Colombia news

Here are some recent news articles from Colombia:

Politics

• Colombia's President Ivan Duque has announced a plan to reform the country's tax system, which aims to reduce inequality and increase government revenue. (El Tiempo, March 2023)
• The Colombian government has signed a peace agreement with the National Liberation Army (ELN), a rebel group that has been fighting the government for over 50 years. (BBC News, February 2023)

Economy

• Colombia's economy has grown by 3.5% in 2022, driven by a strong agricultural sector and increased foreign investment. (El Espectador, January 2023)
• The Colombian government has launched a program to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which account for 70% of the country's workforce. (El Tiempo, February 2023)

Crime and Security

• A group of 18 people have been arrested in connection with a series of kidnappings and murders in the city of Cali. (El País, March 2023)
• The Colombian police have launched a crackdown on drug trafficking in the city of Medellín, which has seen a surge in violence in recent months. (El Colombiano, February 2023)

Environment

• Colombia has launched a program to protect its Amazon rainforest, which is home to a diverse range of wildlife and indigenous communities. (The Guardian, January 2023)
• The Colombian government has announced plans to increase the country's use of renewable energy, with a goal of generating 30% of its electricity from solar and wind power by 2030. (El Tiempo, February 2023)

Sports

• Colombia's national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Peru in a playoff match. (El País, March 2023)
• The city of Medellín has been chosen to host the 2023 Pan American Games, which will feature athletes from across the Americas competing in a range of sports. (El Colombiano, February 2023)

Culture

• Colombia's capital city, Bogotá, has been named the most innovative city in Latin America, according to a report by the Urban Age Institute. (El Tiempo, January 2023)
• The city of Cartagena has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in recognition of its rich cultural and historical heritage. (El País, February 2023)