From a university thesis to a purpose-driven powerhouse, Colombian restaurant Crepes & Waffles built a business that empowers women. Credit: Waivio Official Website / Public DomainIn Colombia, where entrepreneurship is often associated with extreme risk and corporate social responsibility is frequen
Nancy Vergara is running for the Colombian Senate for “Patriots”, a party with a male gender quota and an ultra-conservative stance. Credit: Nancy Vergara’s campaign team.Nancy Vergara is a politician with a long career in Colombia who, in 2026, is seeking —for the third time— a seat in the Senate i
Colombia confirms a slight increase of 0.35% in inflation for January 2026 and remains alert to future interest rates. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.Colombia confirmed a slight uptick in inflation in january of 2026. Although most forecasts from the economic sector had expected an even larger increase
In Colombia’s Pacific region, lies Quinamayo, an Afro-Colombian town that has a peculiar tradition: celebrating Christmas in February. Credit:Aaron Knox, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 (Illustrative Picture)In southwestern Colombia lies Quinamayo, a small Afro-descendant town that preserves one of the country’s mo
Colombian chemist Ronald Ríos co-leads Nature study on vitamin B12 as bacterial UV light sensor. Ronald Ríos Santacruz, Universidad del Valle graduate and co-author of the Nature study on vitamin B12 in bacteria. Credit: Universidad del Valle.Ronald Ríos Santacruz, a Colombian chemist based at Unive
Heavy rains in Colombia leave thousands affected in the Caribbean region, Antioquia, and the coffee-growing region, including crop losses. Credit: @SNGRDColombia / X.com.The rains sweeping across Colombia since late January have transformed much of the country’s landscape into a state of emergency,
The United States gifted 11 M1117 “Guardian” armored vehicles to Colombia following the successful meeting between Presidents Trump and Petro. Credit: Maine National Guard / CC BY ND 2.0The United States has officially handed 11 M1117 armored vehicles, also known as “Guardians,” to Colombia, followi
John McNamara will be replaced at the U.S. Embassy in Colombia after navigating a complicated year of relations between the two countries. Credit: Presidency of Colombia.After nearly a year at the helm of the United States Embassy in Colombia, the chargé d’affaires and top representative of that cou
The Barranquilla Carnival is not limited to the city alone; villages across the entire Atlántico department join this iconic celebration. Credit: Louis Vest, cc-by-nc-2The Barranquilla Carnival is one of Colombia’s most important festivities, and its spirit is felt throughout the entire Atlantico de
Barranquilla received an award from Dubai for its sustainable development by restoring two degraded ecosystems in the city. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsBarranquilla, Colombia, was awarded the Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development, one of the m
An explosion in a mine in Colombia leaves six people missing. Authorities fear for their lives, in an industry that has claimed 1,000 lives in ten years. Credit: DNBomberosCol / X.com. (File photo).The explosion occurred while the workday was progressing underground and operations were continuing as
Colombian President Gustavo Petro concluded his official state visit to the United States with a keynote address at Georgetown University. Credit: Presidencia de Colombia / Public Domain Flickr.Colombian President Gustavo Petro concluded his official state visit to the United States with a keynote a
The Barranquilla Carnival 2026 begins its celebrations with La Guacherna, a vibrant night filled with color and tradition. Credit: This gringo travels, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr Colombia marks the beginning of the Barranquilla Carnival 2026 with one of its most emblematic and eagerly awaited events:
Colombia leads smart cities innovation at World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai. Minister Mauricio Lizcano presents Colombia’s smart and sustainable cities model at the World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai. Credit: Ministry of ICT Colombia.Colombia claimed a leadership role in public innovation a
Some of the driving sins of Colombian motorists are seen in other countries, but some are sadly common local practices. Credit: Julien Bertrand / Public DomainIn many countries, traffic laws are clearer, fines are steeper, and drivers tend to follow the rules, but when it comes to driving, fouls com
Avianca confirmed Thursday that it will resume daily direct service between Bogota and Caracas starting Feb. 12, 2026. Credit: Victor Cohen – ColombiaOne. Avianca confirmed Thursday that it will resume daily direct service between Bogota and Caracas starting Feb. 12, 2026, marking a significant rest
Brandon Rivera won the elite men’s individual time trial at the 2026 Colombian National Road Championships on Thursday. Credit: Dominique Dhoosche / CC BY NC ND 2.0Ineos Grenadiers rider Brandon Rivera secured a dominant victory in the elite men’s individual time trial at the 2026 Colombian National
Puerto Antioquia, a mega port infrastructure in the Caribbean that promises to revolutionize Colombian trade, has begun operations. Credit: Puerto Antioquia.From the early hours of February 5, Puerto Antioquia began operations in Colombia, a major logistics project set to revolutionize foreign trade
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
