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
A mother and her child died after the collapse of three homes in Santa Marta, Colombia, due to heavy rains. The city is under red alert. Credit: Fabulousfabs, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrSanta Marta is going through one of the most severe winter emergencies of recent months. In the early hours of Feb. 3, 2
Beyond political issues, today’s meeting between Petro and Trump will shape the future of trade relations between Colombia and the U.S. Credit: Genesis De La Ossa / Colombia One.At Tuesday’s meeting at the White House between United States President Donald Trump and his Colombian counterpart, Gustav
Just hours ahead of the Petro–Trump meeting, the time has come to assess the erosion of U.S.–Colombia relations. Credit: South Carolina National Guard / Public DomainThe relations with the U.S. is a crucial element in Colombian domestic and foreign policy. As the US is Colombia’s oldest ally, it has
Colombian authorities extradited Andres Felipe Marin Silva, the leader of the criminal organization “La Inmaculada,” to the United States. Credit: Ministerio de Justicia In a high-security operation early this morning, Colombian authorities extradited Andres Felipe Marin Silva, the notorious leader
The meeting between Presidents Petro and Trump shouldn’t be surprising, given the long history of Colombian Presidents visiting the US. Credit: Rob Young – CC-BY-2.0 via FlickrThe upcoming meeting between President Gustavo Petro and U.S. President Donald Trump, scheduled for today, February 3, has s
President Gustavo Petro arrived in the U.S. early Monday morning to begin a four-day official visit, headlined by a meeting with President Trump. Credit: Presidencia de Colombia.President Gustavo Petro arrived in the United States early Monday morning to begin a high-stakes four-day official visit,
A renowned American public relations and lobbying firm arranged tomorrow’s meeting between Gustavo Petro and Trump at the White House. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.The White House is preparing to receive President Gustavo Petro this Tuesday for a meeting that has captured the atte
The Barranquilla Carnival is one of the largest cultural festivals in Colombia — follow this guide to enjoy the event. Credit: Louis Vest, cc-by-nc-2Colombia’s Barranquilla Carnival 2026 is already shaping up, with a program featuring more than 800 free events included in its official agenda.This fe
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE have identified at least 351 Colombian citizens as part of its “worst of the worst”. Credit: usicegov – public domain via Flickr.The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE have identified at least 351 Colombian citizens as part of it
The Colombian government imposed a slight decrease in the price of gasoline, after years of increases due to the end of public subsidies. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.The Colombian government implemented, starting yesterday, Feb. 1, an official reduction in the price of a gallon of gasoline that mark
Heavy rains affected cities such as Cartagena during the past weekend. Credit: Fabulousfabs, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrColombia is facing a season of intense rainfall that has caused floods, river overflows, and flash floods in nearly 31 of the country’s 32 departments, as a result of atmospheric conditi
The number of members of illegal armed groups in Colombia grew by 23.4% in two years, reaching 27,000 members. Credit: Juan Ortega Martinez, CC BY SA-2.0 / Wikimedia.The number of people belonging to illegal armed groups in Colombia reached 27,000 in January of this year. The figure represents a 23.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrives at the White House for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, where drug data will be discussed. Credit: The White House –Presidencia Colombia.Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrives at the White House on Tuesday for a high-stakes meeting with United S
Colombia’s Petro arrived in Washington last night, one day before his momentous meeting with President Trump at the White House. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrived in Washington last night for a momentous meeting with U.S. President Donald Trum
The lack of rural financial services in Colombia caused David Murcia Guzman to form DMG, Colombia’s largest ever Ponzi scheme. Credit: Fiscalia de Colombia.Getting access to financial services in La Hormiga, Putumayo, in 2003 was virtually impossible. During the early 2000s, banks from Bogota viewed
Colombia handed over 521,000 Amazon hectares to indigenous peoples amid surging deforestation in the region.Credit: Axel Rouvin / CC BY 2.0Colombia has formalized 521,492 hectares of land for indigenous communities in the Amazon region, granting legal security to 12,792 families from 11 indigenous p
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Atlético Nacional on Saturday in a friendly in Medellin. Credit: Jared Polin / CC BY NC ND 2.0 via Flickr. Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory against Atletico Nacional on Saturday in a friendly
