer for "LOL: Last One Laughing Colombia" Season 2 Launching on Prime Video on April 16th with a Brand-New Format | TheFutonCritic.com  The Futon Critic

Colombia's central bank holds interest rate at 9.50%, surprising a majority of the market - TradingViewColombia's central bank holds interest rate at 9.50%, surprising a majority of the market  TradingView

Colombia Jobless Rate Drops to 10.3% in February - TradingViewColombia Jobless Rate Drops to 10.3% in February  TradingView

Colombia’s ELN Declines Peace: Tensions, War, and Uncertainty - LatinAmerican PostColombia’s ELN Declines Peace: Tensions, War, and Uncertainty  LatinAmerican Post

Over 96% of Movistar Colombia broadband clients connected to fibre - TelecompaperOver 96% of Movistar Colombia broadband clients connected to fibre  Telecompaper

JV Article: Aris boosts gold production in Colombia - The Northern MinerJV Article: Aris boosts gold production in Colombia  The Northern Miner

Colombian oil rig count rising despite sector woes - BNamericasColombian oil rig count rising despite sector woes  BNamericas

Revitalizing Territories in Colombia: Comprehensive Acupunctures for Urban and Social Transformation - ArchDailyRevitalizing Territories in Colombia: Comprehensive Acupunctures for Urban and Social Transformation  ArchDaily

Denarius Metals commences mining at Zancudo project in Colombia - Mining TechnologyDenarius Metals commences mining at Zancudo project in Colombia  Mining Technology

US Homeland Security Secretary Noem visits Colombia to discuss immigration and crime - AP NewsUS Homeland Security Secretary Noem visits Colombia to discuss immigration and crime  AP News

Catatumbo crisis marginalises communities in northeast Colombia - FairPlanetCatatumbo crisis marginalises communities in northeast Colombia  FairPlanet

Household air pollution takes centre-stage at WHO conference in Colombia - theweek.inHousehold air pollution takes centre-stage at WHO conference in Colombia  theweek.in

Colombia shares higher at close of trade; COLCAP up 0.17% - Investing.com IndiaColombia shares higher at close of trade; COLCAP up 0.17%  Investing.com India

Pablo Escobar's partner was arrested again in Colombia, but quickly released after 3 days - ?????????? ?????? ??????? ?? ?????Pablo Escobar's partner was arrested again in Colombia, but quickly released after 3 days  ?????????? ?????? ??????? ?? ?????

Colombia inflation seen easing in March, rising in 2025 and 2026 - ReutersColombia inflation seen easing in March, rising in 2025 and 2026  Reuters

Carlos Lehder, co-founder of Medellín Cartel, freed days after arrest in Colombia - Latin America ReportsCarlos Lehder, co-founder of Medellín Cartel, freed days after arrest in Colombia  Latin America Reports

Colombia - General DebateColombia  General Debate

Colombia's new director of Public Credit to seek rebuilding market confidence - TradingViewColombia's new director of Public Credit to seek rebuilding market confidence  TradingView

Colombia Tire Recycling Market Projected to Reach USD 154.12 million by 2034, Growing at a 5.3% CAGR - openPR.comColombia Tire Recycling Market Projected to Reach USD 154.12 million by 2034, Growing at a 5.3% CAGR  openPR.com

Colombia visit by US Secretary of Homeland Security eases tensions between Trump and Petro - EL PAÍS EnglishColombia visit by US Secretary of Homeland Security eases tensions between Trump and Petro  EL PAÍS English

“A father to my brothers”: Michell’s quest for a better life - nrc.no“A father to my brothers”: Michell’s quest for a better life  nrc.no

Petro Accuses Colombia Central Bank of Trying to Sabotage Growth - Bloomberg.comPetro Accuses Colombia Central Bank of Trying to Sabotage Growth  Bloomberg.com

Colombia central bank board likely to resume cuts as new members debut By Reuters - Investing.comColombia central bank board likely to resume cuts as new members debut By Reuters  Investing.com

Colombia’s Ecopetrol reports $4.1B profit drop as shareholders weigh dividends - TradingViewColombia’s Ecopetrol reports $4.1B profit drop as shareholders weigh dividends  TradingView

Colombia: Fleeing the thunder of violence in Catatumbo - UN NewsColombia: Fleeing the thunder of violence in Catatumbo  UN News

Colombia's new director of Public Credit to seek rebuilding market confidence - ReutersColombia's new director of Public Credit to seek rebuilding market confidence  Reuters

Colombia Braces for Surging Energy Costs as Natural Gas Deficit Expands - Finance ColombiaColombia Braces for Surging Energy Costs as Natural Gas Deficit Expands  Finance Colombia

The Endless Battle for Bajo Cauca: Colombia’s Criminal Crown Jewel - InSight CrimeThe Endless Battle for Bajo Cauca: Colombia’s Criminal Crown Jewel  InSight Crime

GeoPark to sell certain assets in Colombia, Brazil in deals totaling $20M (NYSE:GPRK) - Seeking AlphaGeoPark to sell certain assets in Colombia, Brazil in deals totaling $20M (NYSE:GPRK)  Seeking Alpha

Colombia – UN report urges State to protect civilians and their rights amid ongoing violence by armed groups - ohchrColombia – UN report urges State to protect civilians and their rights amid ongoing violence by armed groups  ohchr

Carlos Lehder’s sudden return to Colombia revives legacy of Medellin Cartel - The City Paper BogotáCarlos Lehder’s sudden return to Colombia revives legacy of Medellin Cartel  The City Paper Bogotá

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to visit Colombia amid tensions over mass deportations - The City Paper BogotáDHS Secretary Kristi Noem to visit Colombia amid tensions over mass deportations  The City Paper Bogotá

US halts sanctions on Colombia after it agrees to 'all terms' of Trump - Business StandardUS halts sanctions on Colombia after it agrees to 'all terms' of Trump  Business Standard

Colombia to decide which NATO fighter jets to buy within months, minister says - ReutersColombia to decide which NATO fighter jets to buy within months, minister says  Reuters

Colombian power generators issue supply alert amid Air-e crisis - BNamericasColombian power generators issue supply alert amid Air-e crisis  BNamericas

Ecopetrol: Whistleblower reveals Colombia oil giant's ‘awful’ pollution - BBCEcopetrol: Whistleblower reveals Colombia oil giant's ‘awful’ pollution  BBC

US Retreat from Global Commitments Impedes Battle Against Air Pollution and Climate Change: Colombia’s President - Health Policy WatchUS Retreat from Global Commitments Impedes Battle Against Air Pollution and Climate Change: Colombia’s President  Health Policy Watch

Colombia - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeColombia  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

In a U-turn, Colombia decides to send plane to bring deported nationals after US slaps sanctions - The Economic TimesIn a U-turn, Colombia decides to send plane to bring deported nationals after US slaps sanctions  The Economic Times

Colombia's trans women face constant danger - DWColombia's trans women face constant danger  DW

How Trump’s US aid freeze has stymied Colombia’s immigration system - Al JazeeraHow Trump’s US aid freeze has stymied Colombia’s immigration system  Al Jazeera

World Bank Poverty Report Highlights Persistent Inequalities in Colombia - World BankWorld Bank Poverty Report Highlights Persistent Inequalities in Colombia  World Bank

Carlos Lehder: Former Medellin Cartel boss released in Colombia after judge rules his sentence expired - The IndependentCarlos Lehder: Former Medellin Cartel boss released in Colombia after judge rules his sentence expired  The Independent

Trinidad and Tobago Joins Egypt, Pakistan, Colombia, Jamaica, Bangladesh, Guyana, New Caledonia, Macau on US Travel Advisory List to Reconsider Travel — What It Means for the Tourism Sector - Travel And Tour WorldTrinidad and Tobago Joins Egypt, Pakistan, Colombia, Jamaica, Bangladesh, Guyana, New Caledonia, Macau on US Travel Advisory List to Reconsider Travel — What It Means for the Tourism Sector  Travel And Tour World

NATO Review - Colombia at NATO: how a South American nation became a NATO partner - NATO - HomepageNATO Review - Colombia at NATO: how a South American nation became a NATO partner  NATO - Homepage

Glencore's Cerrejon to reduce Colombia coal output by as much as 10 mln tons annually on transport costs - ReutersGlencore's Cerrejon to reduce Colombia coal output by as much as 10 mln tons annually on transport costs  Reuters

Colombia’s new defense minister vows to reclaim territory lost to rebel groups - AP NewsColombia’s new defense minister vows to reclaim territory lost to rebel groups  AP News

Colombia: 30 days in limbo amid escalating armed conflict - nrc.noColombia: 30 days in limbo amid escalating armed conflict  nrc.no

NRC in Colombia - nrc.noNRC in Colombia  nrc.no

Petro's referendum gamble: What's at stake for Colombia? - BNamericasPetro's referendum gamble: What's at stake for Colombia?  BNamericas

Seaplanes are coming to Colombia. Alma Air’s Rupert Stebbings Shares Key Details In This Exclusive Interview - Finance ColombiaSeaplanes are coming to Colombia. Alma Air’s Rupert Stebbings Shares Key Details In This Exclusive Interview  Finance Colombia

OECD Economic Surveys: Colombia 2024 - OECDOECD Economic Surveys: Colombia 2024  OECD

Colombia backs down on deportation flights after Trump tariffs threat - BBCColombia backs down on deportation flights after Trump tariffs threat  BBC

Tampa International Airport Launches Exciting New Direct Flights to Bogotá, Strengthening Ties with Colombia - Travel And Tour WorldTampa International Airport Launches Exciting New Direct Flights to Bogotá, Strengthening Ties with Colombia  Travel And Tour World

Petro vs Trump: The diplomatic standoff that could shape Colombia’s future - Al JazeeraPetro vs Trump: The diplomatic standoff that could shape Colombia’s future  Al Jazeera

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Colombia - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Colombia  Human Rights Watch

Panama and Colombia connect their energy vis... - BNamericasPanama and Colombia connect their energy vis...  BNamericas

Brazil strengthens security at airport near the border with Colombia and Venezuela - AviacionlineBrazil strengthens security at airport near the border with Colombia and Venezuela  Aviacionline

Colombia's Petro calls referendum for stalled health, labor reforms - ReutersColombia's Petro calls referendum for stalled health, labor reforms  Reuters

Trump spotlight: A clash with Colombia and what lies ahead on Monday - Al JazeeraTrump spotlight: A clash with Colombia and what lies ahead on Monday  Al Jazeera

Colombia: 1.5 million displaced post peace agreement - nrc.noColombia: 1.5 million displaced post peace agreement  nrc.no

Bruce Parry: ‘I gave up sex and booze when I met Colombia’s Kogi tribe’ - The TimesBruce Parry: ‘I gave up sex and booze when I met Colombia’s Kogi tribe’  The Times

Major step forward for child protection in Colombia, as politicians ban underage marriage - UN NewsMajor step forward for child protection in Colombia, as politicians ban underage marriage  UN News

Colombia: Catatumbo killings highlight fragility of peace process - UN NewsColombia: Catatumbo killings highlight fragility of peace process  UN News

Colombia urges UN to remove coca leaf from harmful substances list - The GuardianColombia urges UN to remove coca leaf from harmful substances list  The Guardian

One of the best Colombian avocado seasons for Naturipe, aligned with increasing U.S. demand - FreshFruitPortal.comOne of the best Colombian avocado seasons for Naturipe, aligned with increasing U.S. demand  FreshFruitPortal.com

I made the same passport mistake in Colombia and Japan. After nearly being stranded abroad twice, I learned my lesson. - Business InsiderI made the same passport mistake in Colombia and Japan. After nearly being stranded abroad twice, I learned my lesson.  Business Insider

Colombia to declare state of emergency after rebel violence - DWColombia to declare state of emergency after rebel violence  DW

Former Medellin Cartel boss released in Colombia after a judge rules his sentence expired - MSNFormer Medellin Cartel boss released in Colombia after a judge rules his sentence expired  MSN