The Estereo Picnic Festival 2026 in Bogota runs March 20–22 with a full lineup set to make it one of the year’s biggest music events. Credit: SUPERLITIO, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrThe Estereo Picnic Festival 2026 in Bogota has confirmed the complete lineup for its three days of celebration from March
Therians are the youth subculture currently trending. This community has a psychological and spiritual connection with animals. Credit: Makoki Groups, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrIn recent months, a youth subculture known as therians has been trending across social media and news outlets. Being a theria
In 2025, Colombia was the third country in Latin America in terms of electric vehicle sales, surpassed only by Brazil and Mexico. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia closed 2025 as the third country in Latin America with the highest electric vehicle sales, surpassed only by regional
In the March 8 elections, a total of 43 candidates are vying for the only seat in Congress reserved for Colombians living abroad. Credit: Presidency of Colombia.For the second time in its history, the seat for Colombians abroad has become one of the most closely contested races in the legislative el
View Post↗ In contemporary politics, candidates no longer compete only with speeches and policy proposals; they compete with identities. Campaigns now operate like lifestyle brands, and voters increasingly behave like consumers. In Colombia, presidential hopeful Abelardo de La Espriella has stepped
Colombia ranks as the fifth cheapest country in Latin America for foreigners, according to the 2026 Cost of Living Index. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia once again drew the attention of those considering moving, working, or retiring beyond their borders. The 2026 Cost of Living
Joselito Carnaval is an emblematic character of the Barranquilla Carnival who “dies” at the end of the festivities and is reborn every year. Credit: Alejandroangel, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrThe Barranquilla Carnival cannot be understood without Joselito Carnaval, an emblematic character of this celeb
Miguel Bose returns to Colombia with his Importante Tour. The artist has two dates confirmed in the country. Credit: Aloboslife, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Renowned Spanish-language pop icon Miguel Bose will return to Colombia in March 2026 as part of his “Importante Tour,” an international concert series that
Following the controversy, Colombia announced an agreement between employers and unions on the minimum wage increase for 2026. Credit: Minisrty of Labor.The government, business leaders, and unions agreed to submit a joint proposal to the Council of State to defend the 23.7% increase in the Colombia
Colombian singer Shakira has put her private island, Bonds Cay, in the Bahamas up for sale. The property spans 263 ecological hectares. Credit: Vixi Pixi, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrThe Colombian artist Shakira has put her private island, Bonds Cay, up for sale — an exclusive property located in the Ba
In 2025, Colombia’s CPI grew by 2.6%, leaving behind the stagnation of 2023, with a significant contribution from the public sector. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia’s economy grew in 2025 for the third consecutive year, appearing to confirm a slow recovery that had been taking sh
A Colombian congresswoman and public supporter of Donald Trump is pleasing for the release of his son, after he was captured by ICE. Credit: usicegov – Public Domain via Flickr.A Colombian congresswoman and public supporter of Donald Trump is pleading for the intervention of President Gustavo Petro’
From ports to bank accounts, Colombia and Europe target the financial lifeline of organized crime. Credit: Rawpixel / CC by 1.0Security is no longer a purely national issue. In the 21st century, organized crime operates like a multinational corporation. It produces in one country, transports across
While controversy continues in Colombia over the suspension of the minimum wage increase, the measure is gaining political and union support. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.The debate over the minimum wage increase in Colombia continues to shape the electoral landscape following the decision by the Cou
Colombia’s Petro defended the 23% increase in the minimum wage in a televised address last night and called for popular mobilization. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, yesterday mounted a strong defense of his decree from December of last year
Long before the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in Colombia, local indigenous civilizations were mastering the art of goldsmithing. Credit: Luis Ospino/Colombia OneWhile Indigenous civilizations of Colombia are less-known than the Incas or the Aztecs, they stand out globally for an art they were ma
Colombia uses beetle larvae to manage organic waste in Boyaca, offering a sustainable solution to the region’s growing waste problem. Credit: Bybyk, CC BY-NC 4.0/GoofFon.Colombia has discovered an effective solution to a waste accumulation problem in Boyaca department: beetle larvae. German Viasus,
“El Carnaval de la 44” is a celebration held during Barranquilla’s carnival, allowing everyone to experience and enjoy this festivity. Credit: Jvillalobos, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsThe Carnival of La 44, also known as the “Carnival of the Curb” (Carnaval del Bordillo), is one of the most authent
The Barranquilla Carnival has several iconic songs that echo throughout every corner of the city during the festivities. Credit: One Eightheen, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrEvery year during the Barranquilla Carnival, music plays a fundamental role, as the festival’s iconic songs echo throughout the city. O
The Colombian government has officially launched a new drone-based crop eradication program in a significant tactical shift from previous policy. Credit: Virgil Asprilla – ColombiaOne. Colombia has officially launched a new drones based coca crop eradication program in a significant tactical shift
Nicolas Rojas is a Colombian entrepreneur driving the global adoption of artificial intelligence by businesses through his company, Dapta. Credit: Nicolas Rojas / Instagram AccountNicolas Rojas is a unique kind of Colombian success story. Before turning 30, he had already built a million-dollar soft
Colombia celebrates the Festival of the Single in Chaguani, Cundinamarca. For three days, it is decreed that everyone in the town is single. Credit: Giacomo alessandrino, CC-BY-SA-4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsIn a small Colombian town, an unusual celebration takes place: the Festival of the Single. This t
Barranquilla has several iconic spots to recover from a hangover, and all of them celebrate the flavors of the Colombian Caribbean. Credit: Alex Lanz, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrIf you’re enjoying the Barranquilla Carnival and looking for places to recover from a hangover, here’s a guide to some of the
Unlike the rest of the world, Colombia celebrates Valentine’s Day not on February 14 but later in September. Credit: AP / Colombia OneWhile many countries celebrate Valentine’s Day in February, Colombia has established its tradition by dedicating the third Saturday of every September to ‘Love and Fr
