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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 actresses Catalina Sandino Moreno and Sasha Calle are part of the cast of the new Netflix film The Rip. Credit: Stock Catalog, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrCatalina Sandino Moreno and Sasha Calle have become central figures in one of the most talked-about Netflix productions at the start of the year.
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
Colombia’s passport ranks 37th globally in 2026, offering moderate mobility, but real limits on work, education, and long-term opportunities remain. Credit: Josep Freixes / Colombia OneThe power of a passport is not measured solely by the number of countries it allows its holders to visit without a
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 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
The latest poll in Colombia confirms Ivan Cepeda’s lead and gives candidate Paloma Valencia a chance in the presidential elections. Credit: Ovidio González / Colombia One.The latest national poll published by Guarumo and EcoAnalítica confirms a clear trend in Colombia’s presidential race: left-wing
As Colombia heads toward 2026, Sergio Fajardo returns to the presidential race with a familiar promise of ethics and education. Credit: Interamerican Dialogue / CC BY SA 2.0Sergio Fajardo is one of the most persistent, recognizable, and debated figures in contemporary Colombia’s political sphere. A
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
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
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
As Bad Bunny brings three concerts to Medellin, city authorities step in to curb extreme Airbnb price hikes that soared to record levels. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneMedellin authorities moved swiftly on Friday after short-term rental prices that had surged to extreme levels ahead of Bad Bunn
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, 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
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
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
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
