Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela has requested through letters that the United States justice system allow him to leave prison. Credit: Referece image: Bogota City Attorney’s OfficeAfter being captured in Colombia (1995) and sent to the United States (2005) to serve a sentence for drug trafficking, Miguel
In the countryside, the lack of moisture in soils decreases crop productivity and increases the risk of losses. Credit: Government of BoyacaThe El Nino phenomenon, which occurs when the waters of the tropical Pacific Ocean warm above normal for several months, alter the circulation of the atmosphere
A burnt Air Busan passenger jet at Gimhae International Airport. A battery pack placed in the cabin’s overhead bin was the cause of the fire. Credit: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and TransportThe Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia (Aerocivil) has prohibited the use and recharging of devices vi
Some traffickers have paused their operations or abandoned heavily patrolled areas. But the campaign of the United States only disrupted some of the trafficking corridors in the Caribbean, leaving others open. Credit: Reference image: @ArmadaColombiaDespite the military operation that the United Sta
Butifarras are the most emblematic sausage of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. In Barranquilla, this product can be found on almost every corner. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsButifarras are one of the most representative sausages of the Colombian Caribbean and a gastronomic symbol o
Colombian investment firm Veronorte secured stakes in SpaceX and OpenAI, bringing local capital to US private markets. Felipe Valencia and Camilo Botero, founders of Veronorte. The Medellín-based investment firm successfully directed Colombian capital into top-tier US private markets, securing highl
Neighborhood stores in Latin America make everyday life easier for communities, as you can find essential household goods there. Credit: Angel1419, PDM 1.0 / Flickr In Latin America, neighborhood stores are much more than simple points of sale: they represent a fundamental pillar of daily life and s
Frisby España SL is the exclusive owner of the trademark rights in the European Union, registered and protected in accordance with European intellectual property law. Credit: frisby.esThe chicken wars in Europe have reached a turning point as Frisby Spain SL officially announced its market debut for
Laura Pausini returns to Colombia with her Yo Canto World Tour. The artist will perform on April 22 at the Movistar Arena in Bogota. Credit: Ivana Di Carlo, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr Renowned Italian singer Laura Pausini has confirmed her return to Colombia as part of her highly anticipated Yo Canto
Petro rejected the notion that the government should refund US$6.9 million in taxes following the lifting of the economic emergency in Colombia. Credit: Cesar Carrion / Presidency of Colombia.The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, rejected the order of the Constitutional Court of Colombia to retu
As property values rise, thousands of Colombians face tax bills that outpace their incomes raising questions about fairness and affordability. Credit: Freepik / Public Domain The sharp increase in property taxes across multiple Colombian municipalities is no longer just a technical issue tied to cad
Colombia has granted legal status to nearly one million Venezuelans, including 300,000 children, through the Temporary Stay Permit (PPT). Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Over the past year, Colombia has provided legal status to nearly 1 million Venezuelan migrants within its territory, in
State-of-the-art rail profiling machine, essential for the maintenance of the Medellin Metro tracks. Credit: X: @FicoGutierrezA state-of-the-art rail profiling machine, essential for the maintenance of the Medellin Metro tracks, entered Colombia through Puerto Antioquia, in the Uraba region, in a co
The Constitutional Court delivers another major blow to President Gustavo Petro’s government. Credit: X: @infopresidenciaThe Constitutional Court ordered Petro’s government to return US$6.9 million in taxes, which means another serious setback for the government of President Gustavo Petro. The Const
Paloma Valencia secures Conservative backing, signaling a unified right and a more competitive presidential race in Colombia. Credit: X CourtesyColombia’s political landscape continues to shift rapidly ahead of the upcoming presidential race, as alliances begin to solidify and redefine the balance o
Teachers in Colombia are staging a nationwide strike today to protest health insurance reforms, among other demands. Credit: @Fecode / X.com.The nationwide teachers’ strike called for April 15 in Colombia once again laid bare a tension that has been building for months between the country’s teaching
In its latest report verifying the Peace Agreement, the UN called for a non-violent presidential campaign free of stigmatization in Colombia. Credit: @ONUMisionCol / X.com.The UN Verification Mission in Colombia issued a stark warning 47 days before the first round of the presidential election on Ma
The IMF has lowered its forecast for Colombia’s economic growth in 2026 to 2.3%, in line with the broader trend in Latin America. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again cooled expectations for the Colombian economy, as well as for nearly all o
A guide to finding the best internet for remote work in Colombia, comparing Movistar, Claro, and Tigo fiber plans. A remote worker typing on a laptop. In Colombia, selecting the best fixed internet provider for remote work requires understanding local fiber-optic availability—such as the symmetric F
Tinta Dulce helps 369 Colombian artisans turn coca leaves into natural dye, doubling the value of their textiles and promoting a circular economy. A dried coca leaf photographed against the sky. Tinta Dulce uses coca leaf flour as a natural textile dye to help Colombian artisans increase the value o
Maria del Pilar Oviedo and Juan Gustavo Diosa, professors at Universidad CES who participate in the project. Credit: Universidad CES / El ColombianoScience and knowledge at the service of noble causes also ennoble higher education institutions. Several university professors decided to join efforts t
Nestor Lorenzo has had a tenure that has even been described as “historic” since he took charge of the team in July 2022: in 44 matches managed, he has achieved 26 wins, 11 draws and has suffered only 7 defeats, for a high performance of over 70%. Credit: Colombian Football FederationAfter the conse
Petro threatened to remove from office any mayors who encourage protests against the increase in property tax in Colombia. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The warning by President Gustavo Petro to mayors is the latest chapter in the controversy unfolding in Colombia over the increase in t
About 71% of sales to the United States corresponded to nonmining energy goods, which totaled US$1,891.5 million and grew 24%. Credit: observatorio.desarrolloeconomico.gov.coThe first quarter of 2026 left a clear signal for Colombia: the United States remains the country’s main strategic partner and
