#Colombia

Washington delayed a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods less than two hours before it was due to take effect, citing a reached agreement. At the same time, the US agreed to a temporary pause on Colombian tariffs.

🇨🇴 Colombia demands a review of the price for Gripen E/F fighters. New President Abelardo de la Espriella considers the 3.135 billion euro contract too expensive. 📉 Comparison with other countries shows a huge gap: Thailand pays ~138 million dollars per aircraft, Ukraine — 138.5 million euros. Colombia agreed to 184.4 million euros. 🇺🇸 The US may intervene in the deal due to American components in the fighters. ⚖️ The government conducted an audit and found no violations, but plans to review offset conditions rather than cancel the contract.

🇨🇴 **Colombia Halts Coffee Exports Due to Earthquake** A powerful 7.4 magnitude quake destroyed roads leading to the main port of Buenaventura. Exports are paralyzed during the peak harvest season. 📉 📉 **Consequences:** • 254 fatalities, schools and hospitals destroyed. • Logistics in coffee regions (Cauca, Nariño) cut off. • Alternative Caribbean ports are overloaded and inaccessible due to lack of transport. Colombia is the world's 3rd largest coffee producer. Supply delays will inevitably impact global prices. ☕🚫

🇨🇴 Colombia: Death toll from 7.4 magnitude earthquake exceeds 250. This is the strongest earthquake in 100 years. The cities of Pereira and Cali are suffering, the Chocó region is isolated. President De La Espriella promises help.

🇨🇴 A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has claimed more than 100 lives. Epicenter — Chocó department. Destruction in Pereira airport, building collapses in Cali and Manizales. The US has offered assistance. The tragedy occurs against the backdrop of a series of strong earthquakes worldwide in 2026. #Colombia #Earthquake #Catastrophe

🇺🇦 Colombian drug cartels are sending fighters to Ukraine disguised as volunteers to learn drone operations. 🇨🇴 The Ukrainian Armed Forces identify and screen out such recruits, but the risk remains: technologies tested on the front could be used against Latin American states. 🚁 Drones are changing the rules of the game — both in Ukraine and in Colombia. ⚠️ The international community must prevent the transfer of military knowledge to criminal groups.