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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Nature accounting in Colombia makes sound economic case for protecting native ecosystems - Phys.orgNature accounting in Colombia makes sound economic case for protecting native ecosystems  Phys.org

Colombia: 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties celebrated with China-Latin America Literature Salon - Global TimesColombia: 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties celebrated with China-Latin America Literature Salon  Global Times

US has revoked visa of head of state, claims Colombian President, slams 'Donald Duck' - India TodayUS has revoked visa of head of state, claims Colombian President, slams 'Donald Duck'  India Today

Colombia stocks higher at close of trade; COLCAP up 0.44% - Investing.comColombia stocks higher at close of trade; COLCAP up 0.44%  Investing.com

New research finds substantial peat deposits in Colombia’s conflicted Amazon - MongabayNew research finds substantial peat deposits in Colombia’s conflicted Amazon  Mongabay

'Already seen Donald Duck several times': Colombian President brutally mocks Trump, says US revoked his vi - The Economic Times'Already seen Donald Duck several times': Colombian President brutally mocks Trump, says US revoked his vi  The Economic Times

'Donald Duck took my visa': Colombian president Gustavo Petro mocks Trump over travel ban - Times of India'Donald Duck took my visa': Colombian president Gustavo Petro mocks Trump over travel ban  Times of India

‘No fish, no money, no food’: Colombia’s stilt people fight to save their wetlands - The Guardian‘No fish, no money, no food’: Colombia’s stilt people fight to save their wetlands  The Guardian

Colombia: UN mission chief stresses need to advance implementation of peace deal - UN NewsColombia: UN mission chief stresses need to advance implementation of peace deal  UN News

The green promises of Colombia’s president ring ever more hollow - The EconomistThe green promises of Colombia’s president ring ever more hollow  The Economist

Colombia's Travel Advisories Include Civil Unrest and Yellow Fever - Vax-Before-TravelColombia's Travel Advisories Include Civil Unrest and Yellow Fever  Vax-Before-Travel

Shell to exit offshore gas projects in Colombia's Caribbean - ReutersShell to exit offshore gas projects in Colombia's Caribbean  Reuters

89% increase in explosion victims in Colombia in 2024: Red Cross - Latin America Reports89% increase in explosion victims in Colombia in 2024: Red Cross  Latin America Reports

Colombian ex-minister accuses the country’s president of drug abuse - The GuardianColombian ex-minister accuses the country’s president of drug abuse  The Guardian

Colombia’s president is a drug addict, claims ex-minister - Financial TimesColombia’s president is a drug addict, claims ex-minister  Financial Times

Women's coaches and referees course held in Colombia - United World WrestlingWomen's coaches and referees course held in Colombia  United World Wrestling

Another 51 coaches receive IHF D Licences after courses in Algeria and Colombia - IHFAnother 51 coaches receive IHF D Licences after courses in Algeria and Colombia  IHF

Colombia shares lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.51% By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaColombia shares lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.51% By Investing.com  Investing.com India

Positive Solutions for Nature in Colombia: A Review - Krishak JagatPositive Solutions for Nature in Colombia: A Review  Krishak Jagat

Aria Hotels Introduces A Cultural Haven In Colombia With Boutique Luxury - Travel And Tour WorldAria Hotels Introduces A Cultural Haven In Colombia With Boutique Luxury  Travel And Tour World

What is Yellow Fever? Colombia declares health emergency after 34 deaths - Mathrubhumi EnglishWhat is Yellow Fever? Colombia declares health emergency after 34 deaths  Mathrubhumi English

Colombia's Yellow Fever Outbreak Threatens Urban Centers - Vax-Before-TravelColombia's Yellow Fever Outbreak Threatens Urban Centers  Vax-Before-Travel

Colombia's central bank expected to hold rates despite government pressure: Reuters poll - ReutersColombia's central bank expected to hold rates despite government pressure: Reuters poll  Reuters

Colombia, United States, Canada: New Travel Warnings Highlight Safety Concerns for Tourists Visiting Colombia’s Most Popular Destinations - Travel And Tour WorldColombia, United States, Canada: New Travel Warnings Highlight Safety Concerns for Tourists Visiting Colombia’s Most Popular Destinations  Travel And Tour World

‘They took away my visa’: Trump revoked world leader’s travel visa? State Dept issues no-reply response - The Financial Express‘They took away my visa’: Trump revoked world leader’s travel visa? State Dept issues no-reply response  The Financial Express

Colombia: Protection Analysis | Norte de Santander - Protection risk analysis in the Catatumbo Sub-Region (April 2025) - ReliefWebColombia: Protection Analysis | Norte de Santander - Protection risk analysis in the Catatumbo Sub-Region (April 2025)  ReliefWeb

Colombian President makes dubious comment about US visa - UNITED NEWS OF INDIAColombian President makes dubious comment about US visa  UNITED NEWS OF INDIA

Years of progress in protection and integration of displaced people in Colombia at risk, UNHCR warns - UNHCR - The UN Refugee AgencyYears of progress in protection and integration of displaced people in Colombia at risk, UNHCR warns  UNHCR - The UN Refugee Agency

HYBE Latin Launches ‘Medellín Music Lab’ in Colombia: ‘Ready to Make History’ (EXCLUSIVE) - VarietyHYBE Latin Launches ‘Medellín Music Lab’ in Colombia: ‘Ready to Make History’ (EXCLUSIVE)  Variety

The Woman Who Helped Heal The Wound On Pope Francis's Face In Colombia - ETV BharatThe Woman Who Helped Heal The Wound On Pope Francis's Face In Colombia  ETV Bharat

‘Donald Duck took my visa’: Colombian Prez Gustavo Petro mocks Trump after alleged US travel ban - The Economic Times‘Donald Duck took my visa’: Colombian Prez Gustavo Petro mocks Trump after alleged US travel ban  The Economic Times

Colombia shares higher at close of trade; COLCAP up 0.71% By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaColombia shares higher at close of trade; COLCAP up 0.71% By Investing.com  Investing.com India

Is Colombia’s flower power under threat? - BBCIs Colombia’s flower power under threat?  BBC

Colombia’s Victims Day: alarming figures underscore ongoing conflict - nrc.noColombia’s Victims Day: alarming figures underscore ongoing conflict  nrc.no

Colombia Imports Rise for 8th Month - TradingViewColombia Imports Rise for 8th Month  TradingView

US Issues New Travel Warnings for Morocco, Colombia, Venezuela, Bahamas, Canada, France and UK, Highlighting Rising Terrorism, Crime, and Health Concerns - Travel And Tour WorldUS Issues New Travel Warnings for Morocco, Colombia, Venezuela, Bahamas, Canada, France and UK, Highlighting Rising Terrorism, Crime, and Health Concerns  Travel And Tour World

Shell has pulled out of offshore gas projects in Colombia's Caribbean-Ecopetrol - TradingViewShell has pulled out of offshore gas projects in Colombia's Caribbean-Ecopetrol  TradingView

Shell to pull out of natural gas discoveries offshore Colombia - Upstream OnlineShell to pull out of natural gas discoveries offshore Colombia  Upstream Online

Colombia’s Petro delivers offhand remark regarding U.S visa status - The City Paper BogotáColombia’s Petro delivers offhand remark regarding U.S visa status  The City Paper Bogotá

Yellow fever: Colombia declares health emergency after dozens die - BBCYellow fever: Colombia declares health emergency after dozens die  BBC

Shell exit deepens pullback from Colombia's oil sector - BNamericasShell exit deepens pullback from Colombia's oil sector  BNamericas

Saab targets Gripen E/F contracts with Thailand and Colombia this year - FlightGlobalSaab targets Gripen E/F contracts with Thailand and Colombia this year  FlightGlobal

Colombia shares lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.43% By Investing.com - Investing.com IndiaColombia shares lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.43% By Investing.com  Investing.com India

Colombian president says US revoked his visa - Anadolu AjansiColombian president says US revoked his visa  Anadolu Ajansi

Security Council Meets on UN Verification Mission in Colombia - UN MediaSecurity Council Meets on UN Verification Mission in Colombia  UN Media

Colombia suspends ceasefire with FARC guerrilla faction - ReutersColombia suspends ceasefire with FARC guerrilla faction  Reuters

Shell Gives Up Colombia Gas Blocks - energyintel.comShell Gives Up Colombia Gas Blocks  energyintel.com

Colombia - Security Council, 9903rd meeting - UN Web TVColombia - Security Council, 9903rd meeting  UN Web TV

Colombia's GeoPark appoints Felipe Bayon as its new CEO - World OilColombia's GeoPark appoints Felipe Bayon as its new CEO  World Oil

Destination empathy: A Colombia tour that's raw and real - Travel WeeklyDestination empathy: A Colombia tour that's raw and real  Travel Weekly

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

Italy investigates possible mistaken-identity killing of scientist in Colombia - The GuardianItaly investigates possible mistaken-identity killing of scientist in Colombia  The Guardian

No visa waiver policy adopted for Chinese citizens to visit Colombia: Chinese Embassy in Colombia - Global TimesNo visa waiver policy adopted for Chinese citizens to visit Colombia: Chinese Embassy in Colombia  Global Times

Borges brings together realities of LatAm, China and Europe in one room - Global TimesBorges brings together realities of LatAm, China and Europe in one room  Global Times

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

Microbiological analysis of cigarette butts and cigarette butt fibers on a tourist beach in Cartagena, Colombia - NatureMicrobiological analysis of cigarette butts and cigarette butt fibers on a tourist beach in Cartagena, Colombia  Nature

Former minister says Colombia’s President Petro addicted to drugs, provides no proof - Latin America ReportsFormer minister says Colombia’s President Petro addicted to drugs, provides no proof  Latin America Reports

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

Colombia stocks lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.51% - Investing.comColombia stocks lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.51%  Investing.com

Shell announces Colombia offshore exit - BNamericasShell announces Colombia offshore exit  BNamericas

Aria Hotels Announces a Boutique Masterpiece in Colombia - GreekReporter.comAria Hotels Announces a Boutique Masterpiece in Colombia  GreekReporter.com

Saab Aims To Finalize Thai, Colombia Deals This Year - Aviation WeekSaab Aims To Finalize Thai, Colombia Deals This Year  Aviation Week

Hawaiian Man Arrested in Medellín for Soliciting Sex with a Minor - Finance ColombiaHawaiian Man Arrested in Medellín for Soliciting Sex with a Minor  Finance Colombia

Exploring Colombia with Mejdi Tours - Travel WeeklyExploring Colombia with Mejdi Tours  Travel Weekly

Colombia - Security Council, 9903rd meeting - UN MediaColombia - Security Council, 9903rd meeting  UN Media

Germany and Colombia sign Migration Partnership aimed at curbing asylum claims - The City Paper BogotáGermany and Colombia sign Migration Partnership aimed at curbing asylum claims  The City Paper Bogotá

Colombia Joins Trinidad and Tobago, Pakistan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Macau, and Honduras as US Issues New Travel Alerts, What it Means for the Tourism Sector - Travel And Tour WorldColombia Joins Trinidad and Tobago, Pakistan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Macau, and Honduras as US Issues New Travel Alerts, What it Means for the Tourism Sector  Travel And Tour World

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 president says will not accept US deportation flights - The Economic TimesColombia president says will not accept US deportation flights  The Economic Times

U.S. pauses Colombia tariffs after agreement on acceptance of migrants - The HinduU.S. pauses Colombia tariffs after agreement on acceptance of migrants  The Hindu

Collective Mining’s Apollo discovery in Colombia could top 10M ounces, here is what’s next – Executive Chair Ari Sussman - KITCOCollective Mining’s Apollo discovery in Colombia could top 10M ounces, here is what’s next – Executive Chair Ari Sussman  KITCO

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

TaskUs Opens New Operations Center in Medellín and Surpasses 4,000 Jobs in Colombia - Finance ColombiaTaskUs Opens New Operations Center in Medellín and Surpasses 4,000 Jobs in Colombia  Finance Colombia

The CELAC Presidency from Honduras to Colombia in the Tertulias of The Diplomat - thediplomatinspain.comThe CELAC Presidency from Honduras to Colombia in the Tertulias of The Diplomat  thediplomatinspain.com

Forest fire prevention strategy in Colombia’s Córdoba region protects native forest - Fire & Safety Journal AmericasForest fire prevention strategy in Colombia’s Córdoba region protects native forest  Fire & Safety Journal Americas

Leader of Colombia says Trump admin revoked his US visa - Fox NewsLeader of Colombia says Trump admin revoked his US visa  Fox News

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

Natural capital accounting reveals ecosystems’ role in water and energy security in Colombia’s Sinú Basin - NatureNatural capital accounting reveals ecosystems’ role in water and energy security in Colombia’s Sinú Basin  Nature

Frontline report: Colombia's drug war vets are crushing North Korean commandos in Russia's Belgorod - Euromaidan PressFrontline report: Colombia's drug war vets are crushing North Korean commandos in Russia's Belgorod  Euromaidan Press

Is Colombia Safe For Adventure Seekers Unveiling The Latest Travel Warnings And Crucial Insights - Travel And Tour WorldIs Colombia Safe For Adventure Seekers Unveiling The Latest Travel Warnings And Crucial Insights  Travel And Tour World

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

White House Press Release Misspells Colombia, Sparks Row - NDTVWhite House Press Release Misspells Colombia, Sparks Row  NDTV

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

April 25, 2025 - Finance ColombiaApril 25, 2025  Finance Colombia

Inside Colombia’s Monumental Struggle to Balance Coffee Quality with Climate Adaptation - Daily Coffee News by Roast MagazineInside Colombia’s Monumental Struggle to Balance Coffee Quality with Climate Adaptation  Daily Coffee News by Roast Magazine

Canacol Energy Colombia S.A.S. et al v. VP Engenergy LLC et al: Discovery Application (Colombia) - OffshoreAlertCanacol Energy Colombia S.A.S. et al v. VP Engenergy LLC et al: Discovery Application (Colombia)  OffshoreAlert

Colombian president says US revoked his visa and mocks ‘Donald Duck’ - The IndependentColombian president says US revoked his visa and mocks ‘Donald Duck’  The Independent

Alessandro Coatti: Royal Society of Biology mourns scientist killed in Colombia - BBCAlessandro Coatti: Royal Society of Biology mourns scientist killed in Colombia  BBC

Colombian government declares health emergency due to increase in yellow fever cases - CNNColombian government declares health emergency due to increase in yellow fever cases  CNN

What’s behind the recent eruption of large-scale violence in Colombia? | In Focus podcast - The HinduWhat’s behind the recent eruption of large-scale violence in Colombia? | In Focus podcast  The Hindu

Italian scientist’s remains found in Colombia spark multinational investigation - CNNItalian scientist’s remains found in Colombia spark multinational investigation  CNN

Second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health - World Health Organization (WHO)Second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health  World Health Organization (WHO)

Colombia - General DebateColombia  General Debate

Johanna Ortiz Brings a Taste of Colombia to Paris With Pop-up at Le Bon Marché - WWDJohanna Ortiz Brings a Taste of Colombia to Paris With Pop-up at Le Bon Marché  WWD

Why we chose Colombia for our first non-resort family vacation - The Globe and MailWhy we chose Colombia for our first non-resort family vacation  The Globe and Mail

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 stocks lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.43% - Investing.comColombia stocks lower at close of trade; COLCAP down 0.43%  Investing.com

Financing Biodiversity in Colombia - International Finance Corporation (IFC)Financing Biodiversity in Colombia  International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Colombian Bonds Lag Peers as Investors Lose Faith in ‘Fiscal Rule’ - BloombergColombian Bonds Lag Peers as Investors Lose Faith in ‘Fiscal Rule’  Bloomberg

Full implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement is essential for lasting peace in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council - GOV.UKFull implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement is essential for lasting peace in Colombia: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK