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’
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
The Rey Momo is one of the key figures of the Barranquilla Carnival, and his role is to ignite the celebration. Credit: Armando Calderon, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrThe Rey Momo of the Barranquilla Carnival is one of the most symbolic and representative figures of this celebration, which has been decla
Trump convenes a summit in Miami of like-minded Latin American presidents, thereby leaving Colombia’s Petro out. Credit: Daniel Torok, The White House.The President of the United States, Donald Trump, convened a summit of Latin American leaders for March 7 in Miami with a guest list that featured on
The party of Colombia’s vice president, Francia Marquez, supports Roy Barreras’ presidential candidacy and deepens the division on the left. Credit: Ministry of Equality.The political party of Colombia’s vice president, Francia Marquez — I am because we are (Soy porque Somos, in Spanish) — has decid
The Embassy of Colombia sent Colombian flowers to the offices of the United States Congress in Washington, D.C., ahead of Valentine’s Day. Credit: Ppradod, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombia sent flowers to 535 offices of the United States Congress in Washington, D.C., for Valentine’s Day, as a symbol
Barranquilla has been noticed on different fronts. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsBarranquilla, Colombia, was named the world’s best creative destination according to the Creative Tourism Awards. This is the first time a Colombian city has received this honor.The recognition m
The Colombian Council of State temporarily suspended the 23% increase in the minimum wage, pending technical justification from the government. Credit: Cesar Carrion / Presidency of Colombia.The Council of State of Colombia provisionally suspended the effects of the minimum wage increase decreed by
Barranquilla is ready to experience four days of carnival; here you will find the complete schedule for each day. Credit: Louis VestThe Barranquilla Carnival is preparing for four intense days of celebration, tradition, and music, with a program that brings together the most emblematic events of the
The Kings of the Barranquilla Carnival 2026 are ready for their coronation ahead of the four days of celebration. Credit: OneEighteen, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrThe queen and king of Colombia’s Barranquilla Carnival 2026, Michelle Char Fernandez and Adolfo Maury Cabrera, are ready for their coronation to
Wilder Zapata, the Colombian entrepreneur behind the rapidly expanding fitness brand Action Black, has officially launched his campaign for the Colombian Senate. Credit: Wilder Zapata via Instagram Wilder Zapata, the Colombian entrepreneur behind the rapidly expanding fitness brand Action Black, has
