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Peru Becomes the Third South American Country Hit by Major Quake in Two Months — No Deaths Reported

A 6.7 quake hit Peru's Andes Aug. 20, its mildest damage yet next to Colombia's 319 dead and Venezuela's 6,438. Depth explains the gap, seismologists say.

Latin Times

Powerful earthquake strikes Peru’s southern Andes, USGS says

The latest earthquake comes weeks after Venezuela and Colombia were both hit by destructive quakes

The Independent UK

Arabica Coffee Settles Higher on Supply Concerns

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed up +4.10 (+1.14%) on Thursday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -16 (-0.43%). Coffee prices settled mixed on Thursday. Arabica coffee closed higher as it consolidated below Wednesday’s 6.5-month high, and robusta is under pressure from rising inventories as ICE robusta...

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Arabica Coffee Consolidating Below This Week’s 6.5-Month High

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) is up +1.50 (+0.42%) today, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -25 (-0.67%). Coffee prices are mixed today. Arabica coffee is consolidating below Tuesday’s 6.5-month high, and robusta is under pressure from rising inventories as ICE robusta inventories climbed to a 5.25-month...

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The Whole World Is Watching As Colombia’s Disturbing Femicide Epidemic Gains Traction

In Colombia, a woman is killed inside a military base, and the case cracks something open. It is not an isolated incident. It is a data point in an epidemic that is claiming lives across every corner of the country, regardless of who is supposed to be keeping watch. The…

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Brazil Coffee Harvest Pressures Weigh on Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed down -3.90 (-1.07%) on Wednesday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed down -37 (-0.99%). Coffee prices came under pressure on Wednesday as drier weather in Brazil has allowed for the pace of the country’s coffee harvest to accelerate. Brazil’s Cooxupe co-op reported...

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A triple crisis: Earthquake takes a heavy toll on Colombia's impoverished and neglected region

Recovering from the devastating earthquake that hit Colombia earlier this month will be particularly challenging for Choco, a remote region that has long struggled with high poverty rates, poor infrastructure and underfunded health and education services

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Coffee Price Retreat as Brazil’s Coffee Harvest Accelerates

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) is down -5.60 (-1.54%) today, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is down -44 (-1.17%). Coffee prices are under pressure today as drier weather in Brazil has allowed for the pace of the country’s coffee harvest to accelerate. Brazil’s Cooxupe co-op reported today that...

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Activist forced out of US after criticising Trump-aligned Colombian politician

Beto Coral held up banners in Florida warning fellow Colombians to not vote for Abelardo de la Espriella

The Guardian - UK

‘We now live without this violence’: the Colombian farmers giving up coca for palm oil

Subsidies and a crackdown on armed groups are helping smallholders rebuild their lives, leaving behind decades of conflict and fear

The Guardian - UK

How Tag Markets Is Building a Technology First Approach to Forex and CFD Trading

The company traces its origins to Colombia in 2023 and now operates from Middle East while serving an international client base.

International Business Times

Colombia Faced Its Strongest Earthquake In Recent History. Now Those Impacted Need To Rebuild.

The quake destroyed or damaged scores of buildings in cities including Cali, Pereira, Manizales, and Quibdó.

International Business Times

Tighter Coffee Supplies Push Prices Sharply Higher

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed up +18.30 (+5.30%) on Tuesday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +85 (+2.32%). Coffee prices added to Monday’s sharp gains on Tuesday, with arabica surging to a 6.5-month high. The slow pace of Brazil's coffee harvest is limiting coffee supplies and...

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Coffee Prices Surge on Supply Fears

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) is up +11.90 (+3.45%) today, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +59 (+1.61%). Coffee prices added to Monday’s sharp gains today, with arabica surging to a 6-week high. The slow pace of Brazil's coffee harvest is limiting coffee supplies and pushing prices...

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Latin Times

Venezuelan Family Escapes Devastating Earthquakes, Only to Meet Another in Colombia Seven Weeks Later

Two Venezuelan brothers lost their mother in a deadly quake, fled to Colombia for safety — and survived the country's worst quake in decades.

Latin Times

Last Surviving Triplet Faces Life Alone After Colombia's Deadly Earthquake Takes Sisters, Parents and Uncle

Colombia's deadliest quake in decades left a 23-year-old the last of her family alive after her triplet sisters, parents, and uncle died.

The Independent UK

Shakira makes announcement during surprise visit to quake-hit Colombia

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In the 1960s, a 17-year-old rancher nearly died burning a Colombian forest; he later lived in a cave and turned 7,400 acres into a wildlife refuge

In Colombia, Juan Guillermo Garces transitioned from ranching to conserving nature. With decades of effort, he restored land by the Rio Claro river, creating a vital private reserve that laid the groundwork for extensive conservation initiatives in the region. His dedication ultimately led to the establishment of a protected district,…

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Shakira and Warren Buffett's son announce rebuilding of schools in Chocó

The Colombian singer will not personally donate the announced one million dollars; the sum will be channelled through Global Citizen and promoter Live Nation, in which she is involved.

The Independent UK

Shakira pledges to rebuild 10 schools after devastating Colombia earthquake

The pop star made an unannounced visit following the catastrophic quake that claimed hundreds of lives

Bangkok Post

Colombian minister under fire over beach holiday post-quake

BOGOTá - Colombia's new housing minister has come under fire after it emerged that he took his family on a Caribbean holiday while the country was reeling from a devastating earthquake that left thousands homeless.

Latin Times

Karol G and Shakira Tie in Nominations: Colombia's Premios Juventud Showdown

Karol G and Shakira arrive with six nominations each at the 2026 Premios Juventud, the edition Colombia dominates, held in Europe for the first time.

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Concerns About a Global Supply Squeeze Lifts Coffee Prices

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) closed up +7.00 (+2.07%) on Monday, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) closed up +49 (+1.35%). Coffee prices settled sharply higher on Monday, with arabica soaring to a 6-week high amid the slow pace of Brazil's coffee harvest. Safras & Mercado reported last Friday...

Latin Times

Inside the Mexico-Colombia Earthquake Rescue Brigade Dispute — Certified But Not Cleared

Colombia's death toll holds near 290 as recovery begins, while a certification dispute over a Mexican rescue brigade still strains ties with Bogotá.

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Coffee Prices Soar on Supply Concerns

September arabica coffee (KCU26 ) is up +11.80 (+3.49 %) today, and September ICE robusta coffee (RMU26 ) is up +95 (+2.62%). Coffee prices are sharply higher today, with arabica soaring to a 6-week high amid the slow pace of Brazil's coffee harvest. Safras & Mercado reported last Friday that...

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