COP30 in Brazil Aims for a United Front Against Climate Change

Brazil is set to host the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) from November 10 to 21 in the Amazonian city of Belém, facing a major challenge: uniting the world around continued climate action despite mounting global crises —...

Brazil hopes Amazon summit can unite world for climate action

Brazil is betting its much-hyped climate summit in the Amazon next month can deliver something increasingly rare in a fractured world: proof that nations can still unite to confront a global crisis. It faces tough odds, with a hostile United...

PISBA reactivation: A decisive step for Colombian banana competitiveness and security in the face of drug trafficking crisis

Written and reported by Macarena Bravo | Lee esta noticia en Español Drug trafficking has expanded to the point of even disrupting the export of Colombian bananas. For the industry, the situation has become an absolute nightmare. To tackle this...

ADVISORY: ACT2025 Press Call on Climate-Vulnerable Nations' Expectations for COP30

WASHINGTON (October 21, 2025) — Join Allied for Climate Transformation by 2025 (ACT2025) on Tuesday, October 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. EDT (see additional time zones below) for a press briefing featuring expert voices from countries on the...

For Some Med Students, an MD Isn’t Enough

When Austin Flitton was applying to medical school, he realized he wanted to have a broader impact on societal challenges, such as reducing the barriers to healthcare services that immigrants face. “I speak Spanish and talked to a lot of...

Can Colombia embrace clean energy without damaging the Amazon?

As the sun sets over the Colombian Amazon, construction worker Pablo Portillo observes the canopy. Titi monkeys swing in the treetops as the Mocoa River roars nearby. For four years, he and his family have lived quietly in this biodiverse “gateway...

Brazil hopes COP30 can unite world for climate action

BRASILIA Brazil is betting its much-hyped climate summit in the Amazon next month can deliver something increasingly rare in a fractured world: Proof that nations can still unite to confront a global crisis. It faces tough odds, with a hostile...

Sonesta expands in Colombia through partnership with Aken

Sonesta International Hotels has reached a strategic partnership with US-headquartered Aken Hotels & Resorts, which will expand its portfolio. As part of the alliance, the Bio Habitat Hotel, Aken Soul Collection, located in Armenia, Quindío,...

A Taste of Colombia in Phnom Penh

Ramij Jafet Herrera Chantre poses for a photo with Colombian flag. Photo by Sao Phal Niseiy PHNOM PENH — Beneath the golden glow of the Royal Palace, the aroma of roasted beans drifts from a small corner café that smells not of Cambodia, but of...

World AFP Brazil hopes COP30 in Amazon can unite world for climate action

Brazil is betting its much-hyped climate summit in the Amazon next month can deliver something increasingly rare in a fractured world: proof that nations can still unite to confront a global crisis. It faces tough odds, with a hostile United...

Ahead of presidential elections scheduled for May 2026, Colombia hosts the UNESCO Media Literacy Week against a backdrop of political polarization and press freedom concerns

By Luciani Gomes, Media Policy Specialist, Brazil Colombia will host UNESCO’s Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week Feature Conference at the end of October, after an intense pre-campaign period ahead of the 2026 presidential election....

Ideas & Opinions — Terry McLaughlin: California insurance commissioner under scrutiny

The California FAIR Plan, California’s home insurer of last resort, is seeking an average 35.8% rate hike to become effective in April 2026. While California homeowners are experiencing these massive spikes in premiums, or being cancelled...

COP30 must act: new Greenpeace poll shows nine in 10 people want forest protection to fight climate change 

Brasília, Brazil, Greenpeace Brazil has projected messages to country delegates at the Pre-COP in Brasilia calling for urgent action to end forest destruction as a new Greenpeace International’s poll showed nine out of 10 people surveyed want...

QIA closes $535mn investment in Colombia's renewable power generator ISAGEN

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has announced that it closed a $535mn investment in ISAGEN, the largest pure-play renewable platform and third largest power generator in Colombia. QIA, an existing co-investor in ISAGEN, has increased its equity...

‘The Wild Robot,’ ‘The Daily Show’ Among Winners at Environmental Media Awards

The 35th annual Environmental Media Association Awards were handed out on Saturday night, recognizing the greenest projects of the last year. The ceremony — hosted by reality stars Ariana Madix and Harry Jowsey at Los Angeles’ Radford Studio...

UNGA Deals Latin America Some Surprises

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Regional leaders convene at the U.N. General Assembly, Chile’s presidential front-runner lays out his immigration policy, and Mexico talks trade with Canada. Sign up...

Civitatis achieves double-digit summer growth globally

Online platform for guided tours, excursions and activities in Spanish and Portuguese worldwide, Civitatis, has reported double-digit year-on-year growth in global bookings for summer 2025. This strong performance underscores the company’s...

Colombia’s Trade Ministry Signs Agreement to Advance Cacay’s Entry as Novel Food into European Union Market

The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism (MINCIT), the government entity responsible for commercial policy in Colombia, is advancing the regulatory process for the Amazonian fruit cacay (Caryodendron orinocense) to achieve Novel Food...

Reverse the Red Awards Medals to 26 Countries for Excellence in Biodiversity Planning

The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) award-winning reflect a growing global shift toward science-driven, action-oriented policies to tackle the biodiversity crisis. "For species and ecosystems to thrive, the commitment of...

Colombia’s Weavers Fight for Dignity in a World Hungry for Fashion

In the sun-bleached streets of Riohacha, Colombia’s Caribbean wind tangles with yarn and history. Every handwoven mochila bag is a map of heritage and survival, but as global demand explodes, the Wayuu women behind them are demanding something...