‘Mute’ Soup to Big-Butt Ants: Typical Dishes of Santander, Colombia

‘Mute’ Soup to Big-Butt Ants: Typical Dishes of Santander, Colombia

The typical dishes of Colombia’s Santander department are among the most notable in the country, with mute being particularly representative. Credit: Public DomainThe gastronomy of the Santander department, located in the heart of the Andes Mountains in north-central Colombia, stands out for its fla

Colombian Designer Turns Neiva Property Into Automated Boutique Hotel

Colombian Designer Turns Neiva Property Into Automated Boutique Hotel

Nómada 22 in downtown Neiva uses a hidden entrance and a digital access system to run as a fully automated boutique hotel. Credit: Nómada 22 / Facebook. For editorial use only.Omar Andrés Atuesta, a 36-year-old industrial designer from Colombia, built Nómada 22, a fully automated boutique hotel in t

How the ‘Dubai Papers’ Scandal Reached Colombia

How the ‘Dubai Papers’ Scandal Reached Colombia

The so-called “Dubai Papers” scandal has revealed the ties between Belgian tycoon De Croy—nicknamed “the Black Prince”—and Colombia. Credit: Sergio Boscaino, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr.The international scandal known as the “Dubai Papers,” a leak of documents concerning alleged tax evasion and money launder

In What Colombian Town Do People Drink the Most Beer?

In What Colombian Town Do People Drink the Most Beer?

Sachica is the town in Colombia that consumes the most beer, and it is even said to be the town with the highest beer consumption in the world, with 190 liters consumed per person each year. Credit: Irma Beltran ColombiaOne.Sachica has earned a unique place in Colombian popular culture for an unusua

The First Colombian to Obtain the Title of Master Chef of France

The First Colombian to Obtain the Title of Master Chef of France

Andres Fernandes León incorporates haute cuisine techniques into traditional Colombian dishes. Credit: CascajalThe Colombian-French chef Andres Fernandes Leon joined the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France (MCF) association after a unanimous vote at the World Congress in Seoul, South Korea. His appointment

Best Nightlife Destinations in Medellin, Colombia

Best Nightlife Destinations in Medellin, Colombia

Medellin is one of the cities in Colombia with the best nightlife destinations in the country, offering a wide variety of nightclubs. Credit: Illuminau, CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0 / FlickrMedellin is considered the world capital of reggaeton, and it is also one of the cities in the country with the best nightl

War Between Dissident Groups Affects Thousands in Southern Colombia

War Between Dissident Groups Affects Thousands in Southern Colombia

The open conflict between various dissident groups is affecting thousands of people in southern Colombia during the election season. Credit: @FARCEP_ / X.com.The open war between dissident factions of the former FARC led by alias Ivan Mordisco and alias Calarca once again plunged southern Colombia i

Polls Show Uncertainty Ahead of Colombia’s Presidential Runoff

Polls Show Uncertainty Ahead of Colombia’s Presidential Runoff

With 15 days to go before the first round of voting, polls predict an uncertain outcome in Colombia’s presidential election. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / ColombiaOne.Just 15 days before the May 31 presidential first round, polls in Colombia continue to paint an uncertain political landscape, marked

Colombia Could Import Half of the Gasoline it Consumes by 2031

Colombia Could Import Half of the Gasoline it Consumes by 2031

Colombia could import half of its gasoline for internal consumption by 2031, industry groups warn. Credit: AP ColombiaOneColombia could face a profound transformation in the way it supplies the fuels that power its economy. If current trends continue, the country may be forced to import nearly 50% o

Seven in Ten Microbusinesses in Colombia Are Owner-Operated

Seven in Ten Microbusinesses in Colombia Are Owner-Operated

A study reveals that 70% of microbusinesses in Colombia are owner-operated: bakeries and neighborhood stores play a key role. Credit: Reg Natarajan, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr.Seven out of every ten microbusinesses in Colombia are operated directly by their owners. That was revealed by the latest Microbusin

The Shortage of Nurses in Colombia Worsens the Battered Health Care System

The Shortage of Nurses in Colombia Worsens the Battered Health Care System

Inequality in educational offerings, job insecurity, and better work opportunities abroad are some of the factors causing the shortage to become increasingly greater. Credit: UnimediosThis Friday, May 15, International Nurses Day is celebrated, and on the occasion of that commemoration, many reflect

Colombia’s School Calendar Explained: What Foreigners Need to Know

Colombia’s School Calendar Explained: What Foreigners Need to Know

Navigate the Colombia school calendar with this guide for foreigners, explaining the difference between Calendar A and B. Understanding whether a school runs from January to November or August to June is the first and most critical step for expat families enrolling their children in the Colombian ed