Colombia to Host First Global Conference for Elimination of Fossil Fuels

Colombia to Host First Global Conference for Elimination of Fossil Fuels

Colombia will host the first Global Congress on the Elimination of Fossil Fuels. The meeting will take place on April 28 and 29 in Santa Marta. Credit: World Bank Photo Collection, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombia will host the First Global Congress for the Elimination of Fossil Fuels, a gathering t

Colombia’s ARC Simon Bolivar Reaches Antarctica for Second Time

Colombia’s ARC Simon Bolivar Reaches Antarctica for Second Time

The ARC Simon Bolivar arrived in Antarctica for the second time as part of the XII Colombian Scientific Expedition studying climate change. Credit: Republica de Colombia, PDM 1.0 / FlickrColombia’s scientific research vessel ARC Simon Bolivar reached Antarctica for the second time in January 2026 as

US Grants Petro Five-Day Visa for White House Meeting with Trump

US Grants Petro Five-Day Visa for White House Meeting with Trump

The U.S. has granted a five-day visa to President Gustavo Petro and Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio for next week’s White House meeting. Credit: Presidencia de Colombia vía Flickr.The United States has granted a special five-day visa to Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Foreign Minister Rosa

Ecuador Hikes Oil Transport Tariff 900% Amid Trade War With Colombia

Ecuador Hikes Oil Transport Tariff 900% Amid Trade War With Colombia

Ecuador has increased the tariff for transporting Colombia’s crude oil through its state-owned pipeline by 900%, further escalating tensions. Credit: Presidencia de Ecuador vía Flickr. Ecuador has increased the tariff for transporting Colombia’s crude oil through its state-owned pipeline by 900%, es

Five Successful Colombian Startups Redefining Entrepreneurship

Five Successful Colombian Startups Redefining Entrepreneurship

Colombia’s startups are among the most dynamic and innovative in Latin America, ranging from innovative business models to tech projects. Credit: A.P. / Colombia OneColombia’s startup environment ranks among the most dynamic in Latin America. Over the past decade, entrepreneurship has flourished on

Colombian Senator Maria Fernanda Cabal Quits Centro Democratico Party

Colombian Senator Maria Fernanda Cabal Quits Centro Democratico Party

Prominent Colombian Senator Maria Fernanda Cabal and her husband, Jose Felix Lafaurie, president of the livestock federation Fedegán, have announced their resignation from the Centro Democratico party. Credit: Centro Democratico – CC-BY-2.0 via Flickr.Prominent Colombian Senator Maria Fernanda Cabal

It’s Carnival Season in Valledupar, Colombia

It’s Carnival Season in Valledupar, Colombia

Valledupar, Colombia, is celebrating its carnival again after a decade. The celebration began on Jan. 17 and will run through Feb. 15. Credit: National Police of Colombia, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombia’s Valledupar Carnival returned to the streets with strength in 2026, marking the instit

Presidential Candidate Paloma Valencia Proposes ‘Plan Colombia 2.0’

Presidential Candidate Paloma Valencia Proposes ‘Plan Colombia 2.0’

Democratic Center presidential candidate Paloma Valencia unveiled a security strategy anchored by a “Plan Colombia 2.0” and a revival of previous educational programs. Credit: Andresx8 / CC BY SA 4.0Democratic Center candidate Paloma Valencia unveiled a security strategy anchored by a “Plan Colombia

Colombian Photojournalist Nominated for the 2026 Oscars

Colombian Photojournalist Nominated for the 2026 Oscars

Colombian photojournalist Juan Arredondo is nominated for the Oscars in the Best Documentary Short category. Credit: Greg in Hollywood, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombian photojournalist and documentary filmmaker Juan Arredondo has been nominated for the 2026 Oscars in the category of Best Docum

Colombian Player Christian Gonzalez Sends Patriots to Super Bowl LX

Colombian Player Christian Gonzalez Sends Patriots to Super Bowl LX

Colombian cornerback Christian Gonzalez secured the New England Patriots’ ticket to Super Bowl LX with a dramatic, game-sealing interception. Credit: Governor Tom Wolf – CC-BY-2.0 via Flickr. Colombian Pro Bowl cornerback, Christian Gonzalez, secured the New England Patriots’ ticket to Super Bowl LX

Colombia’s Petro Slams US Withdrawal from WHO

Colombia’s Petro Slams US Withdrawal from WHO

Colombia’s Petro criticizes the U.S. withdrawal from WHO, which took place last week, asserting that “life comes first.” Credit: Guilhem Vellut, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr.Colombian President Gustavo Petro has criticized the completion of the official withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Or

How Did Colombia Become a Global Coffee Powerhouse?

How Did Colombia Become a Global Coffee Powerhouse?

Colombia is globally renowned for the quality of its coffee, but the origins of these prized beans in the country are relatively recent. Credit: 2010CIAT / Neil Palmer / CC BY-SA 2.0Colombia is widely recognized for the quality of its Arabica coffee beans, considered among the best in the world. How

Messi’s Inter Miami to Face Atletico Nacional in Medellin, Colombia

Messi’s Inter Miami to Face Atletico Nacional in Medellin, Colombia

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami CF is set to play Atletico Nacional on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Medellin. Credit: Yair Mesa – CC-BY-2.0 via Flickr. Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami CF is set to play Atletico Nacional on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Atanasio Girardot

The Colombian Cartel Member Who Repented, Became Pastor in France

The Colombian Cartel Member Who Repented, Became Pastor in France

A former member of notorious Colombian Cali Cartel explains how he repented for his violent past and became a pastor in France. Credit: AP / Colombia OneOctavio Bermeo Valencia, a 55-year-old Colombian, recently recounted his incredible story as a former Cali Cartel member who repented and became a

Body of Colombian Guerrillero Priest Camilo Torres Discovered

Body of Colombian Guerrillero Priest Camilo Torres Discovered

A group of forensic scientists in Colombia claim to have identified the body of Camilo Torres, the ELN guerrilla priest who died in 1966. Credit: Unknown, Public Domain.Nearly six decades ago, the whereabouts of Camilo Torres Restrepo were one of the most persistent enigmas of Colombia’s armed confl

Rare Earth Elements: A Key Industry from China to Colombia

Rare Earth Elements: A Key Industry from China to Colombia

Rare earth elements, vital for global energy transition and technology, are sparking global competition reaching Colombia and Latin America. Credit: D. Nishio-Hamane / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.Energy transition without rare earth elements is impossible. Rare earths are a group of chemical elements of great i

Another Headache For Ecuador: Medicine Prices Set to Rise Over Trade War

Another Headache For Ecuador: Medicine Prices Set to Rise Over Trade War

Colombia’s pharmaceutical issues stark warning over the ongoing trade war with Ecuador, as it could negatively impact the cost of medicine. Credit: Rob Ireton – CC BY 2.0 via Flickr. Colombia’s pharmaceutical industry has issued a stark warning regarding Ecuador’s decision to impose a 30% tariff on

Colombia’s Petro Threatens to Exclude the UN From Drug Monitoring

Colombia’s Petro Threatens to Exclude the UN From Drug Monitoring

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced Thursday that his government will stop using the U.N.’s methodology to monitor drug production. Credit: Fotografía Oficial de la Presidencia de Colombia vía Flickr. President Gustavo Petro announced Thursday that his government will stop using the United N

Colombia to Implement Free Psychology Services in All Schools

Colombia to Implement Free Psychology Services in All Schools

The Colombian government requires public and private schools to provide free psychological support to students. Credit: Codelco, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrIn an announcement that marks a significant shift in education and public health policies, Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, ordered that all sc