Six universities from Colombia ranked among the top 2,000 in the world, according to a major international ranking known as CWUR. Credit: Carlos Carvajal / CC BY 2.0The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) recently revealed the best universities in Colombia. Six universities from Colombia ran
Migrants in Colombia, particularly Venezuelans, face unstable and exploitative working conditions across the country. Credit: Colombian Ministry of Foreign AffairsThousands of migrants in Colombia, particularly Venezuelans fleeing economic collapse in their home country, face unstable and exploitati
Former Attorney General Eduardo Montealegre will serve as Colombia’s Minister of Justice amid political tensions surrounding the referendum. Credit: Politecnico Grancolombiano, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr / Colombian Prosecutor’s Office.Colombia’s former Attorney General, Eduardo Montealegre, will be appo
President of Colombia Gustavo Petro has offered to give Pablo Escobar’s Hacienda Napoles to the victims of the armed conflict. Credit: XaiD, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia.President of Colombia Gustavo Petro recently suggested to grant victims of the armed conflict ownership of “Hacienda Napoles”—a property
Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, appointed Diana Morales as the new minister of Commerce, after months of interim in the portfolio. Credit: House of Representatives.Diana Morales has been appointed Colombia’s new Minister of Trade, Industry, and Tourism by President Gustavo Petro. Her appointmen
UNDP released its latest Human Development Report, ranking Colombia as the third most unequal country in the world. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of ColombiaColombia ranks as the third most unequal country in the world-trailing only South Africa and Namibia. Unfortunately, it’s no secret that
Many options exist for sending money to Colombia, with digital apps providing services that span from cash pickup to direct bank transfers. Credit : AP / Colombia OneSending money to Colombia is easier than one might think. With the evolution of digital banking and payment applications, transferring
Major companies are abandoning their wind energy projects in Colombia, particularly in La Guajira, due to recent regulatory changes. Credit: Flickr / Public DomainSeveral major international energy companies have withdrawn from renewable energy projects in Colombia-especially tyhose focused on Wind
The appeal of Colombian music has led several international artists to sample famous Colombian songs in their tracks. Credit: Courtesy of ARC Gloria.Colombia, a country known for its rich music, has produced many hit songs that international artists have gone on to use as samples. A sample is a port
Colombia’s Petro was elected after promises of structural changes that have not been achieved as a result of his government’s “non politics.” Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.In Colombia, with one year remaining in President Gustavo Petro’s term, the political assessment of his admin
In 1939, the Colombian Antonio Jose Hurtado proclaimed himself pope and exercised his “pontificate” as Peter II. Credit: Politecnico Grancolombiano, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr / Barbosa Mayor’s Office.In the history of Colombia–a country rich with eccentric characters and unusual episodes–few cases are a
Colombian teacher Eduardo Perez, chosen as the best teacher in Latin America, will compete to be the best teacher in the world. Credit: Simon Bolivar University courtesy.Eduardo Perez, a Colombian educator, has been named Latin America and Caribbean Teacher of the Year by the University of Cambridge
Political turmoil erupts in Colombia after President Petro confirms he will call a referendum by decree to approve the labor reform. Credit: Joel Gonzalez / Presidency of Colombia.A new chapter has opened in Colombia’s ongoing political crisis after President Gustavo Petro confirmed he will issue a
Growing difficulties in Colombia’s housing market are making it harder for both buyers and sellers to close real estate transactions. Credit: Colombia OneColombia’s housing market is experiencing growing difficulties, recently highlighted in a study by Colombian outlet Revista Semana. The hardships
With 180 votes in favor, Colombia has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2026–2027 term. Credit: Colombian Foreign Ministry.Colombia has been elected as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the 2026-2027 term. This marks the eighth time the Sou
New research into Colombia’s San Jose galleon is shedding light on the ship’s final voyage and the lives aboard. Credit: David Stanley – CC BY 2.0 via Flickr.Research into Colombia’s San Jose galleon is shedding new light on the ship’s final voyage and its crew. The ship, which wrecked off Cartagena
Cerro Tusa in Colombia is considered the world’s tallest natural pyramid, standing at approximately 1,850 meters. Credit: Andrew Neild, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrLocated in the municipality of Venecia, Antioquia, Cerro Tusa is one of Colombia’s most astonishing geological formations. With an approxima
Data centers in Colombia are developing at a rapid pace, with planned investments amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. Credit: US Department of EnergyData centers are at the heart of Colombia’s technological industry and ecosystem growth. Over the last few years, Colombia has rapidly emerge
Colombia inaugurates its first accessible beach, located on the Caribbean Coast, in Cartagena de Indias’ Bocagrande neighborhood. Credit: Caroll Viana / Colombia OneColombia takes a historic step with the opening of its first accessible beach, designed for persons with disabilities, located in Carta
A Colombian traveled from Colombia to France by motorcycle — completing the journey took him six years, during which he crossed 48 countries. Credit: @estaesmivuelta / InstagramColombian Daniel Cabrera traveled from Colombia to Paris, France, in an epic six-years journey.What began as a simple curio
Renowned Colombian sculptor Hugo Zapata has died at the age of 79. He worked with stone for decades, making it his signature material. Credit: Galeria Sextante Courtesy.Colombian art bids farewell to one of its greatest figures: Hugo Zapata—sculptor, architect, and visual artist—passed away this mor
OECD lowers Colombia’s 2025 growth projection to 2.5%, citing downside risks despite moderate economic growth expected through 2026. Credit: Presidency of Colombia / Public DomainThe Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has lowered Colombia’s 2025 growth projection to 2.5%, w
Former Bogota mayor Claudia Lopez officially announced her candidacy for Colombia’s presidential election next year. credit: Mayor’s Office of Bogota.Former Bogota Mayor Claudia Lopez has officially announced her intention to run in Colombia’s 2026 presidential elections. This confirms her long-anti
Colombia and Guatemala reject the arrest warrant issued by the Guatemalan prosecutor’s office against Colombian officials. Credit: Presidency of Colombia.Following the controversy sparked by a Guatemalan court issuing arrest warrants for Colombia’s Attorney General, Luz Adriana Camargo, and Colombia
