Confusion and concern surround peace agreement with Colombian rebel group 

Uniforms belonging to demobilized members of the Frente 33 in January 2025. Image credit: @petrogustavo via X. The Colombian government announced...

Top politicians from Norte de Santander oppose extension to State of Internal Commotion

Gustavo Petro in Catatumbo. Image credit: @infopresidencia via X. Cúcuta, Colombia – Multiple senior politicians representing Norte de...

Learning to drive in Bogotá

The traffic is mad, but classes cost less in Colombia's capital Bogotá taxi drivers watch TV, message their friends, chat and drive all at once....

‘Here, the leash changes but not the dog’: A conversation with Colombian human rights leader Elizabeth Moreno

Elizabeth "Chava" Moreno Quibdó, Colombia – Elizabeth “Chava” Moreno is a human rights leader from the embattled Litoral San Juan...

Despite demonstrations, Petro’s landmark labor law flops 

Protest in favour of labor reform. Image credit: Alfie Pannell Thousands marched in Bogotá today, March 18, as part of nationwide demonstrations...

Fears in Chocó that FARC dissidents’ arrival will worsen humanitarian crisis

Government meeting in Condoto, Chocó. Image credit: Alfie Pannell Quibdó, Colombia – Local officials, community leaders and residents in...

An independent aid mission to the Catatumbo

In the indigenous Barí language, Catatumbo means ‘house of thunder.’ The name reflects a unique geography of mountains and rivers that produces...

ELN begins 72-hour armed strike amid clashes with Clan del Golfo in Chocó 

ELN fighters. Image credit: Brasil de Fato via Flickr A 72-hour ‘paro armado’, or armed strike, by the National Liberation Army (ELN) began...

Trump funding freeze deals blow to Colombia’s security forces

Colombian National Police's Aerial Service. Image credit: Policía Nacional de los colombianos via Flickr. A large portion of Colombia’s...

2025 in Colombia: A year for surprises?

In what could well be a turbulent year, Colombia has little in the way of big events for 2025, but a number of things bubbling away under the...