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Presidents Petro and Trump share a positive handshake at the White House amid improving bilateral ties.

Petro-Trump meeting looks positive in Washington

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrived in Washington on February 2 for a meeting with his US counterpart Donald Trump, scheduled for February 3 at the White House. The meeting aims to strengthen bilateral relations and advance efforts against narcotrafficking, amid an optimistic atmosphere voiced by Colombian officials. Trump has indicated the encounter will be positive and that Petro has shifted his attitude following Nicolás Maduro's arrest in Venezuela.

30% tariffs take effect between Colombia and Ecuador

Reciprocal 30% tariffs on goods traded between Colombia and Ecuador took effect on February 1, leading to truck backups at the border since the weekend. Border zone merchants voice concerns over effects on legal trade and rising prices for consumers. Officials and private sector from both nations will meet this Monday to explore alternatives.

IDRD to evaluate Campín pitch after match suspension due to rains

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The match between Millonarios and Independiente Medellín was suspended on Sunday due to heavy rains and resumed on Monday. The IDRD director announced a technical visit to inspect the unacceptable pitch condition. Authorities and Sencia company acknowledge issues with the playing surface at Estadio El Campín.

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Rural employment in Colombia hits highest level since 2021

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Entities with lowest mortgage and leasing rates for February

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Luis Carlos Reyes calls for surgical fiscal cuts in Colombia

Police capture alias 'El Enano' guarding drug sales point in Pitalito

In Pitalito's Porvenir neighborhood, police units arrested a man known as alias 'El Enano', who was reportedly guarding a point for selling hallucinogenic substances. The individual carried an illegal firearm and resisted arrest by calling locals to interfere. The operation is part of the campaign against crime in the Laboyos valley.

Alias ‘Richard’ reportedly in Íquira after Neiva escape

Minggu, 01 Februari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Ricardo Alfonso Guainas Guacheta, alias ‘Richard’, a 21-year-old FARC dissident, escaped from Neiva's temporary detention center with six others. Official sources suggest he is hiding in rural Íquira, bordering Cauca, with a knee injury. Five fugitives have been recaptured, and police guards are under investigation.

Huila congress members react to suspension of Petro's economic emergency

The Constitutional Court suspended President Gustavo Petro's economic emergency decree from December 2025, an unprecedented move halting measures like a tax reform by decree. Huila representatives in Congress voiced divided opinions on the fiscal, legal, and political ramifications of this ruling. Some hail it as a check on an unconstitutional 'decree blitz,' while others decry the constraints on tackling the economic crisis.

Lionel Messi arrives in Medellín with Inter Miami for friendly match

Minggu, 01 Februari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have arrived in Medellín, sparking huge excitement among fans for the friendly match against Atlético Nacional. Hundreds of supporters gathered outside the Wake hotel in El Poblado to welcome the team. The game is set for January 31 at the Atanasio Girardot stadium.

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