IACHR closed the case of the murder of Senator Miguel Uribe in Colombia, exonerating the State of responsibility for the crime. Credit: Daniel Cima, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia.The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decided to close its investigation into the murder last year of Colombian s
Year 2025 closed as Colombia’s deadliest on the roads, with 8,773 deaths in traffic crashes. Credit: Luis Ospino / Colombia OneColombia closed 2025 with a figure that is as devastating as it is unprecedented: 8,773 people lost their lives in road traffic crashes; the highest number of road deaths ev
The Colombian diaspora has established several Colombian Towns in the USA, adding to America’s melting pot. Credit: Paul Lowry, ATTRIBUTION 2.0 GENERIC / Wikimedia Commons.Colombians have long settled in the United States for various reasons, including seeking asylum, better life opportunities, and
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said that the exclusion of Ivan Cepeda from the left-wing primaries is “a blow to democracy.” Credit: Cesar Carrion, CC BY 2.0.In a new escalation of tensions between the executive branch and electoral institutions, Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, launched stro
Coal in Colombia now faces global market headwinds, declining competitiveness, and mounting economic consequences. Credit: Alejandro Arango / CC BY NC 2.0For decades, coal has been one of the pillars of Colombia’s economy. Alongside oil, it helped finance public spending, supported thousands of jobs
Colombia’s 2026 National Road Championships begin in Cundinamarca. Elite men race the 44 km time trial and 209 km road race for the tricolor jersey. Egan Bernal, wearing the yellow jersey at the 2019 Tour de France, where he became the first Colombian to win the title. Credit: Filip Bossuyt / Wikime
Colombian President Gustavo Petro warned the OAS that it must pivot toward the protection of “collective rights”, notably for women, nature. Credit:Joel Gonzalez / Presidencia de Colombia vía Flickr.Colombian President Gustavo Petro warned the OAS that the regional body must pivot toward the protect
Following Ivan Cepeda’s exclusion from the Colombian left’s primaries, the dilemma is whether or not to proceed with the consultation. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The Colombian left is going through one of those moments when politics ceases to be a clash of ideas and becomes an existe
The Colombian electoral authority denied Ivan Cepeda’s participation in the inter-party consultation of the left-wing “Front for Life”. Credit: Colombian Senate.The National Electoral Council (CNE) finally decided this Wednesday on whether candidate Ivan Cepeda would participate in the Colombian lef
Today marks the completion of the merger between Tigo and Movistar, creating the second-largest telecommunications operator in Colombia. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia confirms this Wednesday, Feb. 4, a development that will mark a before and after in the telecommunications mark
American rapper Doja Cat will perform in Colombia for the first time with her Ma Vie World Tour, with a show in Bogota. Credit: NRK P3, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrAmerican singer and rapper Doja Cat has confirmed dates for her highly anticipated Ma Vie World Tour, which will bring her show to Colombia
The Gulf Clan suspended peace talks with Colombia following Petro’s meeting with Trump and collaboration on anti-drug policy. Credit: Office High Commissioner Peace.The Gulf Clan, the largest criminal organization operating in Colombia, announced on Thursday its intention to suspend the talks it has
The United States is considering removing Colombia’s Petro from the Clinton List in the middle of the year, following the meeting with Trump on Feb. 3, 2026. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.Several issues remained unresolved after yesterday’s successful meeting between Colombian Pre
Colombian President Gustavo Petro provided President Trump with a high-value target list of drug lords during their meeting at the White House. Credit: The White House. Colombian President Gustavo Petro provided US President Donald Trump a high-value target list of drug lords during their meeting at
Top 5 Colombian coffee brands loved worldwide: Juan Valdez, Oma, Sello Rojo, Quindio, and San Alberto. Popular Colombian coffee brands: Juan Valdez, Oma, Sello Rojo. Credit: Felipe Quijano / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).Colombia’s coffee exports are worth US$1.2 billion annually, and five Colomb
In his meeting with Trump, Colombia’s Petro proposed a trilateral deal with Venezuela on clean energy, following Maduro’s departure. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.Beyond the restoration of political rapport between Colombia and the United States, Gustavo Petro’s visit to the White
Santa Marta and Cartagena have closed their beaches indefinitely due to the heavy swell affecting Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Credit: William Zarza, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsSanta Marta and Cartagena de Indias announced they indefinitely closed their beaches due to a strong, heavy swell pheno
The meeting between Colombia’s Petro and U.S. President Donald Trump concluded with an agreement to tackle drug trafficking. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.After the pivotal meeting held this morning between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump,
President Donald Trump signed a commemorative photo with President Petro, saying, “I love Colombia,” after their White House meeting. Credit: Gustavo Petro – Presidente de Colombia. US President Donald Trump and Colombian President Gustavo Petro have seemingly put aside their differences and complet
Cali and Medellin are leading destinations for plastic surgery in Colombia. These cities have several accredited clinics and certified specialists. Credit: BestInPlastics, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsMedellin and Cali have positioned themselves as two of the leading destinations for plastic surg
Minnesota United is in advanced talks with Colombian James Rodriguez over a proposed deal to bring the playmaker to Major League Soccer. Credit: Copa2014.gov.br, CC BY 3.0 BR/WikimediaMinnesota United is in advanced talks with Colombian Captain James Rodriguez over a proposed deal to bring the playm
In Colombia, you can apply for paid leave due to the death of a pet if your company has this benefit established, since there is not yet a mandatory law. Credit: Federicootthfotografia, CC0 1.0 / FlickrColombia recently opened the way for paid leave for to the death of a pet. Although there is still
The historic meeting between Colombia’s Petro and President Trump proceeds in an atmosphere of apparent cordiality. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.The historic meeting at the White House between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, is moving for
After presenting its quarterly report, the U.N. Verification Mission in Colombia made its recommendations for security during the elections. Credit: Vanya25, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.The United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia issued its recommendations to ensure security conditions ahead of
