Public Spending Accounts for 63% of Colombia’s Economic Growth

Public Spending Accounts for 63% of Colombia’s Economic Growth

Public spending has accounted for 63% of Colombia’s economic growth over the past nine months, while private investment has slowed. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / ColombiaOne.Colombia’s economic growth in recent months has had a clear driving force: public spending. While different productive sectors

What You Can Find in Colombian Bakeries and Pastries

What You Can Find in Colombian Bakeries and Pastries

Traditional bakeries and pastry shops in Colombia offer a large and unique variety of cakes, breads and desserts. Credit: Nicolo Since 1972, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrIn, Colombia, bakeries and pastry shops hold a special place in the daily lives of its people. From the early hours of the morning unti

Why Colombians Rank Among the World’s Most Welcoming People

Why Colombians Rank Among the World’s Most Welcoming People

Colombia ranks among the world’s friendliest countries thanks to its strong culture of hospitality. Locals across the country continue to shape Colombia’s global reputation through everyday warmth and community-driven social traditions. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For e

Colombia Orders Tesla to Stop Misleading Buyers on Delivery Dates

Colombia Orders Tesla to Stop Misleading Buyers on Delivery Dates

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.On May 14, 2026, Colombia’s Superintendencia de Industria y Comercio (SIC), the national consumer protection and market comp

Colombian Glossary: Spanish Words Only Used in Colombia!

Colombian Glossary: Spanish Words Only Used in Colombia!

Colombian Spanish represents the country’s identity and culture, with words that are used only in each corner of Colombia. Credit: Duncan Cumming / CC BY NC 2.0Colombia is not only known for its biodiversity, coffee, and music, but also for the richness of its everyday language. Colombian Spanish is

How to Cure Hangovers the Colombian Way

How to Cure Hangovers the Colombian Way

Colombians have mastered the art of partying, as well as the use of homemade remedies to cure the effects of hangovers. Credit: Victor Cohen / ColombiaOne.Colombians, known for elevating the art of partying and celebration to its highest expression, have also mastered the art of curing a hangover. A

Colombia Urges World Cup Travelers to Get Measles Shot Before June

Colombia Urges World Cup Travelers to Get Measles Shot Before June

Colombia urges 2026 World Cup travelers to get a measles shot before June, and host nations report active outbreaks. Health authorities set up free vaccination stations at El Dorado Airport and major bus terminals, and they race to protect departing fans before the tournament begins. Credit: Jhoan B

Why Colombian Spanish Is the Clearest in Latin America

Why Colombian Spanish Is the Clearest in Latin America

Colombia attracts thousands of international students each year who want to learn Spanish in its most accessible form. Linguistic experts highlight the highland dialect of Bogotá, known for its clear, flat intonation and fully pronounced consonants, as one of the most phonetically neutral varieties

Disappearance Reignites Debate Over Illegal Cosmetic Clinics in Colombia

Disappearance Reignites Debate Over Illegal Cosmetic Clinics in Colombia

A disappearance has reignited the debate over illegal cosmetic clinics in Colombia, a country with a strong reputation in the industry. Credit: Pixabay.The disappearance of a 52-year-old woman in Bogota has once again reignited in Colombia a debate that resurfaces time and again whenever a tragedy l

‘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