BOGOTA, July 19, 2026 – As Colombia stands on the cusp of a new legislative session, the traditional, often subdued, process of electing the Congress president has ignited an unexpected and intense political firestorm. This…
By Edwin Caicedo, Environment and Health Journalist Updated: July 18, 2026 The Colombian Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology, and Environmental Studies (IDEAM) has issued a high-level alert for the upcoming long weekend, spanning from July 17…
By Edwin Caicedo | Environmental and Health Correspondent In the wake of a recent, devastating earthquake in Venezuela and the looming arrival of the 2026-2027 El Niño climate phenomenon, Colombia stands at a precarious crossroads.…
BOGOTÁ, Colombia – July 16, 2026 – Just days before the official inauguration of a new legislative period, President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella's incoming administration is confronting its inaugural, and potentially most formidable, political challenge:…
