The Latest Breaking News from De la Espriella

Colombia judge orders protection of historical artifacts after museum purge sparks protests

A Colombian judge ordered the nation’s government to protect more than 30 historical artifacts that officials removed from exhibits in Bogota’s national museum last week

The Independent UK · Oct 20

Colombia's Finances Declared 'Unsustainable' by IMF — The Picture for Colombians Sending Money Home

The IMF declared Colombia's finances unsustainable on Oct. 16. Here's what the deficit, the energy crisis, and a shifting peso mean for remittance senders.

Latin Times · Oct 19

Colombia Opens Jerusalem Embassy and Restores Israel Trade Deal, Defying Arab Pressure

Colombia inaugurated a Jerusalem embassy Oct. 14, becoming the 10th nation to do so, restored its Israel trade deal, and triggered a swift Arab backlash.

Latin Times · Oct 17

With Mandate Deadline Looming, Colombia's New Government Pushes to Shrink Peace Oversight

Colombia's De la Espriella government pushes to reshape UN peace oversight as budget cuts threaten the JEP and mandate expiry looms October 31.

Latin Times · Oct 14

Colombia's new government: 2016 deal with rebel group has not brought peace — but 132,000 killings

Colombia’s new government says over 132,000 people have been killed, and armed group membership has increased from 6,000 to almost 30,000, in the decade since the country signed a highly touted peace agreement with its largest rebel group

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Colombia turns to IMF to solve its fiscal woes

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is looking outside his borders for a solution to the fiscal crisis he says many Colombians have no idea is enveloping the country. De la Espriella confirmed this week that Colombia will negotiate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it pursues a path…

Latin Times · Oct 7

Colombia's president offers support to veterans extradited to US over Haitian leader's killing

Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has offered legal assistance to a group of Colombian military veterans who were arrested over the 2021 killing of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Colombia launches joint task force to protect pipeline and fight ELN rebels

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has launched a joint task force that will fight rebel groups and drug gangs in the country's northeast

The Independent UK · Oct 6

Iron Fist, 14,000 Arrests, $1B from Washington: How De la Espriella Is Reshaping Colombia's Security Systems

Colombia's new president secured a $1B U.S. security deal, ordered 14,422 arrests and ended peace talks with armed groups — all in his first 30 days.

Latin Times · Oct 3

Colombia's Central Bank Just Raised Rates Again — What It Means for Families Sending Money Home

Colombia's central bank raised rates to 12.25% in a surprise vote. What it means for inflation, the IMF talks, and families sending money home

Latin Times · Oct 2