Colombia Turns Sugarcane Waste Into Power For Its Energy Transition

Colombia Turns Sugarcane Waste Into Power For Its Energy Transition

Colombia transforms sugarcane waste into rural energy, generating power and biofuels that stabilize the grid and support local communities in Cauca. Sugarcane bagasse, the fibrous residue left after juice extraction, serves as a key renewable fuel source for power cogeneration in Colombia. Credit: K

Netflix Announces Fourth Season of Colombian Series Eva Lasting

Netflix Announces Fourth Season of Colombian Series Eva Lasting

Netflix announced the fourth season of the Colombian series Eva Lasting, which will conclude the story of Eva Samper and Camilo Granados. Credit: Netflix Ilustrative PurposeNetflix announced the premiere of the fourth and final season of the series Eva Lasting, which will be released on March 18. Th

Analysts Forecast 6.33% Inflation in Colombia by the End of 2026

Analysts Forecast 6.33% Inflation in Colombia by the End of 2026

Economic analysts’ inflation projections for the end of 2026 in Colombia remain well above the 3% target as the basis for the annual CPI. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.In the latest expectations survey published by the central bank of Colombia and cited by several financial market analy

Colombia Launches WhatsApp Election Chatbot Ahead of 2026 Elections

Colombia Launches WhatsApp Election Chatbot Ahead of 2026 Elections

Voters can now check polling stations, candidates and jury assignments in seconds through the National Civil Registry’s new WhatsApp chatbot ahead of the March 8 elections. Credit: Brett Jordan / CC BY 2.0Weeks before 2026 elections — being the closest ones on March 8, when congressional elections a

Ash Wednesday, Colombia’s Deeply Rooted Catholic Start to Lent

Ash Wednesday, Colombia’s Deeply Rooted Catholic Start to Lent

Ash Wednesday is a Christian tradition, deeply rooted in Colombia and Latin America, which follows Carnival and marks the beginning of Lent. Credit: Nelo Mijangos, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr.Carnival has ended. After days of celebration, parades, and music in the streets, the Catholic calendar marks a ch

Colombia Temporarily Extends Closure of Tayrona Park

Colombia Temporarily Extends Closure of Tayrona Park

Colombia announced the temporary closure of Tayrona Park, one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Caribbean coast. Credit: Felipe Floresti, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.The Colombian government ordered the temporary closure of Tayrona National Natural Park, located within the jurisdiction of

Top 10 Most-Attended Cultural Events in Colombia

Top 10 Most-Attended Cultural Events in Colombia

Throughout the year, Colombia celebrates several cultural events that attract massive attendance, such as the Barranquilla Carnival and the Cali Fair. Credit: BeardyFace, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrEvery year, Colombia celebrates cultural events at different times of the year, which are among the most-attend

Colombia’s James Rodriguez’s US Work Visa Delayed

Colombia’s James Rodriguez’s US Work Visa Delayed

The highly anticipated Major League Soccer debut of Colombian star James Rodriguez is in jeopardy following reports of a delay in his U.S. work visa processing. Credit: Copa2014.gov.br, CC BY 3.0 BR/WikimediaThe highly anticipated Major League Soccer debut of Colombian star James Rodriguez is in jeo

Colombia’s Construction Sector Falls to Its Lowest Level Since 2020

Colombia’s Construction Sector Falls to Its Lowest Level Since 2020

In 2025, the construction sector in Colombia fell by 7.5%, reaching its lowest level since 2020 after 2 1/2 years of crisis. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia’s construction sector recorded a 7.5% decline last year, its worst performance since 2020, when the pandemic sank productiv

Estereo Picnic Festival 2026 in Bogota Reveals Its Full Lineup

Estereo Picnic Festival 2026 in Bogota Reveals Its Full Lineup

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

Colombia Ranks as Third-Largest Electric Vehicle Seller in LatAm

Colombia Ranks as Third-Largest Electric Vehicle Seller in LatAm

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

43 Colombian Candidates Abroad Compete for a Single Seat in Congress

43 Colombian Candidates Abroad Compete for a Single Seat in Congress

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

Abelardo De La Espriella’s Trump-Style Campaign in Colombia

Abelardo De La Espriella’s Trump-Style Campaign in Colombia

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 Fifth Cheapest Country in LatAm for Foreigners

Colombia Ranks as Fifth Cheapest Country in LatAm for Foreigners

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

The Burial of Joselito: The Official End of Barranquilla Carnival

The Burial of Joselito: The Official End of Barranquilla Carnival

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

Miguel Bose Returns to Colombia with his Importante Tour

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

Shakira Puts Her Private Island in the Bahamas Up for Sale

Shakira Puts Her Private Island in the Bahamas Up for Sale

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