Colombia's government is weighing a tax reform proposal that, if passed, would help raise 26 trillion pesos ($6.48 billion) to fund its 2026 budget, two government sources told Reuters on Wednesday.

The Latin Times spoke to drug and security experts in Colombia to find out what lies behind the country's cocaine boom and what it means for a nation already struggling with internal security issues.

With approval ratings falling and key reforms stalled, Colombian President Gustavo Petro enters the final year of his term ...

Colombia, a long-time US ally in Latin America, has found itself at the heart of a diplomatic storm. President Gustavo Petro ...

Ecuador’s parliament has passed a law allowing private companies to help manage protected areas, prompting backlash from ...

Colombia's mining sector is likely to start feeling the heat, too. Publicly-traded companies like Mineros de Colombia ...

Colombia has set its sights on Asia in a plan to diversify its economy. In May, President Gustavo Petro traveled to China as ...

Colombia's economy expanded by 2.7% in the first quarter of 2025, surpassing analyst expectations of 2.5%, according to the National Administrative D ...

However, challenges like regulatory delays, governance concerns, and potential impacts on Colombia’s fiscal stability raise questions about the transition’s pace and economic effects.