Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro warned that the minimum wage will rise again if the Central Bank continues to raise interest rates. Credit: Presidency of Colombia.Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, once again strained relations with the Central Bank (Banco de la Republica) by issuing a direct w
ELN fighters patrol a border region where state authority has largely disappeared. Credit: X – Commander Fabian.The promise of stopping ELN’s cocaine trafficking at its source has long been one of the most persistent pillars of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America. Yet along the Colombia–Venezuela b
A study by The Economist warns of a decline in democracy in Colombia by 2025, shifting from an “imperfect democracy” to a “hybrid system.” Credit: Presidency of Colombia.Colombian democracy has sharply declined and reached its lowest level in two decades. The latest Democracy Index by The Economist
From afar, the Earth looks healthy, bright when sunlight hits it. It is difficult to think that it could be at risk… Credit: NASAThe Artemis II mission has just ended and the crew gave the world a moving image: a view of the Earth setting, while the astronauts flew over the Moon. Both the journey an
Rap has found a powerful echo full of new messages in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Credit, refernce image: Natural National Parks of ColombiaRap, a musical genre with an urban genetic mark since it originated in the early 1970s in the Bronx, New York, has found a powerful echo full of new mes
In the world, Colombia is among a group of 16 nations with worrying levels of hunger, and in Latin America and the Caribbean, it resembles Haiti. Credit reference image: @PMA_ColombiaThe Hunger Map, recently released by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), leaves Colombia in a very poor po
Juan Antonio Sanchez Chimonja is already preparing to wear Colombia’s colors in an international BMX competition 2026. Credit: Facebook Tropicana Pitalito.At just 3 years old, when most children are still discovering balance on small bikes or pushing themselves forward with their feet, Juan Antonio
Jonathan Malagon Gonzalez, President of Asobancaria, reported that the organization has been monitoring the unjustified rise in insolvency cases. Credit: AsobancariaThe Colombian Banking and Financial Institutions Association (Asobancaria) denounced the existence of a criminal network that manipulat
A complete guide to tipping in Colombia: learn when and how much to tip at restaurants, taxis, hotels, and salons. A street musician receives a cash tip in an illustrative image related to tipping customs, where gratuities function as voluntary gestures rather than fixed obligations in many service
Colombia will host the Men’s U-23 Softball World Cup. The tournament will take place in Sincelejo from April 25 to May 3. Credit: Me Travel and Photography, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr Colombia will host the Men’s U-23 Softball World Cup for the first time. The tournament will take place in the city of Si
Iris Marin, Ombudsperson, warned about factors that put life, political participation, and the quality of democracy at risk. Credit: X @DefensoriaColColombia’s election campaigns are filled with digital violence. In addition to the violence carried out by armed groups in large rural areas in Colombi
Colombia will present three books about the San Jose galleon tomorrow at the 2026 Bogota International Book Fair (FILBo). Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia will present three new publications on the San Jose galleon, its scientific study, and the stories associated with this submer
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
Colombian artist Karol G announced her “Traveling the World Tropi Tour,” with which she will visit 20 countries. Credit: Karol G Reports / XColombian reggaeton star Karol G has announced her “Traveling the World Tropi Tour (Viajando por el mundo tropi tour),” an ambitious global run that will take h
Los Garzones Airport in Monteria, Colombia, will have its first two international connections with Panama and Ecuador. Credit: Caroll Viana / Co1Monteria, Colombia, has opened its first two international connections, marking a milestone in its airport development with the launch of new routes to Qui
Street vendors and pedestrians share Bogota’s sidewalks as the city pushes for a new balance between order and livelihood. Credit: Josep Freixes / ColombiaOneIn a city where public space has become the stage for daily tensions between the need for survival and the right to mobility, the decision by
Colombian striker Radamel Falcao suffered a cheekbone fracture playing for Millonarios, leaving his return uncertain. Millonarios FC published this official medical report on April 20, 2026, confirming that Radamel Falcao García suffered a fracture of the zygomatic arch (cheekbone) after a mid-air c
The dollar’s continued depreciation in Colombia has brought the U.S. currency to levels against the peso not seen since 2021. Credit: CheapFullCoverageAutoInsurance, CC BY 2.0.The dollar in Colombia fell below 3,572 pesos on April 21, marking its lowest level since 2021. The U.S. currency thus deepe
Four Colombians, two of whom are in serious condition, are among those injured in the attack at the pyramids of Teotihuacan, Mexico. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Four Colombians — including a minor — were injured in the shooting that took place Monday in the archaeological zone of Teot
Valledupar is the birthplace of vallenato in Colombia; this city has several places to visit that reflect its rich musical culture. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsLocated in the heart of Colombia’s Caribbean region, Valledupar is known not only as the birthplace of vallenato musi
The 12 young people who are part of the Hydrometra research group, from the Faculty of Mines of the National University campus Medellin. Credit: National University / El ColombianoStudents from a university where there is no naval engineering, in a city far from the sea that is known as the capital
The promotional flyers featured the candidate’s photo along with the message: “Billionaire Santiago Botero, presidential candidate, gives your business a boost.” Credit: Santiago Botero’s InstagramPresidential candidate Santiago Botero led a campaign event last Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Bogotá. D
Valledupar is one of the cities in Colombia that offers a wide variety of dishes reflecting the flavors of the Colombian Caribbean coast. Credit: Julio Cesar, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons The cuisine of Colombia’s Caribbean region is as vibrant as its music, and in Valledupar, food plays a centr
Two Colombian pizzerias are among the 50 Best in Latin America. Pizzardi Artigianale, located in Bogota, made it into the top 5. Credit: Bex-Walton, CC-BY-2.0Colombia’s culinary scene continues to gain international recognition, this time in a field traditionally dominated by countries like Italy, A
