Colombia's Petro calls referendum for stalled health, labor reforms

BOGOTA (Reuters) -Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Tuesday that he would call a national referendum so that voters can weigh in on his embattled health and labor reforms amid a lack of support for the proposals in the country's legislature. …

Petrobras Eyes Argentina, Colombia, Africa Projects

Mar 11, 2025 Copyright LGAndrade/AdobeStock Petrobras is looking at potential opportunities in Argentina while advancing in projects in Colombia and Africa, the firm's exploration and production head Sylvia dos Anjos said on Tuesday. Gas from the …

Colombia president says health, labor reforms will be put to vote

A gang truce in Colombia’s poorest city drastically cut homicide rates, but can it hold?

Quibdó, Colombia – A truce signed between three gangs in December reduced homicide rates in Quibdó, the capital of Colombia’s impoverished Chocó region, by 56%, said authorities.  Government officials, NGOs, the Catholic Church, and community leaders …

La Cocina de Abuela: A taste of Colombia on the go

At La Cocina de Abuela, a vibrant family-owned restaurant, traditional Colombian flavors meet the convenience of counter-service dining. With an assembly line-style setup, guests are invited to build their perfect bowl, savoring fresh, made-from-scratch …

I made the same passport mistake in Colombia and Japan. After nearly being stranded abroad twice, I learned my lesson.

While hiking in Colombia, I ruined my passport by allowing it to get wet during a rainstorm. Years later, I made the same mistake at a rainy baseball game in Japan. This time, it was worse. After two close calls with immigration officials, I protect my …

Colombia urges UN to remove coca leaf from harmful substances list

Colombia, whose president, Gustavo Petro, is a vocal critic of the US-led war on drugs, has urged the UN to remove coca – the main ingredient in cocaine – from a list of harmful substances. Used not only for cocaine, the coca leaf is also chewed as a …

Discover A Different Kind Of Luxury At Peru’s Tambo Del Inka And Colombia’s W Bogota

Tambo del Inka is a tranquil, LEED-certified resort in Peru's Sacred Valley. liz tasa While the word luxury has long been overused in the travel space, the concept has evolved in recent years, transcending exorbitant pricing—along with the dated notion …

Katherine Jaramillo, the teacher who fights against the sexual exploitation of girls in Colombia: ‘The first step is to ...

Katherine Jaramillo (Bogotá, 33 years old) has spent the last decade on the front line of the fight against the sexual exploitation of children and adolescents in Colombia. She first learned about the trauma associated with this crime when, while teaching …

Mexican avocado supplies down, Colombia doubles shipments

The global avocado market continues to show significant variations in volumes, prices, and geographical distribution. Intelligence firm Avobook noted in its week 10 report that in the United States, import volumes remain stable compared to the previous …