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
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
The Colombian hot dog, “perro caliente”, was ranked among the best in Latin America by TasteAtlas for its generous size and variety of ingredients. Credit: Powerplantop, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrThe Colombian hot dog, known as “perro caliente” in everyday life in Colombia, has been included by TasteA
Following the controversial plan to arrest its leader “Chiquito Malo,” Colombia will resume peace talks with the Gulf Clan. Credit: Peace Commissioner’s Office.The government of Colombia and the criminal organization known as the Gulf Clan (Clan del Golfo) have decided to resume peace talks that wer
Sogamoso emerges as the cheapest city in Colombia, offering a lifestyle below the normal financial threshold. Credit: momentcaptured1 / CC BY 2.0Despite the prevailing notion in Colombia that surviving on less than 1.6 million pesos is nearly impossible, Sogamoso emerges as the cheapest city in the
More than 30 years since the death of Pablo Escobar in Colombia, some of his most notorious hitmen are still alive. Credit: A.P. / ColombiaOne.More than thirty years after Pablo Escobar’s death, there are more than a dozen of his long list of hitmen still alive. In the heyday of the Medellin cartel,
In 2025, coffee exports surpassed fuel exports for the first time in Colombia, following a year of high production and a decline in extractive activities. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.For the first time so far this century, coffee became Colombia’s leading export product in 2025, surpa
Egan Bernal once again claimed Colombia’s national road title and champion crown after four days of championship racing. Credit: Dominique Dhoosche / CC BY NC ND 2.0Egan Bernal is Colombia’s cycling champion again after a triumphant final day at the 2026 National Road Championships in Zipaquirá, Cun
Discover the best hospitals in Colombia according to the 2025 Newsweek ranking. Credit: Seguralia. For editorial use only.The 2025 Newsweek ranking offers a panorama of the best hospitals in Colombia. These institutions handle patient care, medical innovation, and infrastructure, a combination that
Legal battles, an unresolved past, and a changing electorate have reshaped Álvaro Uribe’s role as the right-wing leader in Colombia. Credit:Casa de America / CC NC ND 2.0For more than two decades, Alvaro Uribe Velez has served as a central axis around which much of Colombia’s right has been built. H
Discover five Colombian inventions that surprised the world, gifting humanity with precious medical breakthroughs. Dr. Salomon Hakim (1922-2011), Colombian inventor of the Hakim valve for treating hydrocephalus. Credit: Hydrocephalus Association.Colombia’s best-known exports are easy to list: coffee
Christian Gonzalez’s New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahwaks the field at Levi’s Stadium this Sunday in Super Bowl LX. Credit: Jim Bahn – CC-BY-2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Tonight, Christian Gonzalez’s New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks on the field at Levi’s Stadium in Santa
Throughout history, four Colombians have stood out in the NFL thanks to their discipline and talent in American football. Credit: Karen, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr.comSeveral Colombian athletes have managed to stand out in a wide range of disciplines at the international level, representing the countr
Colombia hosts 90 Indian pharma executives to boost generic medicine supply, lower costs and explore local factory investments. Credit: Kristoferb / CC BY SA 3.0Colombia will host around 90 senior executives from India’s pharmaceutical sector on 12-13 February 2026, for roughly 1,200 business meetin
Following the capture of Nicolas Maduro by the US, Colombia’s Grupo Nutresa has launched an aggressive expansion into Venezuela. Credit: Presidency of Colombia – Public DomainFollowing the capture of Nicolas Maduro by the United States in early January, Colombia’s Grupo Nutresa, Latin America’s larg
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
