J Balvin Ranks Second on Spotify as Most Streamed Latin Artist

J Balvin Ranks Second on Spotify as Most Streamed Latin Artist

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 Reopens Embassy in Romania After 24 Years

Colombia Reopens Embassy in Romania After 24 Years

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

Colombian Cities, Among the Most Traffic Congested in the World

Colombian Cities, Among the Most Traffic Congested in the World

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

Colombian Indigenous Guardian Preserves Over 130 Native Potato Varieties

Colombian Indigenous Guardian Preserves Over 130 Native Potato Varieties

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

Petro Fires Police General Accused of Plotting to Sabotage Trump Meeting

Petro Fires Police General Accused of Plotting to Sabotage Trump Meeting

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 to Headline Copacabana Megashow 2026 in Rio de Janeiro

Shakira to Headline Copacabana Megashow 2026 in Rio de Janeiro

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

Colombia Proposes New Economic Emergency to Tackle Flooding

Colombia Proposes New Economic Emergency to Tackle Flooding

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

Murky Ties Shadow De La Espriella’s Campaign in Colombia

Murky Ties Shadow De La Espriella’s Campaign in Colombia

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

Deepening Petro’s Reforms: Ivan Cepeda’s Main Proposals for Colombia

Deepening Petro’s Reforms: Ivan Cepeda’s Main Proposals for Colombia

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

Singer Elena Rose Returns to Colombia with her Alma Tour

Singer Elena Rose Returns to Colombia with her Alma Tour

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 Returns to the Presidential Race in Colombia

Miguel Uribe Londoño Returns to the Presidential Race in Colombia

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

Colombia’s JEP Ends FARC Kidnapping Probe, Moves to Sentencing Phase

Colombia’s JEP Ends FARC Kidnapping Probe, Moves to Sentencing Phase

The JEP closes its FARC kidnapping probe, charging 63 leaders for war crimes. This ends the investigative phase, advancing Colombia’s transitional justice process. A hearing of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) during the 161st Period of Sessions, March 2017. Credit: Daniel Cima / CIDH (CC BY

Colombia’s Petro Says New Assassination Plot Against Him Was Thwarted

Colombia’s Petro Says New Assassination Plot Against Him Was Thwarted

Colombia’s Petro: a new plot to assassinate him during a helicopter flight to the floods in Córdoba, which forced the flight to be rerouted. Credit: Ovidio González / Presidency of Colombia.Colombian President Gustavo Petro reported today a new assassination plot targeting him. According to the head

Colombia’s Carnival of Barranquilla: An Unmissable Experience

Colombia’s Carnival of Barranquilla: An Unmissable Experience

For anyone fortunate enough to experience it, the Barranquilla Carnival is a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart and soul of Colombia. Credit: Alex22 Ortega/CC BY-SA 4.0We are a few days away from Colombia’s biggest celebration of the year: The Barranquilla carnival. This dazzling extravaganza

Eight Colombian Brands to Participate in New York Fashion Week 2026

Eight Colombian Brands to Participate in New York Fashion Week 2026

Eight Colombian brands will take part in the Fashion Designers of Latin America runway at New York Fashion Week. Credit: Art Comments, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrEight Colombian fashion brands will take part in New York Fashion Week 2026, one of the most influential stages in the global fashion industry. The

Bucaramanga Gears Up for the 2026 Northeastern Colombian Coffee Fair

Bucaramanga Gears Up for the 2026 Northeastern Colombian Coffee Fair

Bucaramanga will host the fourth Northeastern Colombian Coffee Fair from Feb. 27 to March 1, featuring its first-ever international auction. Credit: Nelo, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrThe 2026 Northeastern Colombian Coffee Fair will take place from February 27 to March 1 at the Neomundo Convention Center in