Colombia News in English

Good morning! It’s 8th January, and here’s your Colombia daily news capsule.

A man stabbed his wife 55 times in front of their children in Bogotá.

The defense of a car owner involved in a fatal accident in Bogotá refuses to accept charges.

Colombia's inflation rate for 2025 raises concerns among banks due to minimum wage increases.

Classes in Bogotá's district schools will begin in 2026, with confirmed start dates.

The U.S. seizes two ships linked to Venezuelan oil, one of which is Russian-flagged.

The University of Atlántico normalizes activities after reaching agreements in the Guarantee Table.

The "Indomable, Mujer Guerrera" float won first place at the 2026 Carnival.

New traffic fines for 2026 have been announced; check the updated rates to avoid surprises.

The Bogotá Aqueduct manager discusses the current situation of the Chingaza reservoir system.

The National Savings Fund will finance 100% of housing purchases starting in 2026.

Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's new regime chief, claims there is a stain on U.S. relations.

Diosdado Cabello leads a list of rewards offered by the U.S. for his capture.

Colombia's women's national team will compete in the SheBelieves Cup for the second time.

Luis Díaz dazzles with a fantastic play, assisting in Bayern Munich's win over Salzburg.

Rosalba Ospino highlights the five deadliest cancers in Colombia and how to prevent them.

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