Colombia Condemns Attack on Iran, Urges Middle East De-Escalation

Colombia Condemns Attack on Iran, Urges Middle East De-Escalation

Colombia condemned the US and Israeli attack on Iran and called for de-escalation of a conflict that threatens to ignite the Middle East. Credit: United Nations.Colombia rejected the military crisis affecting the Middle East following the attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran, which h

Meet the Colombians of Paris, France

Meet the Colombians of Paris, France

Colombians living in Paris, France, are a vibrant and supportive community, proudly representing Colombia through culture and way of life. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneThe Colombian community in Paris is one of the most vibrant ones in the diaspora. With a presence spanning several decades, Co

Santa Cruz del Islote, Colombia’s Overcrowded Island City

Santa Cruz del Islote, Colombia’s Overcrowded Island City

Santa Cruz del Islote is an island city in Colombia’s Caribbean and one of the most densely populated islands in the world. Credit: Uhkabu, CC BY-SA 3.0 /Wikimedia CommonsSanta Cruz del Islote is Colombia’s most famous island city. Just over one hectare in size, it is one of the most densely populat

Colombian Songs That Were Sampled in Famous International Tracks

Colombian Songs That Were Sampled in Famous International Tracks

The appeal of Colombian music has led several international artists to sample famous Colombian songs in their tracks. Credit: Courtesy of ARC Gloria.Colombia, a country known for its rich music, has produced many hit songs that international artists have gone on to use as samples. A sample is a port

Unique Butterfly Species in Colombia

Unique Butterfly Species in Colombia

Colombia is the country with the greatest number of butterfly species in the world. Around 200 unique species are found in the country. Credit: Ferran Pestaña, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrColombia is globally recognized as the country with the greatest butterfly diversity on the planet, with more than 3

Manizales, the Best City in Colombia for Retirees

Manizales, the Best City in Colombia for Retirees

Best city in Colombia for retirees: Manizales combines affordable health care, mild weather, and safety. An older couple walks hand in hand, reflecting the lifestyle goals behind choosing the best city in Colombia for retirees. Credit: pasja1000 / Pixabay via Wikimedia Commons (CC0 1.0).For retirees

Colombian–Venezuelan Duo Turn Resilient Stories Into Gourmet Pizza

Colombian–Venezuelan Duo Turn Resilient Stories Into Gourmet Pizza

A Colombian–Venezuelan duo behind Gups Pizzería Gourmet turns resilient stories into gourmet pizza. Sandra León (Colombia) and Gabriel Peña (Venezuela), founders of Gups Pizzería Gourmet, pose in Neiva, Huila, Colombia. Credit: Gups. For editorial use only.A small apartment kitchen in Neiva became t

Air Canada Expands Its Colombia-Canada Air Bridge

Air Canada Expands Its Colombia-Canada Air Bridge

Air Canada will deploy the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to Colombia, on Bogotá–Toronto and Bogotá–Montreal from late October 2026. Credit: Kgbo / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).Colombia’s Canada air bridge will widen this year. Air Canada plans to reinforce its long-haul operation from Bogotá by introd

Colombian Congresswoman Asks Petro to Help Fast Track US Deportations

Colombian Congresswoman Asks Petro to Help Fast Track US Deportations

A Colombian congresswoman has called on President Gustavo Petro to declare a state of emergency to accelerate the deportation of citizens in the US. Credit: usicegov – Public Domain via Flickr.A Colombian congresswoman has called on President Gustavo Petro to declare a state of emergency to accelera

There May Be 10 Years of F1 in Barranquilla, Colombia, Says Mayor

There May Be 10 Years of F1 in Barranquilla, Colombia, Says Mayor

Barranquilla’s Mayor Alejandro Char expressed significant optimism this week regarding the city’s renewed efforts to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Credit: Lukas Raich – CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Barranquilla’s Mayor Alejandro Char expressed significant optimism this week regarding the city’

Colombian School Earns Global Recognition at World’s Best School Prizes

Colombian School Earns Global Recognition at World’s Best School Prizes

Latin America has won the World’s Best School Prizes for three straight years, reshaping the global conversation about where real education innovation is happening. Credit: FreepikA Colombian school has won the World’s Best School Prizes. The prestigious award has become one of the most influential

Places You Must Visit in the Antioquia Department, Colombia

Places You Must Visit in the Antioquia Department, Colombia

The department of Antioquia is one of the most diverse in Colombia; it is home to several places you must visit. Credit: AX, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrThe Antioquia department is one of the most important and diverse places to visit in Colombia. This department, surrounded by mountains, humid forests, an

Colombia to Cut Gasoline Price Again in March

Colombia to Cut Gasoline Price Again in March

Colombia will lower gasoline prices in March, the second cut this year, thanks to price stabilization and the decline of the dollar. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The government of Colombia announced that gasoline prices will fall again in March. It will be the second consecutive reduct

Bahia Solano, Turtles Haven in Colombia

Bahia Solano, Turtles Haven in Colombia

Bahia Solano is one of the most diverse ecotourism destinations in Colombia; this place is known for being a refuge for sea turtles. Credit: Isabel Villegas, Colombia OneIn Colombia, Bahia Solano has established itself as one of the most biodiverse territories in the country and a refuge for the con

New UN Report Warns about Coca Cultivation in Colombia

New UN Report Warns about Coca Cultivation in Colombia

A new United Nations report warns of a 34% increase in coca cultivation in 2023 compared to the previous year, with a particular focus on Colombia. Credit: Pablo Rivera, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia.Global cocaine production reached 3,700 tons in 2023, representing a 34% increase compared to the previous y

Shakira Is Nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the First Time

Shakira Is Nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the First Time

Shakira is nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the first time; the Colombian star is the only Latin artist among the 17 nominees. Credit: Priscila Bruder, CC0-1.0- / Wikimedia CommonsThe Colombian singer Shakira has received her first nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in its

Tariff War Between Colombia and Ecuador Escalates

Tariff War Between Colombia and Ecuador Escalates

The tariff war between Ecuador and Colombia escalates, one month after it began, with threats of new taxes on mutual exports. Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador, CC BY-SA 2.0.Ecuador and Colombia intensified their tariff war, which threatens to destabilize key export sectors in the two n

Volcano Eruption Alert in Colombia

Volcano Eruption Alert in Colombia

Last night’s volcanic eruption in northern Colombia put authorities and citizens on alert, fortunately without causing any casualties. Credit: UNGRD / X.com.Since last night, a mud volcano has kept the municipality of San Juan de Uraba, in the Uraba subregion in northern Colombia, on edge. The erupt