The City Paper

15/01/2026

OPINION DESK:

Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s outspoken condemnation of Israel over Gaza contrasts sharply with his silence on Iran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests. This disparity undermines Petro’s claims of human-rights leadership and moral clarity.

15/01/2026

OBITUARY

Beatriz González, one of Latin America’s most influential contemporary artists, died Jan. 9 at her home in Bogotá at 93. Known for confronting Colombia’s political violence and public mourning, she also played a central role in shaping the Banco de la República’s art collection and cultural...

14/01/2026

For much of the past decade, Colombia built a reputation as one of travel’s great value destinations: culturally rich, visually stunning, and refreshingly affordable. This equation is now changing. And faster than the industry expected.

Colombia is becoming a more expensive destination as the peso strengthens to near three-year highs and labor costs surge following a sharp minimum wage increase. Travelers face higher prices, particularly in resort areas, as the country competes with established regional tourism rivals.

13/01/2026

Far-right independent candidate Abelardo De la Espriella, widely known by the nickname “El Tigre” (The Tiger), has taken the lead in Colombia’s presidential race five months ahead of the election, according to a new poll by AtlasIntel published by Semana magazine.

Far-right independent Abelardo De la Espriella, known as “El Tigre,” leads Colombia’s presidential race with 28% support, an AtlasIntel poll shows. Leftist Iván Cepeda follows closely, while ex-governor Sergio Fajardo remains below 10%, echoing his weak 2022 performance.

08/01/2026

NEWS

Colombian President Gustavo Petro told supporters he arrived late to an anti-U.S. rally after a nearly hour-long phone call with President Donald Trump, abruptly shifting the event’s tone. Trump later praised the conversation and confirmed plans for a White House meeting, signalling a tentative ea...

08/01/2026

NEWS. Despite being barred by OFAC or on the so-called "Clinton List", President Trump has invited Colombia's Gustavo Petro to The White House.

07/01/2026

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called on supporters to mobilise nationwide on Wednesday to defend what he calls national sovereignty, sharply escalating a diplomatic crisis with the United States.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called nationwide protests to defend sovereignty after U.S. President Donald Trump said a military operation against Colombia “sounds good.” Petro warned of renewed armed conflict, lodged a diplomatic protest, and urged mass mobilisation to defend his mandat...

05/01/2026

On Monday, Delsy Rodríguez took the oath of office in the presence of the Ambassadors to China, Iran and Russia. The scene from the National Assembly recalls the sham investiture of Maduro on January 10, 2025, and sends a dire signal to the internationl community: Does oil security matter more than a secure democracy?

Maduro’s capture exposed a stark contradiction: while María Corina Machado offered a Venezuelan-led democratic transition, Washington appears to favor stability, oil and Chavista continuity. Trump’s pragmatism may have sidelined Venezuela’s most legitimate opposition at the moment democracy s...

05/01/2026

NEWS

U.S. President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Colombia after the capture of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, calling President Gustavo Petro “a sick man” and saying a U.S. military operation, dubbed “Operation Colombia,” “sounds good.” Petro denounced the threat, warned of regional s...

03/01/2026

NEWS

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States would “run” Venezuela until a “safe, proper and judicious transition” of power is completed, following a U.S. military operation that he said resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cili...

03/01/2026

VENEZUELA UPDATE. Breaking News.

U.S. President Donald Trump has hailed as “brilliant” the U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, as explosions were reported in Caracas early Saturday. Governments across the Americas and Europe are reacting to the arrest of the Maduro and hi...

03/01/2026

BREAKING NEWS

The United States carried out a "large-scale" military strike in Caracas early Saturday and has captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, confirmed U.S. President Donald Trump. Explosions were reported near major military bases, including the regime's stronghold Fuerte Tiuna.