Coca Eradication: Colombia will restart limited aerial spraying to test herbicide effectiveness and safety, using glufosinate-ammonium instead of glyphosate, after court and health concerns stalled prior efforts. Security & Trade Alignment: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s South America tour spotlights a push for joint action against drug cartels, with Colombia, Ecuador and Peru deepening cooperation under “Shield of the Americas.” Peace Talks Shut Down: Colombia’s new president formally ends “Total Peace” negotiations, revoking dialogue credentials tied to groups including ELN, FARC dissidents and Clan del Golfo. Gun Policy Shift: Colombia eases gun restrictions, arguing legal carry should protect citizens as critics warn it could worsen firearm deaths. Industrial Finance for Food Trade: Loads secured a US$15M revolving credit line to expand embedded financing for food logistics across Colombia and the region. Mining & Water Risks: Methodist churches and partners filed an environmental complaint against HSBC over alleged impacts from financing Glencore’s La Guajira mining operations. Reconstruction Costs: After a major earthquake, affected cities are moving from emergency response to rebuilding homes, services and local economies—requiring major financial planning. Aviation Connectivity: Frontier plans new low-cost routes from Orlando to Bogotá, Medellín and Cartagena starting December 2026.