Colombia News in English

July 7, 2026

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Good morning! It’s 7th July, and here’s your Colombia daily news capsule.

Abelardo de la Espriella orders suspension of transition process with Gustavo Petro's government.

General Jorge Mora is appointed as the new Defense Minister under De la Espriella.

Dan Newlin challenges President Petro over alleged campaign financing for De la Espriella.

Gustavo Petro reacts to transition announcements, calling them “stupidity of the stupidities.”

New Finance Minister hints at changes to the minimum wage formula for 2027.

Eleven-year-old Moisés embraces Colombian rescuers who helped him in Venezuela.

Protests and marches are set to take over Bogotá from July 8th to 13th.

Colombia's electric system is under pressure as El Niño intensifies.

Devastating death toll reported in Venezuela following the double earthquake.

Microsoft announces layoffs of 4,800 employees, with Xbox among the hardest hit.

Cristiano Ronaldo bids farewell to the World Cup as Portugal is eliminated by Spain.

Experts warn about the pros and cons of magnesium supplements for health.

Young adults are facing aging bodies, raising concerns about cancer risks.

The recognized journalist found dead a month after her kidnapping has shocked the nation.

The Quora mega-project in Bogotá secures funding of 1.4 trillion pesos.

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

This audio and transcript are generated using AI from publicly available news sources.

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