Colombia’s deforestation rises 5% in 2025, Amazon pressure persists
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government said nationwide deforestation increased slightly in 2025 but that it had still…
Colombia’s outgoing environment minister warns of climate action setbacks
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia ’s outgoing environment minister warned Friday that the incoming government could reverse recent…
Landmark law in Colombia aims to reduce deforestation by tracking cattle
NEW YORK (AP) — Colombia has enacted a landmark law requiring the cattle industry to trace livestock and…
Colombia to suspend intelligence cooperation with US over strikes on drug vessels
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered his nation’s security forces Tuesday to stop sharing intelligence…
US imposes sanctions against Colombia’s leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family and a…
Trump announces an end to US aid to Colombia
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The United States will slash assistance to Colombia because its leader, Gustavo Petro,…
UN warns of mercury contamination in Colombia’s Atrato River
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The United Nations warned that mercury contamination from illegal gold mining in Colombia’s Atrato…
US strike in Caribbean may have killed Colombians, Petro says
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said Wednesday there were “signs” that Colombian citizens were killed…
Amazon deforestation surges in Colombia, reversing historic gains
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia’s government reported on Thursday a sharp overall rise in deforestation in the country’s…
Columbia University reaches a deal with Trump to restore federal research funds
NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University announced Wednesday it has reached a deal with the Trump administration to…