Places You Must Visit in the Antioquia Department, Colombia

Places You Must Visit in the Antioquia Department, Colombia

The department of Antioquia is one of the most diverse in Colombia; it is home to several places you must visit. Credit: AX, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrThe Antioquia department is one of the most important and diverse places to visit in Colombia. This department, surrounded by mountains, humid forests, an

Colombia to Cut Gasoline Price Again in March

Colombia to Cut Gasoline Price Again in March

Colombia will lower gasoline prices in March, the second cut this year, thanks to price stabilization and the decline of the dollar. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The government of Colombia announced that gasoline prices will fall again in March. It will be the second consecutive reduct

Bahia Solano, Turtles Haven in Colombia

Bahia Solano, Turtles Haven in Colombia

Bahia Solano is one of the most diverse ecotourism destinations in Colombia; this place is known for being a refuge for sea turtles. Credit: Isabel Villegas, Colombia OneIn Colombia, Bahia Solano has established itself as one of the most biodiverse territories in the country and a refuge for the con

New UN Report Warns about Coca Cultivation in Colombia

New UN Report Warns about Coca Cultivation in Colombia

A new United Nations report warns of a 34% increase in coca cultivation in 2023 compared to the previous year, with a particular focus on Colombia. Credit: Pablo Rivera, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia.Global cocaine production reached 3,700 tons in 2023, representing a 34% increase compared to the previous y

Shakira Is Nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the First Time

Shakira Is Nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the First Time

Shakira is nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the first time; the Colombian star is the only Latin artist among the 17 nominees. Credit: Priscila Bruder, CC0-1.0- / Wikimedia CommonsThe Colombian singer Shakira has received her first nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in its

Tariff War Between Colombia and Ecuador Escalates

Tariff War Between Colombia and Ecuador Escalates

The tariff war between Ecuador and Colombia escalates, one month after it began, with threats of new taxes on mutual exports. Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador, CC BY-SA 2.0.Ecuador and Colombia intensified their tariff war, which threatens to destabilize key export sectors in the two n

Volcano Eruption Alert in Colombia

Volcano Eruption Alert in Colombia

Last night’s volcanic eruption in northern Colombia put authorities and citizens on alert, fortunately without causing any casualties. Credit: UNGRD / X.com.Since last night, a mud volcano has kept the municipality of San Juan de Uraba, in the Uraba subregion in northern Colombia, on edge. The erupt

Colombia’s Petro Reaches Highest Approval Rating Since Taking Office

Colombia’s Petro Reaches Highest Approval Rating Since Taking Office

Colombia’s Petro administration has achieved its highest approval rating since taking office, with an 11.1% increase in the last two months. Credit: Joel González / Presidency of Colombia.Gustavo Petro reaches his highest approval rating practically since taking office as president of Colombia in Au

Petro Unveils New High-Tech Colombia Passport Focused on Data Sovereignty

Petro Unveils New High-Tech Colombia Passport Focused on Data Sovereignty

President Gustavo Petro launched the new Colombian passport on Monday, framing the transition as a critical step toward “data sovereignty”. Credit: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.President Gustavo Petro launched the new Colombian passport on Monday, framing the transition as a critical step tow

Colombia will Host Electric Daisy Carnival 2026

Colombia will Host Electric Daisy Carnival 2026

Colombia will host Electric Daisy Carnival for the first time. The event will take place in Medellín on October 10 and 11. Credit: Drew Rukes, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombia will host Electric Daisy Carnival 2026 for the first time; the event will take place in Medellin on Oct. 10 and 11, 2026, at

Colombia’s Taxi Sales Collapse As Mobility Apps Reshape The Streets

Colombia’s Taxi Sales Collapse As Mobility Apps Reshape The Streets

Colombia’s taxi sales fell to 4,693 new registrations in 2025 as mobility apps reshape urban transport. Yellow taxis in Medellin, Colombia, as mobility apps reshape how Colombians book and use taxi service. Credit: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).Colombia’s taxi market is going thr

Maroon 5 Returns to Colombia with Its ‘Love Is Like’ Tour 2026

Maroon 5 Returns to Colombia with Its ‘Love Is Like’ Tour 2026

Maroon 5 returns to Colombia after 10 years of absence with its “Love Is Like” Tour. The band will perform in Bogota on April 25. Credit: Justin Higuchi / Wikimedia CommonsMaroon 5 returns to Colombia after 10 years. The band will perform at the Coliseo MedPlus in Bogota on April 25 as part of its “

Poll Shows Widespread Perception of Democratic Decline in Colombia

Poll Shows Widespread Perception of Democratic Decline in Colombia

A survey reveals that perceptions of democratic quality are declining in Colombia and that polarization is generating negative feelings. Credit: Mauromed, CC BY-SA 3.0.Most Colombians believe democracy is weakening. That is the finding of a recent Invamer survey, which shows a deterioration in citiz

Best Places to Visit in Colombia According to Colombians

Best Places to Visit in Colombia According to Colombians

Discover the best places to visit in Colombia according to Colombians, from the Caribbean and Pacific Coasts to Medellin. Credits: Victor Cohen/ColombiaOneWith its varied landscapes and climate zones, Colombia is definitely one of the most diverse travel destinations in the world. However, while you

Why Colombians Have the Highest Combat Death Toll in the Ukraine War?

Why Colombians Have the Highest Combat Death Toll in the Ukraine War?

Colombian flags at memorials in Kyiv reflect the heavy toll paid by foreign fighters in Ukraine’s war. Credit: Nicolas Garzon / Public Domain Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, thousands of foreign volunteers have traveled to the eastern front to join Ukrainian

US Restores Economic Cooperation for Colombia in 2026 Budget

US Restores Economic Cooperation for Colombia in 2026 Budget

The U.S. restores economic cooperation with Colombia by including US$40 million in aid for Bogota in the fiscal year 2026 budget. Credit: Bill Ingalls / NASA, CC BY 2.0.The United States reactivated economic cooperation with Colombia following Congress’s decision to include US$40 million in the fede