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BUSINESS11m agoWhat does Colombia gain from planting rice?Producing rice here in Colombia generates employment, wealth, foreign exchange savings, and food security; replacing it with imports would have a much greater economic cost for the country.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS7h agoColombians, fearing for future, march against right-wing presidentThousands of Colombians took to the streets of cities across the country on Wednesday to protest the policies of new right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella. The demonstrations mark the first show of force by the opposition since de la Espriella took office in August vowing to combat crime and eradicate "narco-terrorists." FRANCE 24's Ramón Campos Iriarte reports from Bogotá, Colombia.France 24 [en]
POLITICS11h agoIsrael: from ally of Colombia to referent of AbelardoCon la embajada en Jerusalén, el gobierno culmina su giro hacia un aliado estratégico para el país. Menos previsible era lo lejos que llegaría para estrechar ese vínculo. The post Israel: de aliado de Colombia a referente de Abelardo appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS15h agoThousands protest across Colombia against new right-wing presidentThousands of Colombians protested peacefully across the country on Wednesday against right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella, in the opposition’s first major demonstrations since he took office in August. Former leftist president Gustavo Petro led a rally in Bogota joined by trade unionists, Indigenous groups, students and feminist activists.France 24 [en]
POLITICS19h agoNetanyahu hails gains as Colombia opens Jerusalem embassyColombia in August inaugurated a hard-right president, Abelardo de la Espriella, who quickly fulfilled promises to move the embassy to Jerusalem. 'The global woke coalition just went down,' Netanyahu said on Wednesday at a ceremony to inaugurate the embassy, referring to the left-wing Latin Americans who were critical of Israel.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS19h agoColombia opposition groups launch protest against de la Espriella’s cutsFormer President Gustavo Petro joined thousands of demonstrators in Bogota in march against austerity, Israel ties.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS19h ago“Colombia is with us”: Netanyahu after reactivation of relationsEl primer ministro de Israel fue a la cena de reapertura de la embajada en Jerusalén. Alabó, además, al presidente De la Espriella. The post “Colombia está con nosotros”: Netanyahu tras reactivación de relaciones appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS22h agoMassive protest in Colombia: thousands of people march against the government of Abelardo de la EspriellaUnions, students, and indigenous organizations mobilized in major cities two months after the new president took office. The opposition, led by Gustavo Petro, fears the loss of social rights and labor achievements gained in recent years.Clarín
BUSINESS1d agoThe IMF resumes talks with Colombia in NovemberPor ahora, las reuniones se concentran en el Artículo IV, un mecanismo con el que el FMI revisa periódicamente cómo van las economías de sus miembros. The post El FMI retoma conversaciones con Colombia en noviembre appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS1d agoThe photo: Colombia inaugurated its embassy in JerusalemEl traslado no es solo diplomático, también es político. Palestina condenó la decisión de abrir la embajada en una ciudad cuyo estatus sigue en disputa. The post La foto: Colombia inauguró su embajada en Jerusalén appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS1d agoColombia inaugurates embassy to Israel in JerusalemPalestinian officials slam move by Colombian government that marked major shift after ex-president had cut Israel ties.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoColombia opens embassy in Jerusalem and restores free trade with IsraelColombia has opened an embassy in West Jerusalem under new far-right President Abelardo de la Espriella.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoColombia: UN independent experts call for Ecopetrol to provide reparations to victims of armed conflictUN independent experts welcomed on Wednesday a recent landmark corporate accountability ruling involving the Ecopetrol oil company by Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace, calling for reparations for victims.UN News
WORLD1d agoAustralian man fighting for life after being stabbed 25 times at Colombia music festival, family saysFamily says Frank Stephen Ramirez is in critical condition with his body ‘covered in horrific injuries’The Independent World
CONFLICT1d agoColombia peace tribunal charges ex-FARC members with anti-Indigenous crimesThe former rebels are accused of abuses such as torture, murder and the displacement of Indigenous communities.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoColombia has not fully recognized what happened in Israel: Foreign MinisterDesde Jerusalén, donde será reabierta la Embajada en ese país, Omar Bula habló del ataque terrorista de hace tres años del grupo extremista Hamás. The post Colombia no ha reconocido a cabalidad lo que pasó en Israel: Canciller appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
CONFLICT1d agoWith triple murder in Caquetá, Colombia approaches 100 massacresLa Silla Vacía
POLITICS1d agoOn his last day in office, Petro denounced Colombia before the International Criminal CourtLa jugada de Petro podría contrarrestar algunas de las medidas de De la Espriella y sus aliados políticos contra la JEP, pero también podría devolverse como un bumerán contra la propia justicia transicional. The post En su último día de gobierno, Petro denunció a Colombia en la Corte Penal Internacional appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS2d agoColombia needs a comprehensive reform of public contractingColombia necesita reformar su sistema de contratación pública para mejorar la eficiencia del gasto y garantizar que los recursos respondan a las necesidades de la ciudadanía. The post Colombia necesita una reforma integral a la contratación pública appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
WORLD2d agoThe lack of guarantees that threatens the existence of midwives in ColombiaA pesar del reconocimiento de la Corte Constitucional y la Unesco, las parteras tradicionales enfrentan el riesgo de desaparecer sin garantías reales. The post La falta de garantías amenaza la existencia de las parteras en Colombia appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICS2d agoDe la Espriella and Marco Rubio talk about security and cooperation between Colombia and the US.The Colombian president spoke with the US secretary about security and cooperation, strengthening the bilateral strategic relationship. Since his arrival, the leader has sought to improve ties with Washington, highlighting key agreements in economy and security after previous tensions.Clarín