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European election monitors have dismissed fraud rumors in Colombia's presidential race, praising the country for running a peaceful, orderly election despite political tensions. The findings offer reassurance as Colombia heads to a runoff vote later this month.
Nearly a decade after Colombia's historic peace agreement, the country has formalized nearly 4 million hectares of land for rural communities while over 11,000 former combatants continue building peaceful lives. As Colombia heads into presidential elections, the UN celebrates democratic gains while pushing for continued progress on the groundbreaking 2016 peace framework.
Colombia secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 after Daniel Munoz scored a dramatic 76th-minute goal against DR Congo in Guadalajara. The 1-0 victory pushed Colombia to the top of Group K with one game still to play.
Colombia could pocket $40 billion in savings by speeding up its shift to electric vehicles, according to new financial analysis. The finding shows developing nations can leapfrog fossil fuel dependence while strengthening their economies.
After journalists broke their silence on social media, Colombia's Prosecutor General launched criminal investigations into workplace harassment at major news outlets. The nationwide reckoning is bringing protection and accountability to an industry long plagued by abuse.
Colombia just greenlit a breakthrough policy that lets batteries back up solar and wind power across the nation. The move could unlock cleaner, more reliable electricity for millions while slashing diesel dependence in remote areas.
Colombia's Catholic bishops are urging their nation toward reconciliation and peaceful democratic participation as the country prepares for March and May elections. Their message comes after a five-day assembly focused on healing divisions and supporting vulnerable communities.
Colombia just passed a groundbreaking law requiring every cow to be tracked from birth to supermarket, aiming to end illegal deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. The move could set a powerful example for other countries struggling to protect the world's most climate-critical forests.
Colombia unveiled a national action plan to protect environmental advocates at a major international conference, marking a significant step despite ongoing challenges. The country participated for the first time as a full member of the world's only treaty designed to safeguard those who defend nature.
Colombia's government and the Gulf Clan have overcome a diplomatic hurdle to restart peace negotiations, bringing hope back to a decades-long effort to end internal conflict. The talks, which paused earlier this month over concerns about U.S. pressure, are now moving forward with international support.
Colombia gets a fresh political chapter as businessman Abelardo de la Espriella wins the presidency in a peaceful democratic transition. The conservative outsider defeated his progressive rival by just one percentage point in one of the nation's closest elections ever.
Colombia is taking a major step toward clean energy with a new renewable energy auction that could bring solar and wind projects to the South American nation. Energy Minister Edwin Palma will promote the initiative to investors in New York next week.
A decade after ending 50 years of conflict, Colombia continues its journey toward lasting peace despite ongoing challenges. The UN reports significant progress in reintegration and rural reform while supporting communities still affected by violence.
Colombia just reopened its clean energy auction system with a game-changing twist: dedicated contracts for solar power and battery storage that could reshape how the country powers itself. The 15-year contracts aim to boost renewable energy while protecting the grid from climate shocks like El Niño.
Four endangered gray titi monkeys just returned to the forests of Colombia's Aburrá Valley after being rescued from illegal captivity. Their successful release shows that specialized rehabilitation can reverse the damage done by wildlife trafficking.
Eight years after Colombia's historic peace agreement, a special court is finally delivering justice to victims through groundbreaking restorative sentences. The International Criminal Court just praised the progress, signaling hope for thousands affected by decades of conflict.
Colombia just became the first Latin American country to pass a comprehensive law tracking beef from ranch to table, ensuring cattle products don't come from illegally cleared rainforest. After three failed attempts since 2021, lawmakers finally secured a powerful tool to protect the country's 148 million acres of forest.
While most countries lag behind on protecting nature, Colombia has already conserved nearly half its ocean and a quarter of its land. The country's innovative funding model is becoming a blueprint for saving biodiversity worldwide.
Colombia just proved that rapid clean energy transitions are possible, quadrupling its renewable energy share since 2022. Solar power now generates more electricity than coal in a country that once relied heavily on fossil fuels.
Workers expanding an airport in Colombia's Caribbean region discovered more than 360,000 ancient artifacts, including a perfectly preserved burial site that could rewrite local history. What started as a routine construction project became one of the country's most significant archaeological finds.
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