The Colombian government announced its official withdrawal from the Hague Group on Tuesday, October 27, through an announcement by the spokesperson for the Presidency of the Republic of Colombia, Miller Soto, who stated that “this decision seeks to protect our dignity on the global stage.”

The Hague Group was formed by Bolivia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal, South Africa, and Colombia as “a platform that sought to promote coordinated measures to support the Palestinian people.”

The Colombian president, an ally of Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies, stated that his country was led to believe that the Hague Group “was a forum for international law, but in practice the reality was completely different.”

He criticized diplomatic efforts aimed solely at isolating another nation, deeming it “a misguided approach that does not correspond to our democratic and diplomatic tradition.”

It is expected that Colombia’s decision will soon be emulated by the governments of Honduras and Bolivia.

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The last quarter of 2026 features a calendar of events related to the cryptocurrency ecosystem, blockchain technology, investments, and new developments in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

In this regard, crypto enthusiasts have several options:

• TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026: On October 7 and 8, a global summit for executives, founders, and Web3 networkers will take place in Singapore.
• LABITCONF 2026: From October 29 to November 1, at Costa Salguero, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Latin America’s longest-running Bitcoin and crypto conference with news for professionals and the general public.
• Devcon 8: The global conference for developers of the Ethereum ecosystem, November 3-6, in Mumbai, India.
• Blockchain Summit Latam Bogotá 2026: Taking place at Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá, November 4-6.
• Solana Breakpoint 2026: Those interested in updates and projects within the Solana ecosystem can attend this event in London, November 15-17.
• Blockchain Life 2026: In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 1-2, focusing on trading, mining, and major global exchanges.

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Venezuela and Colombia signed a memorandum of understanding for the creation of the Binational Hotel Circuit, with the purpose of boosting the sector in the border region.

The information was shared by the Venezuelan Association of Five-Star Hotels (Avecintel), indicating that this strategic effort “will facilitate binational tourism exchange, strengthen economic activity, and reduce the gaps that limit the flow of visitors between both countries.”

 

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The circuit will be comprised of private companies. Twelve hotels in Táchira, Venezuela, and Norte de Santander, Colombia, will participate.

The Eurobuilding Hotel & Suites Táchira, Lidotel San Cristóbal, and Hotel Club de Montaña Aguamiel are among the affiliated hotels.

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The use of stablecoins in everyday payments in Latin America continues to increase. Digital currencies are a response to factors such as inflation, monetary weakness, financial volatility and difficult access to dollars.

In various LA countries “the so-called digital dollars are beginning to be used to pay, save and send money, beyond crypto trading.”

Venezuela, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and Argentina set the trend in the region in terms of the adoption of payment systems based on “digital wallets, QR codes, cards”, as well as increasingly efficient and secure applications and platforms.

The currencies of these countries are converted to stablecoins such as USDT or USDC or cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin.

Traditional banking users now see digital assets as an everyday means of payment, not as a means of investment. The growth in the use of stablecoins in Latin America is linked to “specific needs: protecting purchasing power, moving money between countries, accessing a more stable unit of account and making payments without always depending on the traditional banking system.” Added to this is sending money to relatives in other countries in the format of remittances.

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Colombia held presidential elections this Sunday, May 31. During the process, Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda obtained the majority of votes to advance to the runoff, which will be held on June 21.

According to the preliminary vote count, the top four candidates were as follows:

Abelardo de la Espriella: 10,361,499 votes – 43.74 %

Iván Cepeda: 9,688,361 votes – 40.90 %

Paloma Valencia: 1,639,685 votes – 6.92 %

Sergio Fajardo: 1,009,073 votes – 4.26 %

 

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Colombia is rapidly advancing in the technological landscape, fueling its leadership in artificial intelligence, which is currently driving not only the digital economy but also encompassing talent development and expanding connectivity to remote communities.

The country’s progress in the digital economy has led to the training of professionals, enabling the ICT sector to contribute approximately $58 trillion to the national GDP, equivalent to 3.5 % of added value, and generate around 370,000 jobs.

It is a fact that the application of this technology has an impact on people’s daily lives. The result is “more connected homes, more students with access to technology, and more professionals trained in strategic areas such as AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity.”

According to recent data, between 2022 and 2025, internet access in homes grew by 3.6 %, from 59.5 % to 73.9 %, especially in rural areas, “where connectivity exceeded 50 % for the first time, reducing historical gaps.”

Connectivity also increased in the government sector, where the country surpassed its goal of training one million people in digital skills. In this regard, the metrics reflect that today 1,020,181 Colombians have the technological skills to find employment or start their own businesses. Additionally, 156,546 computers have been distributed, and more than 19,500 rural schools are connected throughout the country.

The South American nation “ranks fourth in the Latin American AI Index and has opened Latin America’s first Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, with new campuses under development.”

In parallel with developments in the aforementioned areas, $64.5 billion has been invested in digital security, enabling the management of 82,000 vulnerabilities and the closure of 37,000 critical gaps.

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Data published by the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE) shows that by 2025, the Latin America and Caribbean region will contribute approximately 11 % of the world’s oil supply and nearly 6 % of its natural gas supply.

The report “Panorama 2025: Oil and Natural Gas Production and Foreign Trade in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)” revealed that “oil production in the region increased by 20 %” last year. Regarding the hydrocarbon sector, the report noted a boost from Guyana’s growth and Brazil’s continued leadership.

According to the document, seven countries account for 87 % of oil production in Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia, Guyana, and Ecuador, each with a share exceeding 5 % of the regional total.

The list is distributed as follows: Brazil as the main regional producer, “reaching 3.77 million barrels per day (bpd); followed by Mexico, which registers 1.67 million bpd; leaving Venezuela in third place, with 1.08 million bpd.

Guyana’s oil production stood at 900,000 bpd, Argentina’s at 878,800 bpd, Colombia’s at 746,000 bpd, while Ecuador’s remained at 439,717 barrels of oil.”

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Interpol (International Criminal Police Organization) announced on Friday, March 13, the results of a 72-country operation against cybercrime, which led to the arrest of 94 people, the seizure of equipment, and the suspension of websites.

Among the Spanish-speaking countries where the operation was carried out are Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Spain, Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, and Venezuela, in addition to Spain.

The agency, headquartered in Lyon, France, stated that in addition to suspending some 45,000 servers and web addresses used for criminal activities, it is still investigating 110 individuals.

Operation Synergia III, as the Interpol operation is known, was conducted between July 18, 2025, and January 31, 2026, with actions in key locations through the coordinated efforts of national authorities investigating online cyber scams or phishing, malware, and ransomware.

Cases of identity theft and credit card fraud were also identified, as well as romance scams to obtain bank transfers; and fake online casinos, banking sites, or government websites used to steal money from users or obtain sensitive customer information.

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During the legislative elections in Colombia, held on Sunday, March 8, Petro’s party won 25 seats in Congress, thus strengthening the Historical Pact party, led by current President Gustavo Petro, in the Senate.

The results indicate that the Democratic Center, “driven by the leadership of former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez and a closed list system, grew from 13 to 17 seats, although falling short of expectations.”

From now on, the balance of power in Congress will depend on both alliances and internal party divisions.

The five parties with the most seats won are: Historical Pact 25; Democratic Center 17; Liberal Party 13; Conservative Party and Alliance for Colombia 11 each.

 

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The energy agenda between Colombia and Venezuela is progressing positively, according to the president of Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), Héctor Obregón, regarding the visit to Caracas of the Colombian Minister of Mines and Energy, Edwin Palma.

Obregón pointed out: “Together with Interim President Delcy Rodríguez, we held a working meeting with the Colombian Minister of Mines and Energy, Edwin Palma, to further develop the binational energy agenda.” Officials from both nations have analyzed “concrete opportunities” to strengthen relations and “advance projects that contribute to regional energy security.”

The president of Venezuela’s state oil company declared that he will soon meet with Colombian President Gustavo Petro to discuss the energy agenda. During these meetings, trade between the two countries was also addressed.

Trade between the two countries reached $1.17 billion in 2025, representing a 4.1% increase compared to the $1.124 billion recorded in 2024.

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