El Tiempo

142 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Colombian President Leads Security Council in Barranquilla After Drug Routes Identified · President Abelardo De La Espriella convenes a security council in Barranquilla to address identified drug trafficking routes.
• Colombia's Centro Democratico Launches Church Reconstruction Fund After Earthquake · Colombia's Centro Democratico party launches a private initiative to fund church repairs following the August earthquake.
• Colombia President Orders Review of Traffic Camera Systems for Abuse · President Abelardo de la Espriella ordered a national review of traffic cameras to prevent abuse and ensure safety.
• Venezuelan Senate and Executive Begin Talks on Public Office Law Veto · Colombia's Senate president announces formal talks with the Executive to resolve objections to a public office regulation bill.
• Colombian President Orders Review of Speed Cameras to Prevent Abuse · President Abelardo De la Espriella ordered a comprehensive review of speed cameras in Colombia to prevent revenue-driven abuse.
• Colombia Launches 'Miracle Fund' for Earthquake Reconstruction Amid Financial Challenges · President De La Espriella appoints Jaime Uribe to lead the new 'Miracle Fund' for rebuilding Colombia after a devastating earthquake.
• Colombian President Secures 8% Interest Rate for Earthquake Relief Loans · President Abelardo De La Espriella secured an 8% annual interest rate for housing loans from major Colombian banks to aid earthquake victims.
• Colombia's New President Unveils Corruption Allegations Against Petro Administration · President Abelardo De La Espriella presented a report detailing over 80 irregularities found in the outgoing Gustavo Petro administration.
• Colombia's New Government Faces Earthquake Reconstruction Challenges · Colombia's President Abelardo De La Espriella must pivot his administration to manage a massive earthquake recovery effort.
• Colombia President De La Espriella Appoints Retired Generals to Security Posts Amid Crisis · President Abelardo De La Espriella is expected to appoint two retired generals to lead Colombia's intelligence and security agencies.
• Colombia President Agrees with Bankers to Cut Mortgage Rates for Earthquake Victims · Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella secured an agreement with major bankers to reduce mortgage rates to 8% for earthquake victims.
• Colombia's TIC Ministry Reveals Education Funds Used for Presidential Campaign Ads · Colombia's TIC Ministry reports education funds were used to pay for digital content during the 2026 presidential campaign.
• Colombia Temporarily Bans Rural Controlled Burns Amid El Niño Fire Risk · Colombia's Ministry of Environment temporarily bans controlled agricultural and mining burns nationwide due to El Niño fire risks.
• Colombia Begins Liquidation of Controversial Equality Ministry · Colombia initiates the liquidation of the Ministry of Equality under the supervision of former senator John Milton Rodriguez.
• Colombia Government Activates Emergency Aid and Rent Subsidies for Earthquake Victims · President Abelardo de La Espriella activates life aid and rent subsidies for families affected by the August 10 earthquake in Colombia.
• Colombian President Names Textile Tycoon Samuel Bluman as ProColombia Director · President Abelardo De La Espriella appointed Samuel Bluman Levy to lead ProColombia to boost exports and tourism.
• Colombian President Reports Crackdown on Criminal Clans in Antioquia and Valle del Cauca · President Abelardo De La Espriella announced arrests, two deaths, and a drug seizure during operations against criminal groups in Colombia.
• Alberto Lleras Camargo: The Three Dimensions of a Colombian Statesman · At 120 years since his birth, the article analyzes the journalistic, political, and internationalist legacy of Colombian president Alberto Lleras Camargo.
• Colombian President's Energy Plan Gains Union Support Amid Fracking Discussions · President Abelardo De La Espriella secures USO union backing for energy strategy including Caribbean gas development and hydraulic fracturing
• Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro to Travel to Mexico for Academic Event · Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro notified the Senate of his upcoming trip to Mexico for academic purposes.
• Israel Ambassador Vivian Aisen Presents Credentials to Colombia's Bula · Israel's new ambassador Vivian Aisen presented credentials to Colombia's foreign minister Omar Bula, focusing on trade and investment.
• Senator Claudia Margarita Zuleta States Congress Ready to Support National Government in Earthquake Response · Senator Claudia Margarita Zuleta of the Centro Democrático states the Congress is prepared to support the national government in addressing the earthquake's aftermath.
• Colombia President Names Key Ambassadors to US, Venezuela, and Other Nations · President Abelardo De La Espriella appointed María Consuelo Araújo as US ambassador and Jorge Jaller to Venezuela.
• Francia Márquez Criticizes Gustavo Petro's 'Inappropriate' Gesture During July 20 Speech · Francia Márquez described Gustavo Petro's 'dimos en el blanco y en el negro' comment and shoulder touch as uncomfortable during his July 20 speech.
• Colombia appoints Jaime Uribe to lead earthquake reconstruction fund · Colombia's new 'Fondo Milagro' manager Jaime Uribe begins work on post-earthquake recovery efforts in Cali.
• Colombia's Uribist Senators Criticize President's Veto on Meritocracy Law · Colombian senators from the Centro Democrático condemn President Abelardo De La Espriella's objection to a law protecting public sector meritocracy.
• Jorge Mario Eastman on Improving the Public Force Through Better Coordination · Jorge Mario Eastman emphasizes the need for better coordination over additional resources to improve the Public Force's effectiveness
• Colombian President Gustavo Petro Travels to New York for UN Security Council · President Gustavo Petro departs for New York to chair UN Security Council sessions on June 10, 17, and 24, 2026.
• Colombia Bans Cellphone Use in Voting Booths During Presidential Runoff · Election authorities in Colombia strictly prohibit using cellphones inside voting booths to prevent electoral fraud.
• Colombian President Petro Asks Interior Minister Benedetti to Resign for Cepeda Campaign · Colombian President Gustavo Petro requested Interior Minister Armando Benedetti resign to lead Iván Cepeda's presidential campaign.