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The US may offer limited aid in Colombia’s drug war, but local soldiers, civilians, and rights workers face daily violence from armed gangs.

The decertification puts half a billion dollars of US security aid to Colombia at risk. Mafia & insurgent groups have flourished during the government of Gustavo Petro.

"The problem is that after years of corruption and mismanagement, the Colombian bank balance isn't in any shape to write the checks needed to move the inequality needle."

It's impossible to escape the main news of the week, which was the conviction of ex-President Álvaro Uribe for witness tampering.

Columnist Rupert Stebbings shares his opinions on Colombia's political and economic climate.

Colombia’s consumer-driven economy saw retail sales jump 13.2%, driven by vehicles (+29.8%), IT (+56.6%), and food (+6%).

The future of both Northern Ireland & Colombia remain in doubt but the citizens of both deserve to sleep peacefully at night.

S&P cut Colombia’s rating to BB (negative outlook); Moody’s dropped it to Baa3 (stable), citing long-term fiscal concerns.

After the senate rejected the referendum, Petro threatens to impose a plebiscite by decree, angering right-wing elites.

Petro joins New Silk Road as China offers loans to Latin America; Trump’s fading influence strains Colombia’s politics.