The system implemented by the Central Bank already has more than 34 million unique users. Credit: momentcaptured1 CC BY 2.0Colombia’s instant payment system, Bre-B, revolutionized payments in Colombia and surpassed a historic milestone after six months of operation. The platform has registered 103.3
Arhuaco thought is based on communion with nature: the land is the mother, the rivers are its veins and the trees safeguard the water cycle and restore the balance of the territory. Credit: parquesnacionales.gov.coIn the ancestral territory of the Arhuaco people, forest protection is part of a world
At the UN climate conference COP30, which was held last November in Brazil, a group of 85 countries were defeated in their attempt to make a call to follow a roadmap to gradually eliminate fossil fuels. Credit: Rafa Neddermeyer/COP30 Brasil.At the UN climate conference COP30, which was held last Nov
The Colombia National Team was placed in Group K of the World Cup with Uzbekistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Portugal. Credit: @FCFSeleccionColSo far, the private television channels in Colombia Caracol Television and RCN have not found greater competition than themselves. Traditionally,
Colombian Sara Lopez (right) poses alongside Estonian Lisell Jaatma after winning the gold medal in compound archery in Puebla, Mexico. Credit: InstagramColombia leads the gold medal sweep at the World Archery Championships. The Colombian archery delegation secured two gold medals at the World Cup s
The Faculty of Medicine found more than 40 cases of fraud during the admission exam to medical-surgical specialties. Credit: Reference image X: @UdeAThe University of Antioquia is going through one of its worst crises these days. The academic spirit, characterized by effort, transparency, and merit,
Monserrate remains one of Bogota’s most iconic and safe destinations — but the recent disappearance of seven visitors is a reminder that staying on authorized paths is essential for a secure experience. Credit: Tripadvisor / Public DomainRising more than 3,000 meters above sea level, Monserrate has
The Colombian group Colombia Canta y Encanta will arrive in Disney Orlando and Brazil as part of its 2026 international tour. Credit: Politecnico Grancolomiba, cc-by-nc-2The children’s and youth group Colombia Canta y Encanta has confirmed its arrival at two major international stages in 2026, such
Karol G made history at Coachella 2026 by becoming the first Latina artist to headline the festival lineup. The Colombian singer performed on April 12. Credit: La Prensa Grafica El Salvador, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsKarol G marked a turning point in the history of Latin music at Coachella 2026,
Colombia loses the Cerros de la Plaza glacier in El Cocuy due to climate change. The country currently has six glaciers, all of which are at risk. Credit: Jorge Lui Ceballos, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons Colombia is facing a new environmental alert following the confirmed losing the Cerros de la Pl
Colombian Angel Barajas has continued to improve on the parallel bars since last parade at Baku. Credit: Colombian Gymnastics FederationColombian Angel Barajas won the gold medal in parallel bars on April 12, 2026, in the Croatia World Cup, adding another title to his international career. In the sa
Colombia will cut in half the hippopotamus population that has grown over nearly 40 years from the four animals brought from Africa by Pablo Escobar. Credit: Unknown, Crusoe, CC BY-SA 4.0.The Colombian government’s decision to cull at least half of the hippos currently living in the country marks a
Right-wing presidential candidates in Colombia report receiving death threats, and the government announces it will step up security. Credit: @PalomaValenciaL / X.com.Death threats against political leaders have once again moved to the center of Colombia’s presidential campaign. Senator Paloma Valen
TikTok and the ICC launched a free digital commerce training program to help Colombian SMEs bridge the e-commerce gap. A business team collaborating on digital strategies. Starting in Q2 2026, TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will launch Digital Commerce Labs, a free training p
A complete guide on how to bring your pet to Colombia, including ICA requirements, health certificates, and airline rules. A pet cat waits inside a travel carrier. Bringing a cat or dog to Colombia requires obtaining a Sanitary Inspection Certificate (CIS) from the ICA and ensuring your airline acce
A villager dresses in a white sheet to portray the Animas Solas (solitary souls) in Juntas, Buenaventura. Credit: Ever Andrés Mercado Puentes WPP 2026Colombian photojournalists Ever Andrés Mercado Puentes and Ferley Ospina won the 2026 World Press Photo Award in the Stories for South America categor
Colombia began building Latin America’s first indigenous agricultural prison in Cauca to align penal infrastructure with ancestral justice. The town of Silvia, Cauca. This municipality is the site of the upcoming El Tablazo facility, a US$15.9 million project that will become Latin America’s first i
Cow eye chocolate is a traditional drink from Colombian grandmothers that is rich in collagen and is believed to help improve memory, anemia, and vision. Credit: Emma Mizouni, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimeida Commons In different regions of Colombia, especially in rural areas, a traditional drink prepared b
Andean bears (Tremarctos ornatus) travel an average of 15 kilometers a day, and Chingaza National Natural Park is home to more than 50 of them. Credit: Sebastian Di Domenico / TNCLocated 90 kilometers (about 56 miles) from Bogotá, Chingaza National Natural Park contains one of the most biodiverse la
Lake Tota in Colombia, with its stunning landscapes, cultural heritage, and recreational opportunities, offers a serene escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. Credit: Luis Ospino/Colombia OneTucked away in the picturesque Andean highlands of Boyaca, Colombia, lies Lake Tota, a hidden gem known
Medellín edges closer to declaring a public calamity as relentless rains trigger hundreds of emergencies and strain the city’s response capacity. Credit: X Account Courtesy Amid one of the most intense rainy seasons in recent years, Medellín, Colombia, is facing a critical scenario that could lead t
The consumption of ultra-processed products is closely linked to at least two alarming data points. Credit: Unimedios archiveEfforts from different sectors to curb the consumption of ultra-processed foods appear to be insufficient. Overweight figures in Colombia remain discouraging and worrying. The
Pierluigi Collina, FIFA’s head of referees and chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, addresses a group of referees. Credit: FIFAFIFA officials named Andres Rojas, Nicolas Gallo, and Dionisio Guzman to represent Colombia at the 2026 World Cup. The governing body released the official list of 52 he
Discover some of the most beautiful native trees of Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Credit: Juan Andres Leyva, CC BY-NC 4.0 / NaturalistColombia is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, where a great variety of native trees thrive, many of which have accomp
