Drone attacks by resurgent militias are battering the country’s strained security services as they grow in frequency and ferocity.

Colombia's government will raise the country's minimum wage to 1.75 million pesos per month ($470), President Gustavo Petro said on Monday, a 22.7% increase.

Colombia says it will use drones to resume spraying of coca crops with a weed killer as authorities grapple with record levels of cocaine production that have fueled tensions with the Trump administration.

Colombian swap rates soared Tuesday after President Gustavo Petro announced a 23% increase in the minimum wage, stoking bets that the central bank will have to hike interest rates to combat the policy’s impact on prices.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has rejected a plea from Venezuelan counterpart Nicolás Maduro’s for military support against the United States.

Colombia’s government has declared an economic state of emergency that enables President Gustavo Petro’s administration to issue taxes by decree

Colombia’s government has signed an economic emergency decree to raise funds to address a widening fiscal deficit, local media reported on Friday.

Former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez is reportedly close to agreeing a move to MLS outfit the Columbus Crew as he aims to remain in shape ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Colombia qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by finishing inside the top six of the CONMEBOL standings, which guaranteed a direct place under the expanded format. The team's qualifying run included results against every South American opponent across the round-robin schedule, and secured their spot by finishing third in the standings.