Bogota

The Bogota Audiovisual Market, opening July 6, is partnering with Netflix to expand regionally. The market serves as a key dealmaking hub for the regional film industry.

The son of Rodrigo Lara Bonilla, a justice minister killed by Pablo Escobar in 1984, has been named Colombia's interior minister. The victim's son now holds the position as part of the incoming government.

Reporter Cody Weddle provided a report on earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela from Bogota, Colombia. The report was part of the 'This Week in South Florida' program.

A British man has been arrested in Ecuador after the body of a woman was found in a suitcase in Colombia. He is alleged to have caused the death of Natalia Villalba in Bogota. The man claimed he was watching England vs Croatia on TV as an alibi.

Abelardo de la Espriella, a Trump-backed political outsider, leads Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.7% of votes, while his rival Iván Cepeda challenges the results, alleging irregularities in over 30,000 voting stations. The tight race highlights concerns over renewed internal conflict and differing approaches to crime and peace negotiations.

Colombians are voting in a presidential runoff between progressive Iván Cepeda and conservative Abelardo de la Espriella, with both candidates addressing fears of renewed violence and proposing divergent strategies for health, debt, and corruption. The election follows a peace pact with FARC that has not curbed escalating clashes among illegal armed groups, which contributed to a record number of homicides in 2023.

Colombians voted in what is likely the first round of presidential elections between a reformist left wing and a hard-line right wing. Polls indicate left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, is leading the race. FRANCE 24 is covering results from Bogota.

Colombia’s voters are set to choose between two competing visions for the country. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo is reporting on the issue from Bogota.

Colombia's GDP has exceeded expectations ahead of the presidential vote, with pedestrians seen near the Heroes Transmilenio mass-transit station in Bogota. The country's economic performance is a key issue in the upcoming election. Colombia's growth is notable despite regional challenges.

An investigation by Bellingcat and Colombian media outlet Cerosetenta reveals connections between Colombian politician Jorge Rodriguez and members of neo-Nazi group Active Club Bogota. Rodriguez, who ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 2026, was documented in a video painting over anti-Nazi graffiti alongside individuals with tattoos matching those of neo-Nazi group member Javier Ruiz. Both Rodriguez and Ruiz refused to answer questions about their relationship and threatened legal action.

Colombia's central bank is expected to raise interest rates by 100bps for the second time, reaching 11.25%. This decision aims to avoid election noise. The rate hold was decided by the Colombian Congress in Bogota.

Colombia's markets were positively affected by a surprise rate hold just weeks before the country's vote. The decision has brought stability to the market. Colombia is preparing for an upcoming election.

The Central Bank of Colombia's unexpected action has surprised traders and increased bets on steeper interest rate movements. The impact is evident in Bogota, where shoppers are affected by economic shifts.

Colombia repurchases $4.4 billion in bonds weeks ahead of the national election. The move by the Colombian Congress in Bogota aims to manage public debt and stabilize the economy during a politically sensitive period.

Colombia's government mandates pension funds to reduce overseas assets to 30% as part of economic reforms. The central bank plans a second consecutive 100bps rate hike, raising the benchmark rate to 11.25% to stabilize the currency.