Colombia has announced that it will resume the use of glyphosate for coca eradication, despite longstanding objections from President Petro. Credit: Colombian National Police.Colombia surprised many by announcing it will resume the eradication of illicit crops, including coca, using glyphosate. Desp
The election of Alvaro Echeverry shifts the majority in Colombia’s National Electoral Council (CNE), bringing it closer to the government. Credit: @AlvEcheverry / X.With the election of Alvaro Echeverry to Colombia’s National Electoral Council (CNE), replacing the resigned Cesar Lorduy, the Colombia
Shakira surprises her fans in Medellin, Colombia, as she announced Karol G and Maluma as guests to her upcoming concert. Credit: Mauricio Moreno / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Shakira announced that fellow Colombian superstars Karol G and Maluma will participate in her Medellin concert this weekend, on April 12 a
Colombia’s Petro announced as new president of CELAC meetings with China and the EU to analyze the new situation created by Trump’s tariffs. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.President of Colombia Gustavo Petro announced meetings with China and the European Union (EU) to address the is
The Assassination of Jorge Eliecer Gaitan has proven to be a pivotal moment in Colombia’s history It reshaping the country’s politics forever. Credit: Luis Alberto Gaitán-Lunga. Archivo Gaitán.In a day of remembrance, Colombia commemorates the 77th anniversary of the assassination of Jorge Eliecer G
April 9 is the National Day of Memory and Solidarity with the Victims of the Armed Conflict in Colombia, a day of reconciliation. Credit: Colombian Senate.Every April 9, Colombia pauses its daily routine to honor millions of citizens who have suffered from the country’s armed conflict–this is the Na
Carlos Lehder denies that the Medellin Cartel financed the M-19’s siege of the Palace of Justice Siege that took place on November 6 1985. Credit: Migración ColombiaCarlos Lehder, former drug lord and one of the founders of the Medellin Cartel, spoke in a recent interview with Blu Radio about the tr
The Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival celebrated its most vibrant and promising edition in 2025. Credit: Juan Camilo Perez / Colombia OneThe Cartagena de Indias International Film Festival celebrated its most vibrant and promising edition in 2025, reinforcing its status as one of the r
The Colombian peso is experiencing a black day, consolidating its depreciation against the US dollar amid President Trump’s tariff crisis. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.The Colombian peso (COP) plummeted for the second consecutive day against the dollar amid global economic uncertainty over President
At a critical moment for international aid in Colombia, Germany is forced to reduce its financial support to the country. Credit: Presidency Of ColombiaAt a critical moment for international aid funds in Colombia, German organizations are forced to reduce their financial support. The Konrad Adenauer
Colombian singer Maluma has launched the “Maluma Closet Sale”, putting some of his luxury brand clothes up for sale. Credit: El Hormiguero / CC BY NC 2.0Colombian urban music superstar Maluma has decided to sell some of his clothes for a charitable cause: to raise funds for his foundation, El Arte d
Colombia’s Petro travels to Honduras to attend the annual CELAC summit, where he will assume the presidency of the organization. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, is traveling today to Honduras, the country where the ninth Summit of Heads of St
Colombia’s Petro denounced the abuse of service fees by energy companies and announced a project to promote solar energy in vulnerable sectors. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.President Gustavo Petro stated during yesterday’s Council of Ministers meeting that energy companies in Colo
ELN guerrilla commander responded to President Petro’s statements linking the group to drug trafficking by accusing him of ties to guerrilla. Credit: Resumen Latinoamericano / CC BY 3.0The top guerrilla commander of the National Liberation Army (ELN), known by the alias Antonio García, published an
In its latest quarterly report, the UN notes no tangible progress in President Petro’s Total Peace policy in Colombia. Credit: Presidency of Colombia.The latest quarterly UN report on the 2016 Colombia-FARC guerrilla peace agreements states that it sees no “tangible results” in the implementation of
The new AmaMagdalena luxury cruise, the first of its kind on Colombia’s Magdalena River, carried out its first trip last weekend. Credit: Luis Ospino / Colombia One The new AmaMagdalena luxury cruise, the first of its kind on Colombia’s Magdalena River, carried out its first trip last weekend, as th
Colombia’s inflation in March 2025 decreased slightly to an annualized rate of 5.09%, down 0.19 percentage points from February. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.Inflation in Colombia saw a slight decrease in March 2025, falling to an annualized rate of 5.09%. According to data released yesterday, this m
Barranquilla, Colombia, celebrates its 212th anniversary. Throughout this week, the city has several events scheduled to commemorate this day. Credit: Caroll Viana / Colombia OneToday, Barranquilla, the “Golden Gate of Colombia”, celebrates its 212th anniversary since it was officially established a
Five cities in Colombia are nominated for the 2025 World Travel Awards, the prizes considered the Oscars of tourism. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneFive cities in Colombia have been nominated in the cultural category of the 2025 World Travel Awards, widely regarded as the “Oscars of Tourism.” Th
Minister of Defense of Colombia talked about the controversy generated by Kristi Noem for alleged support of President Petro to the Tren de Aragua. Credit: Joel Gonzalez / Presidency of Colombia.Colombia’s Minister of Defense, Pedro Sanchez, spoke about the controversy over comments made by Kristi N
Colombian companies listed on the NYSE fall amid the global stock market crisis generated by President Trump’s tariffs. Credit: Ecopetrol.Colombian companies are not immune to the global stock market crisis triggered by tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and are now experiencing a new “Black
Colombia is pushing its diplomat Laura Gil, the country’s ambassador to Austria, for the position of assistant secretary general of the OAS. Credit: @lauraggils / X.Colombia has formally presented political scientist and diplomat Laura Gil’s candidacy for the position of Assistant Secretary General
Netflix adaptation of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “One Hundred Years of Solitude”swept the 2025 India Catalina Awards gala in Colombia Credit: India Catalina Awards / IG.The city of Cartagena de Indias was draped in grandeur last weekend to celebrate the 41st edition of the India Catalina Awards, an ev
U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a minimum 10% tariff on Colombia as part of his global protectionist trade policy. Credit: Gage Skidmore / CC BY SA 2.0U.S. President Donald Trump has set tariffs on Colombia at 10%, the minimum rate under his new protectionist policy. President Trump imposed tari
