Colombia’s estrato system classifies homes to subsidize utilities, but it has become a deeply divisive social label. Colombia’s socioeconomic stratification system, known as ‘estrato,’ classifies residential properties from 1 to 6 to determine utility subsidies. Although lawmakers created the system
Ibague is the first city in Colombia to restrict the use of cellphones in schools. The measure prohibits cellphone use for students under 14 years old. Credit: Flickingerbrad, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr The city of Ibague has set a precedent in Colombia’s education system by becoming the first to ban the us
Avianca Cargo exceeded 330 flights in barely three weeks, above the more than 300 it operated for the same purpose in 2025.Credit: Avianca CargoThis year’s 2026 Mother’s Day season has been the most important in the more than half-century history of Avianca Cargo. The company reported that, for the
The departments of Risaralda, Caldas and Antioquia understood that, if they joined forces, they could move forward better. Credit reference image: www.ani.gov.coIt has been a dream for many countries and governments to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The greatest achievement in that regard
The Colombian brand Amarpo accused the Met Gala of plagiarizing its designs on the napkins used during the event’s dinner. Credit: Amarpodesign / InstagramA Colombian brand accuses Met Gala plagiarism. Days after the Met Gala 2026, the Colombian brand Amarpo publicly denounced that some of its desig
Honda began competing in the IndyCar Series in 1994 and, along with Chevrolet, is one of the two current engine suppliers. Credit: IndyCarThe mayor of Barranquilla, Alejandro Char, confirmed the city’s interest in joining the IndyCar Series calendar. According to the district administration, officia
The first passengers to disembark from what is now known as “the hantavirus cruise ship” were the Spaniards, who were first given personal protective equipment. Credit: Stefan Brending / Creative CommonsThis Sunday marked one of the most important phases in the crisis unleashed by the discovery of a
Colombian mothers often use phrases to educate and instill discipline in their children; these expressions have become part of the country’s culture. Credit: Two Stout monks, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr In Colombia, a mother’s words are not only part of upbringing but also a key element of the country’
In Colombia, 360,000 archaeological artifacts were discovered during construction works at Tolu Airport in the Gulf of Morrosquillo. Credit: Aeronatica CivilColombia discovered archeological artifacts at Tolu Airport. The expansion works at Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport have uncovered one of the mos
The measures are related to the strengthening that is always maintained of risk analysis through coordinated work with other sectors, epidemiological analysis and, above all, epidemiological surveillance. Credit reference image: bogota.gov.coThe hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, rep
Medellin is ready to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the International Tango Festival. The city aims to officially recognize this event as Intangible Cultural Heritage of the District. Credit: Celikins, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr The city of Medellín is getting ready to celebrate the 20th annivers
Quechua is spoken by 14 million people in the Americas, Guarani by 12 million, Nahuatl by about 3 million, and Inuit by 100,000. Credit: Peter van der Sluijs CC BY-SA 3.0The presence of Indigenous roots in the English language is a living testament to history. Every time someone in London, New York,
An Indian delegation will travel to Colombia to assess the logistics and health measures involved in transporting the 80 hippos to India. Credit: Marcos Gomez, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.The possibility of relocating dozens of hippos from Colombia to India, in one of the most unusual wildlife operatio
Learn how Colombians greet with kisses, handshakes, and body language to avoid etiquette mistakes. Physical greetings like cheek kisses and embraces are a central part of Colombian and broader Latin social culture. Understanding these unspoken rules helps visitors and newcomers build genuine connect
The funeral rites for former Vice President German Vargas Lleras, who died in Bogota this Friday after suffering from a painful illness, will begin this Saturday in the country’s capital. Credit: YouTube @GermanVargasLlerasThe funeral rites for former Vice President German Vargas Lleras, who died in
Andres Cardona presents the other side that is very rarely seen, meaning that he offers a double perspective. Credit: X: @Andres_CardonaCAndres Cardona is a photographer, videographer and artist who was born in San Vicente del Caguan (Caqueta), and his work on the Amazon has been published in magazi
Dementia is a group of disorders that affect memory, language, judgment and the ability to carry out everyday activities. Credit: UnimediosSpecialists from the National University of Colombia (UNAL) have just presented the results of a study on dementia that they carried out over five years, conside
German Vargas Lleras, died this Friday in Bogota after a painful illness. Credit: Ministry of HousingOne of the most important politicians in Colombia over the last quarter century, German Vargas Lleras, died this Friday in Bogota after a painful illness that prevented him from participating as a ca
Singer TINI returns to Colombia with her FUTTTURA Tour. The artist will perform on September 18 at the Movistar Arena in Bogota. Credit: Nahuel Padrevecchi, CC BY 2.5 AR / Wikimedia CommonsArgentine singer TINI confirmed her highly anticipated return to Colombia as part of her ambitious FUTTTURA Wor
The government of President Gustavo Petro requested that the Attorney General’s Office suspend the arrest warrants for 29 members of the Gulf Clan, including that of its top leader, alias “Chiquito Malo” (inset). Credit: X: @infopresidencia and National Police.With barely three months left before ha
The Amazon River in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and its watershed encompasses Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. Credit: FutureBrandInternational consultancy Future Brand unveiled a new territori
The image captures the toddler as he was falling into the human safety net below. Credit Noticias Caracol Ojo de la Noche, via XA 2-year-old boy is lucky to be alive after falling from the fourth floor of a residential building in the La Gaitana neighborhood of Suba, Bogota, on Thursday night, May 7
The news of the hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship in the Atlantic has sparked global alarm, which the WHO is trying to allay. Credit: scientificanimations.com, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.The hantavirus outbreak detected aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship triggered international health alarms a
The Andean Community (CAN) has ordered Colombia and Ecuador to remove their reciprocal tariffs and end the trade war within 10 days. Credit: Presidency of Colombia.The Andean Community ordered Colombia and Ecuador to remove within a maximum period of ten business days the reciprocal tariffs both gov
