President Petro launched the campaign to collect signatures for a constituent assembly in Colombia during his May Day speech in Medellin. Credit: @petrogustavo / X.com.Colombian President Gustavo Petro turned the May 1 commemoration—as expected—into a political platform to defend one of his most con
Natural spaces are also a relaxing option, such as the famous Guatapuri River, which has inspired many vallenato hits. Credit: CorpocesarAs every year, the eyes and ears of Colombia will be focused on the stages of the Vallenato Legend Festival, this time in its 59th edition, which will take place i
Today, Colombia is marking the final May Day of Gustavo Petro’s administration, with calls for a Constituent Assembly. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.May 1, 2026 will not be just another march in Colombia. It is the final Labor Day of Gustavo Petro’s government and comes in the final str
The emblematic Training Ship Gloria set sail on April 28 from the ARC Bolívar Naval Base in Cartagena. Credit: Embassy of Colombia in the NetherlandsThe emblematic Training Ship Gloria set sail on April 28 from the ARC Bolívar Naval Base in Cartagena on its traditional Cadet Cruise, corresponding to
The strategy seeks to increase the percentage of motorcyclists who stop in a timely manner at red lights. Credit reference image: Bogota Mayor’s OfficeAt traffic lights in Bogota it is common to see how many motorcyclists do not stop at the red signal. That is, unfortunately, in many cases, the deci
The decision represents a victory for the country by maintaining the measure that allows a significant reduction in the cost of the drug. Credit reference image: Bogota Mayor’s OfficeColombia obtained a favorable ruling in the international dispute initiated by the pharmaceutical companies ViiV Heal
The rule aims to reduce racism at football matches. Credit: Oreate AIStarting with the 2026 World Cup, players who cover their mouths while speaking or abandon the field to protest refereeing decisions will face a straight red card. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) officially anno
The national registrar of civil status, Hernan Penagos, stated that the implementation of the tool in these consulates represents significant progress in the modernization and strengthening of civil registry and identification processes. Credit: X: @RegistraduriaThe National Civil Registry has just
The Central Bank of Colombia announced that it is keeping interest rates unchanged for May and June, as the U.S. and Europe have done. Credit: Capture Video Central Bank.Colombia’s Central Bank (Banco de la Republica) decided to keep interest rates unchanged for May and June, leaving the cost of mon
Mock-ups show Trump’s portrait surrounded by the text of the Declaration of Independence with the president’s signature in gold ink. Credit US Department of StateThe U.S. Department of State announced it will issue a limited-edition commemorative passport to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with
Unemployment continued to fall in March, reaching 8.8% in Colombia, continuing a trend that began in 2024. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Unemployment in Colombia declined again in March, reaching 8.8%. With this result, the country maintains the positive trend it has been carrying since
A study by DANE reveals that nearly half of Colombian households are headed by women and that, of these, 70% are single. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.In Colombia, nearly one in every two households is now supported primarily by a woman. This is neither a marginal nor a recent trend: it is a consolida
Weekend routines in Colombia that help foreigners build real connections and integrate faster. The Sunday Ciclovía in Bogotá transforms major city arteries into communal spaces, serving as a primary entry point for foreign residents to integrate into Colombian daily life. Credit: Lombana / Wikimedia
Colombian cyclist Ivan Ramiro Sosa has been riding for the Spanish UCI ProTeam Kern Pharma since the 2025 season. Credit: Team Kern PharmaColombian cyclist Ivan Ramiro Sosa (28) won the third stage of the 2026 Tour of Turkey on Tuesday, April 29, with a solo attack on the Kiran pass. The Equipo Kern
Candidate Ivan Cepeda distanced himself from Gustavo Petro by stating that a Constituent Assembly is not a priority in Colombia. Credit: @IvanCepedaCast / X.com.The proposal to convene a National Constituent Assembly has ceased to be a priority in the ruling coalition’s discourse, which, with Ivan C
Marcela Cuesta, Juan Sebastian Orozco (wearing glasses), and Alejandro Henao (far right), protagonists of the History Channel documentary. Credit: El Colombiano – Medellin Mayor’s Office“Parceros” is the name of the new series premiered by History Channel, which portrays the resilience and hope of t
Luis Fernando Velasco and Ricardo Bonilla must respond to accusations that involve them in the worst corruption scandal of the Petro administration: the UNGRD. Credit: www.mininterior.gov.co – Bogota Mayor’s OfficeThe trial begins in Colombia in one of the cases that could most affect the government
Gustavo Petro, during his 2022 presidential campaign, is now under scrutiny after Colombia’s electoral authority confirmed violations of spending limits. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of ColombiaColombia’s CNE or National Electoral Council, has delivered one of the most consequential rulings o
Colombia has revealed that there are 801 Colombians in Venezuelan prisons, despite the amnesty law, and is working to resolve their situation. Credit: Joel Gonzalez / Presidency of Colombia.Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that at least 801 Colombian citizens remain detained in Venezu
As part of International Dance Day, Colombia highlights its traditional dances that represent each region of the country. Credit: Courtesy of Ballet Folklorico de las Americas and Paola Garcia.Every April 29, International Dance Day is celebrated, a date proclaimed by UNESCO to highlight the univers
The Colombian Military Forces’ campaign promotes the message: “Your life has a value greater than any offer of easy money. Do not let empty promises lead you down the wrong path.” Credit: X: @FuerzasMilColThe exhausting and endless invasion that Russia launched against Ukraine four years ago has cau
The potential appointment of Uribe as defense minister sparked a controversy between Paloma Valencia and her running mate, Oviedo. Credit: @PalomaValenciaL / X.comThe proposal to appoint former President Alvaro Uribe as a potential Minister of Defense sparked a public rift within the presidential ti
Luis Diaz “crowns” James Rodriguez during a match, after the latter scored a goal. Credit: El Chiringuito via Facebook.With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to be played across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Colombian fans are once again daring to dream. The national team has regained credibility
Colombian vice-presidential candidate Juan Daniel Oviedo has acknowledged that a portion of his political base of supporters feels disappointed after his decision to join right-wing presidential hopeful Paloma Valencia, but insists the sense of betrayal is not widespread.In an interview with Colombi
