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Illustration of President-elect De la Espriella receiving his credential and warning criminal groups.

De la Espriella receives credential and issues ultimatum to criminal groups

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President-elect Abelardo De la Espriella received his credential from the National Electoral Council on June 25 and warned criminal organizations they have one month to submit to the state.

Banco W estimates placing over $100 billion in credits for Mipymes during the World Cup

Banco W projects granting over $100 billion in microcredits to Mipymes in Colombia during the 2026 World Cup.

Grupo Niche and Nathy Peluso to headline salsa spectacular at Hollywood Bowl

25. kesäkuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Colombian legends Grupo Niche and Latin Grammy winner Nathy Peluso will headline the Salsa Spectacular show on July 15 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

Kulttuuri

Vocal ensemble Raíces to represent Valle at Mono Núñez Festival

America

Alias ‘Mono Huevo’ captured in military operation in Meta

Urheilu

Colombia beats Congo 1-0 and qualifies for round of 16

Villa de Leyva launches the 16th edition of the International Jazz Festival

The Boyacá municipality hosts the 16th edition of the International Jazz Festival from June 24 to 29 under the slogan “Volver al origen”. The event features concerts and academic activities with national and international artists.

Cali to implement new Pico y Placa rotation from July 1

24. kesäkuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Cali's Secretaría de Movilidad announced that a new Pico y Placa rotation for private vehicles will take effect on July 1 to improve mobility in the city.

Consumers prefer financing purchases instead of spending their bonus

The arrival of the mid-year service bonus boosts consumption but Colombians are choosing to finance purchases to preserve liquidity. Superfinanciera data shows only 35.5% access formal credit even though nine out of ten adults hold financial products.