The party of Colombia’s vice president, Francia Marquez, supports Roy Barreras’ presidential candidacy and deepens the division on the left. Credit: Ministry of Equality.The political party of Colombia’s vice president, Francia Marquez — I am because we are (Soy porque Somos, in Spanish) — has decid
The Embassy of Colombia sent Colombian flowers to the offices of the United States Congress in Washington, D.C., ahead of Valentine’s Day. Credit: Ppradod, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombia sent flowers to 535 offices of the United States Congress in Washington, D.C., for Valentine’s Day, as a symbol
Barranquilla has been noticed on different fronts. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsBarranquilla, Colombia, was named the world’s best creative destination according to the Creative Tourism Awards. This is the first time a Colombian city has received this honor.The recognition m
The Colombian Council of State temporarily suspended the 23% increase in the minimum wage, pending technical justification from the government. Credit: Cesar Carrion / Presidency of Colombia.The Council of State of Colombia provisionally suspended the effects of the minimum wage increase decreed by
Barranquilla is ready to experience four days of carnival; here you will find the complete schedule for each day. Credit: Louis VestThe Barranquilla Carnival is preparing for four intense days of celebration, tradition, and music, with a program that brings together the most emblematic events of the
The Kings of the Barranquilla Carnival 2026 are ready for their coronation ahead of the four days of celebration. Credit: OneEighteen, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrThe queen and king of Colombia’s Barranquilla Carnival 2026, Michelle Char Fernandez and Adolfo Maury Cabrera, are ready for their coronation to
Wilder Zapata, the Colombian entrepreneur behind the rapidly expanding fitness brand Action Black, has officially launched his campaign for the Colombian Senate. Credit: Wilder Zapata via Instagram Wilder Zapata, the Colombian entrepreneur behind the rapidly expanding fitness brand Action Black, has
Once defined by violence, Medellin now attracts travelers seeking culture, nature, and quality of life, as international tourism to the city continues to grow. Credit: AP / Colombia OneMedellin has decisively rewritten its global narrative. Once associated with violence and insecurity, Colombia’s se
Discover the best cities in Colombia to start a business for foreign entrepreneurs, from an innovation, funding, and growth standpoint. The Torres Unidas complex in Bogota serves as a key hub for international business and corporate offices. Credit: Jose David Parra / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0
J Balvin is the second most listened-to Latin artist on Spotify globally, according to recent figures from the platform. Credit: Entretengo.com / FlickrColombian singer J Balvin has positioned himself as one of the most influential Latin artists globally, ranking as the second Latin artist in the wo
Colombia reopened its embassy in Romania after 24 years to strengthen economic relations with Eastern Europe. Credit: @CancilleriaCol / X.com.After more than two decades without a permanent diplomatic headquarters in Bucharest, Colombia officially opened its embassy in Romania, a gesture that offici
The Colombian Registrar’s Office invalidated millions of signatures for presidential candidates such as De la Espriella, Dávila, and others. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia’s National Civil Registry invalidated millions of signatures submitted by several presidential hopefuls see
Ecuador points to the involvement of an illegal Colombian armed group in the assassination of candidate Fernando Villavicencio in 2023. Credit: National Assembly of Ecuador, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Flickr.The allegation made by Ecuador’s Prosecutor’s Office regarding the possible involvement of FARC dissiden
Four cities in Colombia are among the top 20 most traffic-congested cities in the world, according to the Traffic Index. Credit: Medellin Ciudad Inteligente, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrColombia has several cities among the ones with the worst traffic congestion in the world, according to the TomTom Tra
The campaign of opposition candidate Abelardo de La Espriella reported death threats from the illegal armed group ELN in Colombia. Credit: @DELAESPRIELLAE / X.com.Abelardo de La Espriella, lawyer and independent candidate for the far-right movement Defenders of the Homeland (Defensores de la Patria,
Indigenous guardian preserves over 130 native potato varieties in Nariño, protecting Colombia’s Andean biodiversity. Different potato varieties on display for sale in a Bogota supermarket, illustrating Colombia’s native potato diversity. Credit: Wikimedia CommonsIn Colombia, home to around 850 nativ
Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the immediate retirement of Brigadier General Edwin Urrego, the police commander of Cali, on Wednesday. Credit:Joel Gonzalez / Presidencia de Colombia vía Flickr.Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the immediate retirement of Brigadier General Edwin Ur
Shakira will be the headlining artist of the Copacabana Megashow Brazil 2026, one of the largest free concerts in the world. Credit: alobo life, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombian singer Shakira has officially been confirmed as the headlining artist of the free Copacabana Megashow 2026, one of the mo
The Colombian government is preparing a new economic emergency decree to address the consequences of flooding in the Caribbean. Credit: @UNGRD / X.com.The floods that have severely hit several areas of Colombia’s Caribbean region have once again brought to the forefront the debate over how to financ
Blessd will tour several cities in Colombia and the United States with his “El Mejor Hombre del Mundo” tour. Credit: ^Sandra^, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombian singer Blessd announced that he will tour Colombia and the United States with his “El Mejor Hombre del Mundo” tour. The project marks two m
David Murcia’s accusations against his former lawyer Abelardo de La Espriella cast a shadow over the presidential race and spark debate in Colombia. Credit: Capture @DELAESPRIELLAE / X.com.Abelardo de La Espriella, who in the polls appears as the leading contender of the conservative opposition ahea
Ivan Cepeda, presidential candidate in Colombia for the ruling left-wing party, proposes to deepen President Petro’s reforms. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Ivan Cepeda is the ruling left-wing candidate for the presidency of Colombia and, for now, leads most polls, although with oppositi
Elena Rose will arrive in Colombia as part of the first leg of her Alma Tour. The artist will perform in Bogota on April 30. Credit: Casa de America, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrVenezuelan-American singer-songwriter Elena Rose has confirmed her return to Colombia as part of her international “Alma Tour”
Miguel Uribe Londoño returned to the presidential race in Colombia after his controversial departure from the Democratic Center party. Credit: Garayanda, Public Domain.Miguel Uribe Londoño announced his return to the presidential race in Colombia. He did so with the endorsement of the Colombian Demo
