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world El Financiero 2026-04-30

Colombia, Ecuador Presidents May Meet Amid Border Tensions and Tariff Dispute

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro proposed a border meeting with Ecuador's Daniel Noboa after Noboa accused Colombia of promoting a guerrilla incursion. This accusation follows a series of bilateral disputes, including Ecuador imposing tariffs on Colombian products. The tariffs, escalated to 100% for some goods, were justified by Ecuador over security concerns on their shared border.

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