Shakira will be the headlining artist of the Copacabana Megashow Brazil 2026, one of the largest free concerts in the world. Credit: alobo life, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombian singer Shakira has officially been confirmed as the headlining artist of the free Copacabana Megashow 2026, one of the mo
The Colombian government is preparing a new economic emergency decree to address the consequences of flooding in the Caribbean. Credit: @UNGRD / X.com.The floods that have severely hit several areas of Colombia’s Caribbean region have once again brought to the forefront the debate over how to financ
Blessd will tour several cities in Colombia and the United States with his “El Mejor Hombre del Mundo” tour. Credit: ^Sandra^, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombian singer Blessd announced that he will tour Colombia and the United States with his “El Mejor Hombre del Mundo” tour. The project marks two m
David Murcia’s accusations against his former lawyer Abelardo de La Espriella cast a shadow over the presidential race and spark debate in Colombia. Credit: Capture @DELAESPRIELLAE / X.com.Abelardo de La Espriella, who in the polls appears as the leading contender of the conservative opposition ahea
Ivan Cepeda, presidential candidate in Colombia for the ruling left-wing party, proposes to deepen President Petro’s reforms. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Ivan Cepeda is the ruling left-wing candidate for the presidency of Colombia and, for now, leads most polls, although with oppositi
Elena Rose will arrive in Colombia as part of the first leg of her Alma Tour. The artist will perform in Bogota on April 30. Credit: Casa de America, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrVenezuelan-American singer-songwriter Elena Rose has confirmed her return to Colombia as part of her international “Alma Tour”
Miguel Uribe Londoño returned to the presidential race in Colombia after his controversial departure from the Democratic Center party. Credit: Garayanda, Public Domain.Miguel Uribe Londoño announced his return to the presidential race in Colombia. He did so with the endorsement of the Colombian Demo
Colombians living abroad have until March 31 to register their ID to vote in the upcoming Presidential elections. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia OneAs we are just a few months away from the presidential elections, it is important to remind Colombian citizens residing abroad that they have un
The Colombian Prosecutor’s Office will bring charges against Ricardo Roa, president of Ecopetrol, for alleged crimes as Petro’s campaign manager in 2022. Credit: @ricrobar / X.com.Colombia’s Attorney General’s Office announced this week that it will formally file charges against Ricardo Roa, the cur
The JEP closes its FARC kidnapping probe, charging 63 leaders for war crimes. This ends the investigative phase, advancing Colombia’s transitional justice process. A hearing of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) during the 161st Period of Sessions, March 2017. Credit: Daniel Cima / CIDH (CC BY
Ivan Cepeda announced today he will file a criminal complaint against former President Andres Pastrana over Epstein connection. Credit: ivancepedacastro.com.Senator and presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda announced today that he will file a criminal complaint against former Colombian President Andres
Colombia’s Petro: a new plot to assassinate him during a helicopter flight to the floods in Córdoba, which forced the flight to be rerouted. Credit: Ovidio González / Presidency of Colombia.Colombian President Gustavo Petro reported today a new assassination plot targeting him. According to the head
For anyone fortunate enough to experience it, the Barranquilla Carnival is a once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart and soul of Colombia. Credit: Alex22 Ortega/CC BY-SA 4.0We are a few days away from Colombia’s biggest celebration of the year: The Barranquilla carnival. This dazzling extravaganza
Eight Colombian brands will take part in the Fashion Designers of Latin America runway at New York Fashion Week. Credit: Art Comments, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrEight Colombian fashion brands will take part in New York Fashion Week 2026, one of the most influential stages in the global fashion industry. The
The opposition candidate in Colombia, Abelardo De la Espriella, secured 90 decrees on his first day of potential government. Credit: Tittoqr, CC BY-SA 4.0.In the dizzying electoral carousel Colombia is experiencing on the road to the 2026 presidential elections, one of the candidates who has generat
Bucaramanga will host the fourth Northeastern Colombian Coffee Fair from Feb. 27 to March 1, featuring its first-ever international auction. Credit: Nelo, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrThe 2026 Northeastern Colombian Coffee Fair will take place from February 27 to March 1 at the Neomundo Convention Center in
Colombian Hass avocado exports break records in an extraordinary 2025 for agricultural exports from the South American country. Credit: Ministry of Agriculture. Colombia posted a record in Hass avocado exports in 2025, amid an exceptional context of overseas sales of agricultural products, with volu
A joint anti-drug operation between Colombia and the U.S. seizes 10 tons of cocaine from a narco-submarine in international waters. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia / @StateINL / X.com.The first joint anti-drug operation between Colombia and the United States, following last week’s m
From a neighborhood gym in Medellin to a global wellness brand, Action Black proves that Colombian entrepreneurship can compete on the world stage. Credit: Wilder Zapata Instagram AccountIn a country where entrepreneurship often means surviving against the odds, Wilder Zapata stands out as a powerfu
Finally, the presidential primary elections will be reduced to three votes, along with the legislative elections on March 8 in Colombia. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The 2026 presidential elections are entering a decisive and unprecedented phase in Colombia: Next March 8, the same day
Colombia exports INVIMA-certified medicines from 100+ plants to 20+ countries, generating jobs and innovation. The container ship Maersk Hanoi exemplifies the global logistics network used for Colombian pharmaceutical exports. Credit: Petar Milošević / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).Colombia suppl
Despite the New England Patriots falling short in Super Bowl LX, Colombian-American Christian Gonzalez completed a fantastic season in the NFL. Screenshot via Wikimedia Commons. Despite the New England Patriots falling short in their quest for a seventh championship trophy, losing 29–13 to the Seatt
Many Colombians in the north of the country have lost everything due to bad weather. Credit: AP CO1 ColombiaOne 3.Heavy rains in large swaths of Colombia in early February have left at least 13 people dead, displaced thousands, and unleashed widespread destruction, with the Caribbean coast among the
Shakira will perform at the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on April 19 and has two additional tour dates confirmed in the Middle East. Credit: CoboFoto, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombian artist Shakira has been officially confirmed as the main musical act of the 2026 Saudi Arabia Formula 1 Grand
