Butifarras: An Iconic Sausage of Colombia’s Caribbean Coast

Butifarras: An Iconic Sausage of Colombia’s Caribbean Coast

Butifarras are the most emblematic sausage of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. In Barranquilla, this product can be found on almost every corner. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsButifarras are one of the most representative sausages of the Colombian Caribbean and a gastronomic symbol o

Colombian Fund Veronorte Secures Stakes in SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic

Colombian Fund Veronorte Secures Stakes in SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic

Colombian investment firm Veronorte secured stakes in SpaceX and OpenAI, bringing local capital to US private markets. Felipe Valencia and Camilo Botero, founders of Veronorte. The Medellín-based investment firm successfully directed Colombian capital into top-tier US private markets, securing highl

The Culture of Neighborhood Stores in Latin America

The Culture of Neighborhood Stores in Latin America

Neighborhood stores in Latin America make everyday life easier for communities, as you can find essential household goods there. Credit: Angel1419, PDM 1.0 / Flickr In Latin America, neighborhood stores are much more than simple points of sale: they represent a fundamental pillar of daily life and s

Petro Rejects Refunding Taxes Collected After Court Ruling in Colombia

Petro Rejects Refunding Taxes Collected After Court Ruling in Colombia

Petro rejected the notion that the government should refund US$6.9 million in taxes following the lifting of the economic emergency in Colombia. Credit: Cesar Carrion / Presidency of Colombia.The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, rejected the order of the Constitutional Court of Colombia to retu

Colombia Grants Legal Status to Nearly 1 Million Venezuelans

Colombia Grants Legal Status to Nearly 1 Million Venezuelans

Colombia has granted legal status to nearly one million Venezuelans, including 300,000 children, through the Temporary Stay Permit (PPT). Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Over the past year, Colombia has provided legal status to nearly 1 million Venezuelan migrants within its territory, in

Court Orders Petro Government to Return US$6,9M It Collected in Taxes

Court Orders Petro Government to Return US$6,9M It Collected in Taxes

The Constitutional Court delivers another major blow to President Gustavo Petro’s government. Credit: X: @infopresidenciaThe Constitutional Court ordered Petro’s government to return US$6.9 million in taxes, which means another serious setback for the government of President Gustavo Petro. The Const

Paloma Valencia Secures Conservative Party Backing

Paloma Valencia Secures Conservative Party Backing

Paloma Valencia secures Conservative backing, signaling a unified right and a more competitive presidential race in Colombia. Credit: X CourtesyColombia’s political landscape continues to shift rapidly ahead of the upcoming presidential race, as alliances begin to solidify and redefine the balance o

The Teachers’ Protest Continues in Colombia

The Teachers’ Protest Continues in Colombia

Teachers in Colombia are staging a nationwide strike today to protest health insurance reforms, among other demands. Credit: @Fecode / X.com.The nationwide teachers’ strike called for April 15 in Colombia once again laid bare a tension that has been building for months between the country’s teaching

UN Calls for Violence-Free, Non-Stigmatizing Campaign in Colombia

UN Calls for Violence-Free, Non-Stigmatizing Campaign in Colombia

In its latest report verifying the Peace Agreement, the UN called for a non-violent presidential campaign free of stigmatization in Colombia. Credit: @ONUMisionCol / X.com.The UN Verification Mission in Colombia issued a stark warning 47 days before the first round of the presidential election on Ma

IMF Lowers Colombia’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 2.3%

IMF Lowers Colombia’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 2.3%

The IMF has lowered its forecast for Colombia’s economic growth in 2026 to 2.3%, in line with the broader trend in Latin America. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again cooled expectations for the Colombian economy, as well as for nearly all o

Best Internet for Remote Work in Colombia: How to Pick the Right Provider

Best Internet for Remote Work in Colombia: How to Pick the Right Provider

A guide to finding the best internet for remote work in Colombia, comparing Movistar, Claro, and Tigo fiber plans. A remote worker typing on a laptop. In Colombia, selecting the best fixed internet provider for remote work requires understanding local fiber-optic availability—such as the symmetric F

Petro Threatens to Oust Colombia’s Mayors Over Property Tax Protests

Petro Threatens to Oust Colombia’s Mayors Over Property Tax Protests

Petro threatened to remove from office any mayors who encourage protests against the increase in property tax in Colombia. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The warning by President Gustavo Petro to mayors is the latest chapter in the controversy unfolding in Colombia over the increase in t

Colombia’s Trade with the US Grows, but New Investment Cools Down

Colombia’s Trade with the US Grows, but New Investment Cools Down

About 71% of sales to the United States corresponded to nonmining energy goods, which totaled US$1,891.5 million and grew 24%. Credit: observatorio.desarrolloeconomico.gov.coThe first quarter of 2026 left a clear signal for Colombia: the United States remains the country’s main strategic partner and

Colombia Recovers 174 Pre-Columbian Artifacts that Were in Chile

Colombia Recovers 174 Pre-Columbian Artifacts that Were in Chile

Colombia recovered 174 pre-Columbian artifacts that were in Chile thanks to a process of cultural and diplomatic cooperation between both countries. Credit: Cancilleria Colombia, X.comColombia has taken a new step in protecting its cultural heritage by securing the repatriation of 174 pre-Columbian

Antioquia Becomes a Benchmark for Robotic Surgery in Colombia

Antioquia Becomes a Benchmark for Robotic Surgery in Colombia

Antioquia steps into the future of medicine as robotic surgery begins to reshape how patients recover, with faster mobility and more personalized care at the center of this transformation. Credit: The Bone & Joint Center CourtesyColombia’s health care system is undergoing a period of profound transf