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PoliticsSep 9Public spending in Colombia can indeed be reducedEl presupuesto nacional de 2027 muestra fallas en la contabilidad estatal que impiden identificar el desperdicio del gasto y recortar con criterio. The post El gasto público en Colombia sí se puede reducir appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 9Colombia lifts decade-long gun-carrying restrictionsBOGOTA — Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has signed a decree lifting a decade-long restriction on the public carrying of legally owned firearms, fulfilling a campaign promise to adopt a tougher approach to crime. According to the BBC on Wednesday, the new decree allows Colombians who hold valid permits to carry registered firearms to […] The post Colombia lifts decade-long gun-carrying restrictions appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 9Industry should not decide what Colombians eatEl debate sobre derogar los impuestos saludables oculta los aportes de la industria a partidos y la necesidad de una política integral contra el hambre. The post La industria no debe decidir qué comen los colombianos appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 9Rubio hails Colombia's new pro-Trump leader De la Espriella on first stop of Latin American tourUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged closer security cooperation with Bogota on the first stop of his three-nation tour of pro-Washington Latin American nations. Rubio hailed the election of Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella as part of a growing alignment with US interests across the Western Hemisphere.France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 9Rubio offers solid support to Trump - friendly leader in Colombia at start of South America tourSenator Rubio is showing strong support for a Trump-friendly leader in Colombia at the beginning of his South America tour. This signifies a diplomatic engagement and a political alignment between the US senator and a South American leader.santamariatimes.com · United States
PoliticsSep 9Rubio launches Latin America tour with pledge to restore Colombia tiesThe US secretary of state said an energetic discussion was underway with Bogota over military cooperation. Since taking office after his June victory, President Abelardo de la Espriella has deepened military ties with Washington and intensified operations against drug trafficking groups.Le Monde [en]
PoliticsSep 8Rubio promises a "stronger" relationship with Colombia after the "mismanagement" of the leftWashington seeks to strengthen its ties with Colombia after years of coolness. Rubio's visit marks a new chapter in the bilateral relationship. The Colombian president and Rubio agreed on military and energy cooperation, while the US offers support in modernizing war equipment.Clarín
PoliticsSep 8Donald Trump's foreign minister arrives in Colombia at the start of a Latin American tour to strengthen US influenceMarco Rubio met with president Abelardo De la Espriella. On Wednesday he will be in Ecuador with Daniel Noboa and later in Peru with Keiko Fujimori. The fight against drug trafficking is at the center of the agenda.Clarín
PoliticsSep 8US Secretary of State Rubio arrives in Colombia to clarify China ties, sign minerals dealUnited States Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Colombia on Tuesday to meet President Abelardo de la Espriella, sign agreements on critical minerals and civil nuclear cooperation and take up the country’s ties to China, in the first visit by a cabinet-level US official since the Colombian leader took office a month ago. Colombia’s participation in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Chinese investment in critical infrastructure were on the agenda for the meeting, a Colombian official...South China Morning Post
PoliticsSep 8Colombia still has a demographic dividend, and can take advantage of itLa desaceleración de la natalidad y el cambio en la estructura de edades abren un margen de dos décadas para financiar la educación y la primera infancia. The post Colombia todavía tiene bono demográfico, y lo puede aprovechar appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 8Barranquilla debuts with Marco Rubio's visit as Colombia's alternate capitalBarranquilla debuta como sede alterna presidencial con la visita del secretario de Estado de EE.UU., Marco Rubio, quien se reunirá con el presidente colombiano. La ciudad caribeña, bajo estrictas medidas de seguridad, acoge este encuentro que busca fortalecer la relación bilateral en seguridad y comercio.Clarín
PoliticsSep 8Rubio begins a Latin American tour in Colombia to reinforce U.S. influenceThe U.S. diplomat visits Colombia to strengthen alliances following the election of a new Trump-aligned leader, who is hardening his stance against drug trafficking. The tour also seeks support for reconstruction after an earthquake and to solidify cooperation in security and trade with countries in the region.Clarín
PoliticsSep 8Rubio heads to Ecuador , Colombia , Peru after right - wing victories in region - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News , Business , Travel & CultureSenator Rubio is traveling to Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru following right-wing political victories in the region. This indicates diplomatic engagement and observation of regional political shifts.dominicanrepublicpost.com · United States
PoliticsSep 7Rubio heads to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru after right-wing victories in regionRightward shift in Latin America comes as Washington pledges to grow influence, take militaristic approach to cartels.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 7Colombia's subsidy cuts expose the poorestLa reducción en la cobertura de las transferencias monetarias en Colombia le restó capacidad a la caída de la pobreza y dejó a millones de hogares sin protección. The post El recorte de subsidios en Colombia expone a los más pobres appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 4US Secretary of State travels to Colombia, Ecuador and Peru next weekEl diplomático estadounidense Marco Rubio visitará Colombia, Ecuador y Perú para reforzar lazos estratégicos y abordar el narcoterrorismo.América Latina se alinea con políticas de seguridad estrictas y cooperación militar, mientras Washington intensifica su presión sobre Cuba.Clarín
PoliticsSep 4Marco Rubio will visit Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru between September 8 and 10El funcionario estadounidense recorrerá tres naciones sudamericanas para dialogar con líderes políticos sobre cooperación y comercio.El tema del narcoterrorismo y la recuperación tras el sismo en Colombia serán claves en los encuentros programados durante la visita.Clarín
PoliticsSep 3The narrative beat the data and that puts Colombian democracy at riskReduccionismo y fabricación de relatos falsos, usados por izquierda y derecha, distorsionaron el reciente ciclo electoral. The post El relato le ganó al dato y eso pone en riesgo la democracia colombiana appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 3On the Radar: The End of Colombia’s Total Peace?On the Radar: The End of Colombia’s Total Peace? How is Colombia's new president backing up his hardline campaign promises? Is Ecuador closing in on who ordered the most high-profile murder in its history, Fernando Villavicencio? And does a wave of high-profile captures and kills across the region signal a renewed regional bet on the "kingpin strategy"—and what comes next? This week's top three organized crime stories in On the Radar. The post On the Radar: The End of Colombia’s Total Peace? appeared first on InSight Crime.InSight Crime
PoliticsSep 3Vice Restrepo prepares Colombia's agenda for the UN AssemblyLa Vicepresidencia le dijo a La Silla que todavía no decide quién hablará por Colombia. Entre las opciones está proyectar un video de De la Espriella. The post Vice Restrepo prepara la agenda de Colombia para la Asamblea de la ONU appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 3Healthy taxes in Colombia: dismantling them would be a mistakeVarios proyectos de ley proponen derogar los impuestos a las bebidas azucaradas y comestibles ultraprocesados, bajo el argumento de que es regresivo, costoso y poco efectivo. Sin embargo, la evidencia disponible en Colombia y en otros países muestra cambios en el consumo, impactos en salud, adaptación de la industria y pocos indicios de los efectos económicos negativos que se anunciaron. The post Impuestos saludables en Colombia: desmontarlos sería un error appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 2Latin America China Dilemma : Lessons From Peru and Colombia Presidential Elections – The DiplomatLatin American nations face a dilemma regarding their relationship with China, with lessons drawn from recent presidential elections in Peru and Colombia. This suggests a complex and evolving geopolitical dynamic in the region.thediplomat.com · China
PoliticsAug 31Who decides on public education in Colombia?El debate sobre iglesias y educación pública va más allá de la religión: plantea quién puede gobernar la escuela pública y bajo qué criterios. The post ¿Quién decide sobre la educación pública en Colombia? appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsAug 31Vote to move Uribe massacre probe to Congress triggers infighting among Colombia leftcolombiareports.com · Colombia