Jose Manuel Restrepo, vice-presidential running mate of presidential candidate Abelardo de La Espriella, called the situation “a matter of life or death.” Credit: Colombia One.Colombia’s health care crisis has escalated into what many families and patient advocates describe as a national emergency,
The Colombian government declared a temporary reserve of more than 942,000 hectares in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta to protect its ecosystems. Credit: NASA Johnson, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrColombia declared the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta a temporary reserve. The Colombian government declared on A
Colombia becomes a pioneer in intrauterine surgery to treat hydrocephalus in Latin America. The procedure was performed in Barranquilla. Credit: Balukubrian, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombia has taken a historic step in the field of fetal medicine by performing, for the first time in the cou
Shakira is among the top 5 most-voted artists to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The Colombian singer closed the voting with 738,000 votes. Credit: Priscila Bruder, CC0-1.0 / Wikimedia Commons-Colombian superstar Shakira has secured a spot among the top five public favorites to enter the 2026 Ro
In a direct threat following the expiration of the ultimatum, President Trump warns Iran that “an entire civilization will perish tonight.” Credit: The White House.Donald Trump on Tuesday issued his most extreme warning yet against Iran: “an entire civilization will perish tonight.” He did so just h
Ricardo Roa will temporarily step down as president of Ecopetrol, Colombia’s leading company, amid ongoing legal investigations. Credit: @ricroabar / X.com.Ricardo Roa will temporarily step down as president of Ecopetrol amid the most serious crisis he has faced since taking office. The board of dir
Clara Lopez announced that she is withdrawing from the presidential race in Colombia and has thrown her support behind candidate Ivan Cepeda. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Senator Clara Lopez decided yesterday to withdraw her presidential candidacy in a move that reshapes the political
Credit: Jairo Paez, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr Cartagena is taking a decisive step toward a new era of sustainable mobility with the implementation of its aquabus system, Transcaribe Acuatico, an initiative that will transform the way residents and tourists move around the city. Mayor Dumek Turbay con
Barranquilla celebrates 213 years by turning transformation into identity, projecting itself as one of Latin America’s most dynamic and fast-rising cities. Credit: Juan Camilo Perez / Colombia One Barranquilla is not just marking another anniversary—it is shaping a narrative of transformation, resil
The crab-eating fox is one of the mammals present in Bogota, toward the areas of the Eastern Hills. Credt: Nathaly Calvo Roa, PhD in Biology from UNAL.Bogota is not only a jungle of cement where more than ten million people live. In the wetlands, parks and other green or rural areas of the Colombian
Out of every 100 students who reach grade 9, only 75 continue to the secondary education level. Credit: ATEM.In Colombia, secondary education (grades 10 and 11) represents a challenge for the educational system due to factors that include the lack of guarantees to access, remain in, and learn with q
The hippopotamuses roam around damaging farmers’ fences and crops, killing livestock, crossing roads and railway lines, and even intimidating people. Credit: Ministry of EnvironmentWhat began as the eccentric whim of the most dangerous drug trafficker Colombia has had, the late Pablo Escobar, who 45
The Ombudsman, Iris Marin, set out four urgent decisions on human rights that must be taken by the new government of Colombia. Credit: @DefensoriaColIn light of the imminence of the presidential elections in Colombia (first round on May 31 and second round on June 19) and the change of government (A
Colombia wrapped up the 2026 Bogota Festival of Living Arts yesterday, with attendance exceeding 125,000 people. Credit: @CulturaenBta / X.com.Bogota closed the second edition of the International Festival of Living Arts (FIAV) yesterday, Sunday, with attendance exceeding 125,000 people. Over 10 day
Barranquilla established itself as a major tourist destination in Colombia during Holy Week with the arrival of more than 350,000 visitors. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC-BY-SA-4.0Barranquilla turned into a major tourist destination in Colombia. The capital of the Atlantico department reached a historic r
Clandestine drone schools are reshaping Colombia’s armed conflict with new, high-tech tactics. Credit: David Stanley / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).Amid an armed conflict that continues to evolve rapidly and adopt new operational logics, Colombia is now confronting a form of warfare that until rece
Best banks in Colombia for foreigners: a guide to opening local accounts, required documents, and alternatives to traditional banks. The Bancolombia headquarters in Medellín. As Colombia’s largest financial institution with over 30 million customers, Bancolombia’s extensive branch network makes it o
US has extended its ultimatum to Iran until tomorrow, while balancing threats and dialogue with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in mind. Credit: The White House.The countdown set by Washington reaches its limit with no clear outcome. The United States’ ultimatum to Iran, which expired this Mon
New revelations link figures within the Colombian government to alias Papa Pitufo and the “Petro for President 2022” campaign. Credit: @FranciaMarquezM / X.com.Recordings revealed last night by local outlet Caracol Television would confirm the existence of secret meetings last year between the head
Colombia has a wide variety of places and festivities recognized as heritage by UNESCO; one of them is the Carnival of Barranquilla. Credit: Mark Koester, CC-BY-2.0-Colombia is one of the most diverse countries on the planet, not only because of its geography and biodiversity, but also due to the ri
President Petro criticized the potential political use of the OFAC list and asked Brasi to extend the PIX payment system to Colombia. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.Colombian President Gustavo Petro lashed out at the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and said it no longer
Disocver the greatest hits of Colombia’s regional popular music, a genre that has gained significant global recognition in recent years.Credit: Corfecali, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrColombia’s regional popular music has established itself as one of the country’s most listened to and representative genr
President Petro stated that more than 70% of Colombia’s energy comes from clean sources, after advocating for the inclusion of hydroelectric power. Credit: Colombian Ministry of Mines.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, stated yesterday that the country has nearly 70% of energy classified as c
Easter Sunday marks the end of Holy Week in Colombia and throughout the Catholic world, ushering in a new season in the religious calendar. Credit: Luz Adriana Villa, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr.Easter Sunday is the day that brings Holy Week to a close in Colombia. After several days marked by silence, proce
