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Indra renews Colombia's air surveillance network with radars that guarantee maximum safety
Indra is moving forward with the modernisation of Colombia's air surveillance network with the delivery of the first of the new radars it will install in the country. The contract, awarded by Aerocivil, the public entity that manages all air...

Aid Cuts to Colombia in 2025
LONDON, United Kingdom — Colombia has access to numerous organizations and aid programs that can help families escape poverty. However, recent aid cuts from the United States (U.S.) are beginning to take effect, raising concerns about the impact...

Forest project touted as climate victory now under fraud investigation
Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video advertisement Last week, Slovak anti-corruption police conducted a series of raids under the codename Operation Colombia, targeting properties in the Košice and Zvolen...

Colombia’s Burgeoning Animation Scene Finds Its Voice With Afro-Colombian Tales, Eco-Activism and Myth at BAM
Colombian animation is hitting a fresh stride, driven by a mix of social storytelling, ancestral mythologies and new talent, plus determined governmental support.. That energy is on show at the Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) in its Animation...

10 Colombian Directors to Watch
Narrowing Variety’s choice down to 10 was no small feat, given the surge of talent emerging from Colombia. Each year, more of its filmmakers win recognition at top-tier festivals, most recently Simon Mesa Soto’s dramedy “A Poet” which took home a...

Young Indigenous leaders in Colombia’s violent Cauca gather to resist violence and elect new voices
LAS DELICIAS, Colombia (AP) — Adriana Pazu wiped away tears as she remembered a colleague who was shot dead earlier this year by an armed dissident group for defending their land. LAS DELICIAS, Colombia (AP) — Adriana Pazu wiped away tears as she...

People back climate policy when weather events feel personal, new study finds
The effects of extreme weather events are disproportionately felt in countries in the Global South. Most people are more likely to support climate policies if they see a connection between extreme weather and climate change, new international...

TUES: Mayoral candidates spar over Keller's plan to alert public to ICE actions, + More
Mayoral candidates spar over Keller's plan to alert public to ICE actions - Olivier Uyttebrouck, Albuquerque Journal A social media statement posted by Mayor Tim Keller announcing his intention to keep the public better informed about federal...

Arturo Calle Ushers in New Leadership Era, Steps Away from Founding Family
The Colombian company is committed to professional leadership. After more than a decade at the helm of the company, Carlos Arturo Calle, son of the brand’s founder, is leaving the family business that his father, Arturo Calle, founded in 1975. In...

Comms and Branding Insights with Samuel Owusu-Aduomi: World Shea Expo 2025: A bold branding blueprint to globalise the domestic shea industry
In recent years, global demand for natural, ethically sourced products have surged. From beauty counters in New York to skincare shops in Tokyo, consumers are increasingly conscious of what’s in their products—and where those ingredients come...

Colombia’s Chocolate Cordillera expands scheme supporting women cocoa farmers
Colombian-based sustainable chocolate company, Chocolate Cordillera, has expanded its boundary-pushing programme supporting women cocoa farmers in its native region, writes Neill Barston. The business has built a strong reputation with Latin...
In June, Colombia Saw Falling Prices of Fresh Fruits, Pork and Processed Foods
Wholesale food prices in Colombia showed mixed behavior during June 2025, according to data reported by the Bulletin of Wholesale Prices of Agricultural Products issued by the Rural Agricultural Planning Unit (UPRA). While the downward trend...
Colombia and Haiti progress in their agricultural cooperation
Haiti - Agriculture : Colombia and Haiti progress in their agricultural cooperation 09/07/2025 09:29:19 Following the commitments made by President Gustavo Petro during his official visit to Haiti on January 22, 2025...

U’wa people await implementation of landmark court ruling against Colombian gov’t
The U’wa Indigenous people have waited almost 27 years for a decision by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to acknowledge the systematic violation of their rights by the Colombian government. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled...

Colombian beats and Barranquilla royalty take over downtown Dallas for summer festival
A North Texas festival is bringing Colombia to downtown Dallas. The 2025 Dallas Colombian Festival returns Saturday, July 19, and will feature a jam-packed day of culture, music and community in celebration of Colombian Independence Day, which is...

Exotic fruit summer market: Lime on the up, avocados struggling
The lime situation is finally improving after difficult months. Avocados are in the midst of a crisis, while mangoes and ginger are affected by logistical pressures and overlapping supply. Giorgio Donnarumma, sales manager of the Milan-based...

Latin America Summit: ‘set the agenda’ on protecting biodiversity
Universities in biodiverse Latin American countries need to demonstrate they are “transformation agents” rather than “just repositories of knowledge” by taking the lead on protecting delicate ecosystems, a conference has heard. Leaders gathered at...

Connecting disasters to climate change drives public action
A global team of researchers has delivered new evidence that public backing for climate measures rises when people connect extreme weather with climate change. The findings also reveal a nuanced picture: certain hazards – heatwaves and tropical...

Colombia’s BRI Entry: Sovereignty Versus Development
Colombia formalized its accession to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the ambitious strategic plan led by China to expand its global influence through massive investments in infrastructure, transportation, and technology. This announcement...

Powerless Rights? Structural Limitations of Advisory Opinion OC-32/25 in the Face of the Climate Emergency
Advisory Opinion OC-32/25 issued by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights marks a legal milestone in the evolution of international environmental law, integrating climate change into the corpus iuris of human rights. However—and I regret having...