Mongo-mongo is one of the emblematic sweets of the Cordoba region during Holy Week in Colombia. This dessert is made with various fruits from the Colombian Caribbean. Credit: Fabio Mascarenhas, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrMongo-mongo, also known as calandraca, is one of the most representative sweets of Colom
Colombia is a country rich in tubers that, during Holy Week, are transformed into sweets to be shared with family. Credit: Gobierno Danilo Medina, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr In several regions of Colombia, Holy Week is not only a time for spiritual reflection but also a moment when traditional cuisine
Colombia commissions the ARC 24 de Julio, the largest warship 100% designed and built by Colombian engineers. Navy officers salute during the commissioning ceremony of the ARC 24 de Julio at the naval base in Cartagena. Built at the Mamonal shipyards by COTECMAR, the 93-meter ocean patrol vessel is
The Carrera de los Santos is one of the most unusual Holy Week events in Colombia, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Credit: Roberto Urrea, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr The Race of the Saints is one of the most unusual traditions of Holy Week in Colombia. This event, which takes place in San Agusti
In Colombia, meatless dishes are commonly eaten during Holy Week. Here you’ll find easy recipes for the Holy Week season. Credit: wEnDaLicious, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0During Holy Week, thousands of families in Colombia maintain the tradition of avoiding red meat and opting for simple, affordable, and flavor
On Holy Thursday in 1983, an earthquake destroyed Popayan, one of Colombia’s most devout cities, in the midst of Holy Week. Credit: Colombian Geological Survey.The Holy Thursday of 1983, the city of Popayan, in Colombia, experienced one of the most intense moments of its religious calendar. The whit
Fish that are easily found in supermarkets, such as trout, tuna, sardines, salmon, mojarra, and catfish, are very beneficial because they are rich in omega-3, vitamin B12, and help reduce the risk of arrhythmias, improve blood circulation, and control triglyceride levels. Credit: gobiernobogota.gov.
The corozo sweet is one of the emblematic desserts of the Colombian Caribbean during Holy Week. Credit: Jdvillalobos, Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons Each year during Holy Week, households across the Colombian Caribbean fill with sweet aromas, vibrant colors, and memories of tradition. Among the m
According to the Mayor’s Office of Medellin, the cancellation situations were identified during inspection, surveillance, and control operations carried out on different actors in the sector. Credit: X: @AlcaldiadeMedThe Mayor’s Office of Medellin has just detected an irregular practice in the tour
The United States Department of State issued an alert for travelers to reconsider heading to five departments of the country due to the security risks they represent. Credit: Reference image / X: @AerocivilColRight at the beginning of Holy Week, a time when tourism activity in Colombia becomes more
From left to right Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch and Mission Specialist Jeremy HansenNASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center, Florida at 6:36 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). At T-00:10:00 there w
An accident caused by a tractor-trailer transporting milk that rammed several vehicles at the Casablanca toll booth, on Colombia’s Zipaquira-Ubate road (Cundinamarca). Credit: X:@JorgeEmilioReyAs the hours pass, the number of victims left by the serious accident caused by a tractor-trailer transport
Colombia holds the world record for orchid diversity, protected by a National Geographic-recognized conservationist. With over 4,270 registered species, Colombia holds the world record for orchid diversity. Conservationists in regions like Antioquia are currently building living seed banks and priva
Cartagena’s historic walled city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, blends colonial architecture, vibrant culture, and Caribbean charm, key factors behind its recognition as Best International Destination. Credit: Aria Hotels Courtesy Cartagena was named Best International Destination at the Food and Tr
Yesterday’s interest rate hike sparked an all-out war between the Colombian government and the central bank over monetary policy. Credit: Joel Gonzalez / Presidency of Colombia.Colombia’s Central Bank yesterday raised the interest rate by 100 basis points to 11.25%, in a decision that deepens differ
The U.S. clarified that Colombian President Gustavo Petro is not facing criminal charges in that country, despite ongoing investigations. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.The United States clarified yesterday that Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, is not facing criminal charges in
Bogota has received smoke and pollutants from forest fires in the Orinoquía and neighboring countries also located in northern South America. Credit: District Environmental SecretariatIn recent days, Bogota has received smoke and pollutants from forest fires in the Orinoquia and neighboring countrie
General Carlos Silva is one of the few officers who have remained steadfast in showing with data that the Hercules C-130 plane that crashed in southern Colombia was not scrap, as President Petro claims. Credit: Colombian Aerospace ForceOne of the few officers who remained steadfast in showing with d
Federico Gutierrez, mayor of Medellín, a city that has been affected by criminal gangs for decades, rejected Gustavo Petro’s measure. Credit: National Radio of Colombia and the Presidency of the Republic.In June of last year, President Gustavo Petro surprised Colombia by sharing a stage in a square
Jamaica, one of the two teams vying to face Colombia in Group K. Credit: Jamaica Football FederationColombia focuses its attention this Tuesday, March 31, on the Akron Stadium in Zapopan. There, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Jamaica define the final member of Group K. The Colombian National T
The Central Bank of Colombia raises interest rates to 11.25%, prompting the finance minister to resign from the bank’s board of directors. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.Colombia’s central bank tightened its monetary policy again amid growing tensions with the government. The board
Valledupar is getting ready for one of the most important celebrations of Colombian folklore: the 2026 Vallenato Festival in its 59th edition. Credit: Carlos A Zambrano, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr Valledupar is getting ready to celebrate one of its most important cultural events: The 59th edition of t
US has included Colombia within the scope of its “Greater North America” security initiative, which stretches from Greenland to the Andes. Credit: US Secretary of War.The United States has included Colombia within the so-called “Greater North America” security perimeter, a decision that expands its
The Colombian military rescued six siblings—including five minors—from the jungle, whom FARC dissidents had been attempting to recruit. Credit: @Ejercito_Div3 / X.com.Six siblings, five of them minors, were rescued by the Army in the Caqueta jungle, in southern Colombia, after spending several days
