Researchers have found a “hidden” ecosystem in Colombia that is capable of storing more CO2 than the Amazon rainforest. Credit: Luis Alveart – CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 via Flickr.Researchers have found a “hidden” ecosystem in Colombia that is capable of storing more CO2 than the Amazon rainforest. Colombian
Colombian reggaeton singer Ryan Castro unveiled the first dates for his SENDÉ World Tour in the U.S. and Europe. Credit: Andrelo Vanegas, CC-BY-SA-4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombian reggaeton singer Ryan Castro has announced the first dates of his new SENDÉ World Tour, which will visit 27 cities acros
Colombia’s Defense Ministry unveiled the country’s first domestically produced military drone, the Dragom on July 9th. Credit: Ministerio de Defensa – Public DomainColombia’s Defense Ministry unveiled the “Dragom”, the country’s first domestically produced military drone. The reveal was made yesterd
A Colombian incarcerated at Alligator Alcatraz denounces the inhumane treatment of migrants at the new detention center in Florida, US. Credit: The White House.Juan Pablo Jaramillo, a Colombian man imprisoned in the Alligator Alcatraz prison in Florida, has reported inhumane treatment and human righ
Colombia accuses the Ex-FARC Second Marquetalia guerrilla group of being the mastermind behind the attack against Senator Miguel Uribe. Credit: Colombian Senate.Colombian intelligence agencies point to the ex-FARC guerrilla group known as Second Marquetalia as the intellectual author of the June 7 a
A recent political firestorm has erupted in Colombia, as Petro’s chief of staff suggested the president should remain in power for 20 years. Credit: Presidency of ColombiaA recent political firestorm has erupted in Colombia following controversial remarks made by Alfredo Saade, the President’s Chief
Investing in talent and not in subsidies was one of the first conclusions of the OECD Local Development Forum in Barranquilla, Colombia. Credit: Barranquilla Mayor’s Office.On the opening day of the Forum for Local Development—organized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (
Chile’s Boric will lead a summit with South American progressive leaders such as Petro, Lula and Orsi and Sanchez of Spain. Credit: Ovidio Gonzalez / Presidency of Colombia.Left-wing Latin American leaders will hold a summit in Santiago, Chile, for the “Defense of Democracy”. Hosted by Chile’s Presi
A young Colombian woman shared her heartbreaking story of being denied a U.S. visa not once, but seven times. Credit:Public DomainA young Colombian woman has become the focus of international headlines after sharing her heartbreaking story of being denied a U.S. visa not once, but seven times. Camil
The 2025 Women’s Copa America is set to kick off in Quito, Ecuador, and Colombia is among the favorites to win it all. Credit: Colombian Football Federation, public domain.The 2025 Women’s Copa America kicks off this Friday in Quito, Ecuador, with Colombia among the favorites to take the title. Ten
The Colombian Sofia Vergara launched her cosmetics brand, TOTY Cosmetics, in Europe. Vergara reflects her personality in the products. Credit: El Hormiguero, cc-by-nc-2-3Colombian artist Sofia Vergara has launched her skincare cosmetic brand, TOTY Europe, in partnership with the laboratory Cantabria
Colombia is facing a mounting healthcare crisis that experts warn could push the system to the brink of collapse. Credit: AP Colombia OneColombia is facing a mounting healthcare crisis that experts warn could push the system to the brink of collapse. Years of structural problems, financial instabili
In Colombia, a date has been set for the verdict in the trial for alleged procedural fraud and bribery against former president Alvaro Uribe. Credit: Politecnico Grancolombiano, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr.The verdict in the trial of former President Alvaro Uribe—ongoing for months in Colombia—is set to b
Colombia’s coffee brand Juan Valdez will become the official coffee of the LA Rams, one of the oldest NFL franchises in the league. Credit: PontiacAurora – CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.Colombia’s coffee brand Juan Valdez will become the official coffee of the LA Rams, one of the oldest NFL fra
Colombia is globally renowned for the quality of its coffee, but the origins of these prized beans in the country are relatively recent. Credit: 2010CIAT / Neil Palmer / CC BY-SA 2.0Colombia is widely recognized for the quality of its Arabica coffee beans, considered among the best in the world. How
Ex-FARC guerrilla commanders acknowledged the recruitment of more than 18,000 children and minors during Colombia’s armed conflict. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The leadership of the now-defunct FARC guerrilla group acknowledged before Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) tr
Colombia and the U.S. bring back their respective ambassadors in an attempt to calm the diplomatic rift between the two countries. Credit: Ajay Suresh, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia.After five days of recall for consultations, Colombia and the United States are sending back their respective ambassadors to W
Colombia’s Football Federation (FCF) revealed the 23-woman squad for this year’s Women’s Copa America in Ecuador. Credit: Credit: Colombian Football Federation, public domain.Colombia’s Football Federation (FCF) revealed the 23-woman squad for this year’s Women’s Copa America in Ecuador. Colombia wi
Colombia’s Petro, in an article published in The Guardian, announced the convening of an emergency conference on Gaza to be held in Bogota. Credit: Joel Gonzalez / Presidency of Colombia.President of Colombia Gustavo Petro has announced an emergency conference on Gaza, to be held in Bogota. The anno
Barranquilla, Colombia, hosts the OECD Local Development Forum, the first event of its kind in Latin America, from July 8 to 11. Credit: Fernando Orozco, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.Barranquilla, Colombia, is the host city for the 2025 OECD Local Development Forum, a global gathering that will bring together l
Rosa Villavicencio has been appointed Acting Foreign Minister of Colombia, replacing Laura Sarabia, who resigned. Credit: Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Rosa Villavicencio, previously Deputy Foreign Minister, has been appointed by President Gustavo Petro in Colombia as the new, acting, Foreig
Inflation in Colombia fell to 4.82% in June 2025, marking a moderate decrease that continues the downward trend that began last year. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.Colombia’s inflation continued to decrease in June, reaching an annual rate of 4.82%. Despite global economic and political instability, C
New poll places Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay at the top of the list for the presidential race in Colombia’s 2026 elections. Credit: Colombian SenateIn the lead-up to Colombia’s 2026 presidential elections, a new poll has placed Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay at the top of the list of potential candidate
Colombia is set to open a new international airpot by late 2025 in the city of Monteria, on the Caribbean Coast. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneColombia is preparing for a major leap in its transportation infrastructure with the planned inauguration of a new international airport by the end of 2
