Members, guards and inmates, of the band Simbiontes, with the motto “Music also unites what the system separates”. Credit: IG: simbiontesoficialOne way of seeing the union of two opposing elements or entities is a coin, which has two different sides, generally opposite; another way is the idea of a
Daniel Quintero, appointed Superintendent of Health, and Federico Gutiérrez, mayor of Medellin. Credit X: @QuinteroCalle – @FicoGutierrezDespite the rejection generated in Colombia by the appointment of former Medellin mayor Daniel Quintero as the new Superintendent of Health, President Gustavo Petr
Both in the region and in Colombia, the performance would be conditioned by a lower impulse of consumption and a more demanding external environment. Credit reference image: car.gov.coLatin America, in light of the analyses of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), comp
Colombia’s women’s team needs two wins to secure a direct berth to the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Alexia Putellas and Salma Paralluelo face Colombia during the 2024 Paris Olympic women’s football tournament. This match is a reminder of the competitive caliber of the teams the team faces on it
A Lili Pink store in Cacique Shopping Center, in Medellin. Creditt. El ColombianoThe Prosecutor’s Office of Colombia is advancing a process of asset forfeiture that affects more than 300 stores of the underwear brand Lili Pink, as part of an investigation for smuggling and money laundering. As part
Colombia is ready for one of the most important events in the fashion industry: Bogota Fashion Week, which this year celebrates its ninth edition. Credit: Calvin J Turner, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombia is preparing for a new edition of Bogota Fashion Week 2026, one of the most important events in
J Balvin and Karol G are the only Colombian artists included in the list of the most-streamed artists and albums in Spotify history. Credit: Syced, CC0 1.0 / Wikimedia Commons Colombian music has scored another global win, with J Balvin and Karol G earning spots in Spotify’s all-time streaming ranki
Foreign investment in Colombia fell by 10% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching levels not seen since 2021. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Foreign direct investment in Colombia fell by 10% in the first quarter of 2026, representing a loss of US$24 million compared to the same period th
Ivan Cepeda maintains a strong lead in the latest Invamer poll, but tightening runoff scenarios suggest Colombia’s 2026 election could still shift dramatically. Credit: ivancepedacastro.com Colombia’s presidential race is entering a decisive and increasingly complex phase, and the latest Invamer pol
With 100 days left in his term, Colombian President Gustavo Petro maintains an approval rating of 47.3%, despite recent scandals. Credit: Cesar Carrion, Presidency of Colombia.One hundred days before leaving the Casa de Nariño — Colombia’s presidential palace — Gustavo Petro holds a 47.3% approval r
The New York Times reported that the Clan del Golfo is allegedly illegally operating a gold mine inside a Colombian military base. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The report published by The New York Times shook Colombia this weekend: an illegal gold mine, controlled by the Gulf Clan (Cla
A practical guide for foreign parents on pregnancy, childbirth, insurance, and documents in Colombia. Pregnant woman sitting barefoot on porch steps, an image illustrating the pregnancy experience for foreign parents in Colombia, where maternity care can be significantly more affordable than in the
Colombia will fortify rice, bread, and arepas to fight zinc and iron deficiency nationwide. A steaming Colombian arepa and a piece of bread sit on a rustic wooden. The image illustrates the staple foods covered by Colombia’s new fortification decree. Credit: Jhoan Baron / Colombia One (AI-generated,
In 2025, Colombian investors ranked among the top 10 foreign buyers of real estate in the U.S., particularly in Florida and New York City. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombians are increasingly buying homes in the United States and now rank among the leading foreign buyers. Their sha
Veteran Colombian cyclist Nairo Quintana was crowned the winner of the Vuelta a Asturias in Spain during his final season as a professional. Credit: @vueltasturias / X.com.Colombian Nairo Quintana won the 2026 Vuelta a Asturias this Sunday, a cycling race celebrating its 68th edition in northern Spa
The Colombian Amazon is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. Exploring and discovering this region is an unforgettable experience. Credit: Josefordonez / CC BY-SA 4.0The Colombian Amazon is one of the most fascinating and biodiverse destinations in the world. Located in the southernmost p
Manrique, once one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Medellin, Colombia, is now a tourist area considered the city’s musical neighborhood. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneIn northeastern Medellin, Colombia, the neighborhood of Manrique has established itself in recent years as one of the cit
The attacks in southern Colombia in recent days and the violence are the illegal armed groups’ contribution to the election campaign. Credit: @FARCEP_ / X.com.The attacks of recent days in southern Colombia leave no room for doubt: illegal armed groups are still there, active, coordinated, and capab
Colombia’s palm oil exports surged 44% in the first quarter of 2026, driving sector growth amid new European regulations. Ripe fruit of the African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), the crop that underpins Colombia’s palm oil sector as exports become the main driver of industry growth. Credit: Cayambe /
Colombia began building Latin America’s first indigenous agricultural prison in Cauca to align penal infrastructure with ancestral justice. The town of Silvia, Cauca. This municipality is the site of the upcoming El Tablazo facility, a US$15.9 million project that will become Latin America’s first i
A bomb on the Pan-American Highway has left at least 20 people dead and several others injured in Cauca, in southern Colombia. Credit: Nemequene, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.At least 20 people were killed and 38 injured this Saturday in a bombing on the Pan-American Highway in the department of Cauca,
Juanes will be honored at the Premios Nuestra Tierra 2026 as “Artista Leyenda de Nuestra Tierra.” The ceremony will take place on May 4. Credit: Teclasorg, CC-BY-2.0 / FlickrColombian music is preparing to pay tribute to one of its most influential figures. Juanes will be recognized as “Artista Leye
An attack with no casualties early this morning at a police station marks the third violent incident in southern Colombia in 24 hours. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.An attack using explosives and rifles against the Police station in Jamundi, in the department of Valle del Cauca, marked
A Colombian designer turns biodiversity into fashion and textile products from her home workshop in Sopó. A model displays a Bam & Vó scarf, part of the Colombian designer’s product line that turns hand-drawn biodiversity-inspired illustrations into wearable textiles and lifestyle items. Credit: Bam
