The Ballet Nacional de Colombia returns to the International Folklore Festival of Agrigento after winning the Golden Temple. Credit: Global Landscapes Forum, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr The Ballet Nacional de Colombia Sonia Osorio will participate in the International Folklore Festival of Agrigento, in
Inflation in Colombia fell slightly in February, bringing the annual CPI to 5.29%, which contradicts experts’ predictions. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Inflation in February in Colombia fell slightly to 5.29% year-on-year, with a monthly variation of 1.08%. The figure surprised economi
Bogota, Colombia is ready for the BAUM Festival with a lineup of national and international artists on May 22 and 23. Credit: Mixtribephoto, CC-BY-NC-ND-2.0 / fFickrThe BAUM Festival 2026 already has its full lineup. The electronic music festival will take place on May 22 and 23 in Bogota, Colombia,
Colombian President Gustavo Petro honored the memory of Jesse Jackson by attending the reverend’s funeral in Chicago. Credit: Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, took part this Friday in Chicago in the funeral of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, one of the most influential fi
Colombia is a country where religious faith is deeply rooted in its culture, and this can be seen in its religious destinations. Credit: jikatu. CC BY 2.0/flickrColombia is a country where faith and religious tradition are an essential part of its cultural history. For this reason, the country is h
Colombia confirmed the death of its citizen Sebastian Loaiza in this week’s attacks in Dubai, in the context of the Middle East war. Credit: Facebook.Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death of Sebastian Loaiza Tobio, a Colombian citizen who died this week in Dubai during attacks r
The Colombian from Cartagena, Luis Fernando Madrid, went from being a champeta performer to an orchestra conductor in Australia. Credit: Jhdelarosa, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr A Colombian from Cartagena has become an orchestra conductor in Australia. From singing champeta in the streets of Cartagena to cond
More than 800,000 partisan election observers volunteered to ensure the transparency of Sunday’s legislative elections in Colombia. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.More than 800,000 people were nominated by parties and political movements to act as observers or party witnesses in the legi
Discover the best ways for foreigners to find long-term rentals in Colombia beyond Airbnb. A panoramic view of Medellin. The city has become a top destination for expats, driving many to look beyond tourist platforms to find long-term rentals in Colombia through local sites and direct owner contacts
A Colombian journalist working for a Nashville television station, Estefany Rodriguez, was arrested by ICE in the United States. Credit: Video Capture Univision 42 Courtesy.The detention of Colombian journalist Estefany Rodríguez by agents of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC
Colombia’s top artists join forces for “Te Quiero Ver Campeón,” the official 2026 World Cup anthem supporting the national team. Jessi Uribe is one of the many prominent Colombian artists lending his voice to “Te Quiero Ver Campeón,” a new football soundtrack aimed at uniting fans for the 2026 World
Authorities are increasingly concerned about possible vote buying in Colombia’s elections, with 20 arrests and cash seizures. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.With just days to go before Colombia goes to the polls to elect a new Congress, authorities have intensified warnings about possibl
Colombia reopens Tayrona Park today “under special surveillance” after five weeks of closure due to ecological and safety concerns. Credit: Frederic Fraces, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.The government announced the reopening of Colombia Tayrona National Natural Park, one of the main tourist destinations in the c
Claro Colombia expands its 5G network to Leticia and San Andrés, reaching 59 cities and over 2,200 stations. A view of San Andrés Island. Claro Colombia is expanding its 5G network to the Caribbean archipelago, bridging the connectivity gap for remote regions. Credit: Mr.Jhosimar / Wikimedia Commons
Colombia signed an agreement with the OIEA to explore nuclear expansion for energy security. Astravets Nuclear Power Plant in Belarus. Colombia’s recent deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency (OIEA) aims to develop similar nuclear capacity to enhance energy security and reduce rationing ri
Petro faces backlash after Colombia allocates nearly US$4 million in public funds for a historical film. Credit: X CourtesyIn what some critics describe as an act of caprice, wastefulness, and even political egocentrism, Colombian President Gustavo Petro once again finds himself at the center of a n
World Cup tickets for Colombia’s matches in 2026 have hit a massive price surge on resale markets. Colombia plays its previous World Cup qualifying match at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes. The intense demand to see the Colombian national team has caused a massive price surge for their 2026 World C
Colombian coffee production and exports fell by over 30% in February due to poor weather conditions and after years of growth. Credit: Maria del Pilar Ruiz, CC BY 2.0.Coffee production and exports in Colombia recorded a sharp decline in February, marking a significant setback for one of the country’
The profits of Colombian energy giant Ecopetrol fell 39.5% last year to their lowest level since the 2020 pandemic amid low global prices. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombian oil company Ecopetrol, the country’s largest company and one of the leading energy firms in Latin America, r
Every year during Holy Week, sweets are a fundamental part of this religious celebration. Before the holiday, sweet festivals are held. Credit: Sandra, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrIn Colombia, Holy Week is not only observed through processions, liturgical ceremonies, and days of spiritual reflection. It
DIAN office in Bogota. Credit: Luis Ospino, Colombia OneA suspected data breach affecting Colombia’s national tax authority, the Direccióon de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN), has raised alarm among cybersecurity experts and citizens after reports surfaced that hackers may have accessed and le
The new joint military operation between Ecuador and the U.S. unfolds amid rising regional tensions, as the President of Colombia Gustavo Petro accuses Quito of playing a growing role in cocaine exports. Credit: Presidency of EcuadorThe United States has initiated a new joint military operation with
The Patillazo is a traditional drink from Colombia’s Caribbean coast and is consumed to relieve the heat during high temperatures. Credit: Adam Cohn, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrOn the streets of Colombia’s Caribbean Coast, when the sun begins to raise temperatures from the early hours of the day, one b
Colombia’s electoral authority finally approved the merger of Human Colombia, President Petro’s party, with the Historic Pact. Credit: Casa Rosada, CC BY 2-0 / @PactoCol – X.com.The National Electoral Council (CNE) approved the merger between the Historic Pact and Human Colombia, the movement of Pre
