Colombia News in English

Good morning! It’s 17th December, and here’s your Colombia daily news capsule.

Senate Committee sinks health reform for the second time, complicating Petro's plans.

Trump orders total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.

ELN intensifies attacks on civilians during national armed strike, prompting preventive measures.

Vicky Dávila joins coalition aiming to challenge Petro in upcoming elections.

Cauca under fire as FARC dissidents attack, resulting in two police deaths.

Colombian prosecutors conduct raids related to MI-17 helicopter maintenance contracts.

Water cuts scheduled for Usaquén and other Bogotá neighborhoods this week.

Petro to announce minimum wage increase date for 2026 if no agreement is reached.

Dumek Turbay defends horse rights in Cartagena before the Constitutional Court.

David Rúa shares heartbreaking story as survivor of Antioquia accident.

U.S. military strikes in the Pacific raise alarms in Colombia after multiple fatalities.

Maduro comments on Maria Corina Machado's injury, calling it a sign of her mental state.

New telescope by NASA aims to explore the void of space, costing four billion dollars.

Colombia's Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana representatives confirmed for 2026.

Junior wins their eleventh league title, with Enamorado shining in the final match.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!