For more than three decades, Colombia’s presidential election system has been based on a two-round voting system, which is common in Latin America. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / ColombiaOne.Colombia will elect its president in 2026 under an electoral system that requires candidates to win more than
Security is once again a central issue in Colombia’s presidential campaign, with opposing candidates pursuing a shared goal: peace. Credit: @COL_EJERCITO / X.com.Security has returned to the forefront of the presidential campaign in Colombia. In a country marked for decades by armed conflict, drug t
Thanks to the coordinated work between Medellin authorities and Migration Colombia, foreigners have been denied entry first individually and now in groups. The work is arduous, but it has been producing results. Credit: X: @MigracionColIn Colombia, so far in 2026, one hundred foreigners have been de
Bogotanos who also want to receive that gift can obtain it by making the voluntary contribution with the payment of property tax. Credit: Bogota MetroBogota’s Mayor’s Office gave a big surprise to some residents of the city by handing them VIP passes so they can be among the first privileged people
Colombia will host for the first time the continent’s most important aquatic sports championship: PanAm Aquatics 2027. Credit: See-ming Lee, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr Barranquilla has been selected as the official host city for the PanAm Aquatics 2027, one of the most important sporting events on the Am
Colombia’s 2026 election could reshape security policy, peace talks and anti-crime strategy. Colombians head toward a presidential vote defined by debates over armed groups, territorial control, and the future of the country’s security model. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture).
Gustavo Petro has been the target of criticism from opposition sectors because of his posts on the social media platform X, where, according to his critics, he participates directly in politics in order to promote Cepeda’s candidacy. Credit: X: @infopresidenciaThis Tuesday, the Accusations Commissio
Barranquilla became one of the few cities in Latin America to obtain the LEED Gold certification thanks to its sustainable projects. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsBarranquilla has achieved the Gold level in the LEED for Cities certification, one of the world’s most important
US President Donald Trump hosted Senator Flávio Bolsonaro to endorse his presidential candidacy, less than three weeks after meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Credit: Flavio Bolsonaro / XAbelardo de la Espriella, the presidential candidate for the Colombian Defensores de la
Of the 12 launchers installed on the explosive device launch platform, only three of them worked. Credit: La FMMembers of the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group attacked the facilities of the 6th Mechanized Infantry Battalion “Cartagena,” located in the urban area of Riohacha, La Guajira
Business leaders and ordinary citizens are closely watching what may happen to the country’s economy depending on who wins the Casa de Nariño. Credit: Ted McGrath cc by nc sa 2.0.As Colombia approaches one of the most consequential presidential elections in recent history, investors, business leader
Maluma used a Jimmy Fallon interview to spotlight Medellín and Colombian cultural identity. Maluma attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 fashion show in Paris, France, on June 18, 2024. Credit: Harald Krichel / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.Maluma appeared on The Tonight Show St
In Colombia, the minimum legal age to purchase alcoholic beverages is 18. Commercial establishments are prohibited from selling alcohol to minors. Credit: Victor Cohen / ColombiaOne.The arrival of an election day in Colombia brings with it the implementation of a dry law, a ban on the sale and consu
Colombia presented a nuclear roadmap in Vienna to prepare for future drought and energy risks. The country aims to study nuclear energy as a possible complement to its hydropower-dependent electricity system during stronger El Niño events. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). Fo
Colombia was crowned champion of the 2026 CONMEBOL U-17 Championship after defeating Argentina 4-0 in the final. Credit: CONMEBOLLiverpool has finalized an agreement to acquire the sporting rights of Samuel Martinez, the 17-year-old midfielder who led the Colombian National Team to victory in the So
Abelardo De la Espriella (left) might be getting more votes coming from people who originally were in favor of Paloma Valencia. For the right wing, the man to beat is Ivan Cepeda. Credit: Caracol Radio – Colombian Senate.With less than a week before the Colombia election, a portion of Paloma Valenci
Learn how Colombians prepare for earthquakes, floods, landslides and volcanic threats. A family organizes emergency supplies as Colombia continues strengthening disaster preparedness across regions exposed to natural hazards. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For editorial us
VePAI uses WhatsApp and AI to help make Colombian truckers more visible and efficient. A Colombian truck driver checks logistics information on a smartphone as VePAI seeks to modernize freight visibility and transport operations across Colombia. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated pictur
Colombian striker Luis Javier Suárez was transferred to Sporting Lisbon in July 2025 for US$20 million. Credit: Sporting CPColombian football talent reaffirms its status as one of the most stable and sought-after exports internationally. According to the annual demographic report published by the CI
IDEAM is carrying out technical and scientific monitoring of this phenomenon, in coordination with national and international entities. Credit: Dust Aerosol Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring ServiceThe traditional atmospheric phenomenon known as Saharan dust, which reaches its main peak during the mo
Scene from “Fruit Novelas” and its creator, design student William Andres Rico Velez. Credit: YT: @Onlinemami / elmeridiano.coThe first video uploaded to social media by Industrial Design student William Andres Rico Velez, starring “Black Banana,” went from having zero views the afternoon it was pub
Colombia is establishing itself as a top destination for indigenous tourism, hosting the first regional congress of this type of tourism. Credit: Luis Ospino / ColombiaOneColombia is consolidating its position as a benchmark country in Indigenous tourism, according to the conclusions of the First La
Currently, a total of 295,321 citizenship ID cards remain pending to be claimed throughout the country. Credit: X: @RegistraduriaStarting this Wednesday, May 27, and until next Tuesday, June 2, the National Civil Registry will suspend civil registry and identification services. The decision is part
Colombia’s emergency number 123 connects foreigners to police, ambulance, and rescue services. Travelers can also access specialized support lines, consular assistance, and city-specific emergency tools across Colombia. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For editorial use only
