Blockades in Rumichaca lifted, but trade tensions continue
Border crossing begins to normalize while tariff dispute persists The Rumichaca border crossing, the main land connection between Colombia and Ecuador, began to normalize its operations after unions and worker organizations decided to lift the blockades that had restricted traffic in the area for several days. The international bridge, which…
March for Border Dignity: the protest that exposes the tariff crisis between Colombia and Ecuador
Context of the binational tariff crisis Since February 1, 2026, 30% tariffs have come into effect on trade between Colombia and Ecuador, as part of a growing bilateral tension linked to disputes over border security and cooperation against drug trafficking.According to reports from regional and national media, this decision has…