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Football suspended in Colombia after devastating earthquake

Colombian professional football has been temporarily suspended following a powerful earthquake that struck the western part of the country, leaving dozens of people dead and causing extensive damage across several affected areas. The Colombian professional football league announced a one-week suspension......

Colombia’s new government reviews trade agreement with Morocco

Colombia’s incoming government has announced plans to review several of the country’s international trade agreements, including its partnership with Morocco, as part of a broader economic strategy aimed at boosting exports, attracting foreign investment and strengthening global market access. Mauricio......

Colombia to cut diplomatic ties with Cuba and Nicaragua and restructure foreign missions

Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, has announced plans to sever diplomatic relations with Cuba and Nicaragua shortly after taking office on August 7, signaling a major shift in the country’s foreign policy. The US-backed president-elect said his future administration would......

Colombia’s Petro discusses anti-drug policy and U.S. sanctions in call with Trump

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, focusing on anti-narcotics efforts and strained bilateral relations, according to a statement from the Colombian government. The discussion centered on Colombia’s ongoing campaign to......

Presidential election in Colombia: Abelardo de la Espriella leads a high-tension runoff vote

Preliminary results from Colombia’s presidential runoff election indicate that conservative candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is leading his rival, left-wing senator Iván Cepeda, in a closely contested and highly polarized vote that reflects deep political divisions across the country. With......

Dollar strength and hawkish Fed pressure emerging market carry trades

The carry trade strategy in emerging markets has lost momentum as global financial conditions tighten. Traders who previously benefited from borrowing in low-yield currencies and investing in higher-yield assets are now reassessing exposure. Expectations around US monetary policy have shifted sharply......

Colombia alleges deadly border bombing as Ecuador denies responsibility

Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro has accused Ecuador of carrying out airstrikes near their shared border that left 27 people dead, escalating a diplomatic dispute between the neighboring countries. Ecuador’s government has rejected the claims, insisting its military operations have remained......

Colombians vote in congressional elections and presidential primaries

Millions of voters headed to polling stations across Colombia on Sunday to participate in congressional elections and party primaries that will help determine the candidates for the upcoming presidential race. The vote is considered a key moment that could influence the country’s political direction......

Morocco falls short against Colombia in Davis Cup but gains a team

The USM Tennis Club in Casablanca hosted an intense clash between Morocco and Colombia in the Davis Cup Group 1 World Playoffs. The stakes were high, with the winner securing a coveted spot in the World Group 1. The match featured a spirited Moroccan team, led by their charismatic captain Hicham Arazi,......