Colombian winners of MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35 LATAM 2025, including energy entrepreneur Luis Carlos Parra of Klik Energy, pose together after receiving their recognition. Credit: Impacto TIC. Some founders dream of building the next social network. Luis Carlos Parra preferred to p
Entrance of the Toyo Tunnel under construction in Antioquia, part of the Guillermo Gaviria Echeverri mega project that will shorten the route between Medellin and Uraba. Photo: Gobernacion de Antioquia / via Wikimedia Commons, 2023. In Antioquia, engineers are doing something that sounds like scienc
Portugal coach Robert Martínez spoke about Colombia, the team with which he will be in Group K at the 2026 World Cup. Credit: FCF / Кирилл Венедиктов, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia.Robert Martínez, head coach of Portugal’s national team, expressed deep respect for the Colombian national team after it was
A day after the groups for the 2026 World Cup were drawn, the cities that will host Colombia have been announced. Credit: White House. A day after the groups for the 2026 World Cup were drawn, the cities that will host Colombia have been announced. Colombia will open its World Cup campaign against U
Inflation fell slightly in November in Colombia, although it remains far from the 3% target set by the monetary authorities. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Inflation in Colombia during November showed a slight relief compared to the previous month: the annual rate stood at 5.30%, a small
The Colombian Amazon is home to more than 93 species of ornamental fish, many of which are highly valued in international trade. Credit: Swordw, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrThe Colombian Amazon is a mosaic of biodiversity that amazes the world with the sheer number of species it harbors. In this corner
Tourism leaders present Tourism 4.0 at Colombia 4.0 in Bogota, showing how innovation and TravelTech are transforming sustainable tourism across Colombia’s regions. Photo: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism of Colombia (MinCIT), 2025.When people think of tech events, they usually imagine rob
Food handlers serve hot lunches in a Colombian public school, illustrating how the PAE school feeding program is expanding coverage and improving nutrition in vulnerable territories. Photo: Unidad de Alimentos para Aprender (UApA), 2025.In Colombia, the idea of “going to school on an empty stomach”
Construction workers review progress on a building site in Santa Clara, California, highlighting the people behind infrastructure projects and urban development. Photo: Daniel Mekis, 2020 / CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.Anyone following Colombia’s construction sector in 2025 needed a calculator an
Petro highlighted his government’s determination to fight drug trafficking and denied the existence of the Cartel de los Soles in Colombia. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.Colombian President Gustavo Petro again spoke out about the alleged presence in the country of the so-called Car
The Spanish singer Rosalía is returning to Colombia as part of her LUX Tour 2026, with which she will perform more than 40 shows. Credit: Secretaria de Mexico, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia CommonsSpanish singer Rosalía has confirmed her return to Colombia as part of her ambitious worldwide Lux Tour 2026, a
Colombia Solar helps families turn sunlight into clean, affordable electricity, cutting energy bills by up to 80%. Credit: Colombia Solar / Ministry of Mines and Energy In Colombia, a growing movement is transforming rooftops into power generators. As electricity fees continue to climb, burdening fa
The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held at the John F. Kennedy Center. Colombia is set to learn its group rivals. Credit: White HouseColombia is set to play Portugal, Uzbekistan and the winner of the Intercontinental Play Off I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup; 48 teams were split into 12 groups
Colombia would support a negotiated solution to the Venezuelan crisis, following meetings with the minority opposition to Maduro. Credit: @petrogustavo / X.com.Colombia reaffirmed this week its commitment to a negotiated solution to Venezuela’s crisis, following the recent statement by its ambassado
Uruguay’s entry into the peace table adds international pressure and credibility as Colombia seeks to demobilize the Mendoza dissidence. Credit: @Petrogustavo / X Account Courtesy The Colombian government has officially announced that Uruguay will join the peace negotiations with the Coordinadora Na
The Colombian government suspended President Petro’s trip to China following a controversial visit by congressmen to Taiwan. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.The Colombian government announced the cancellation of the official trip to China that President Gustavo Petro and Foreign Min
The Juan Valdez coffee brand opened its first store in Brazil as part of its expansion strategy, with which it aims to reach 300 locations. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneThe Colombian coffee brand Juan Valdez reached a historic milestone by inaugurating its first store in Brazil on Dec. 4, 2025
Researchers work in a modern university laboratory, reflecting the kind of medical and scientific research recognized by Colombia’s National Academy of Medicine awards. Photo: Erez Haoraz, 2021 / CC BY SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.Not every medical breakthrough happens in a big international lab. Ma
Pigs feed together at the Instituto Línea Cuchilla farm in Ruiz de Montoya, showcasing modern pig farming and welfare practices. Photo: Horacio Cambeiro, 2025 / CC BY SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.Agroexpo 2025 did not only smell like hay and grilled meat. In the Porkcolombia area, visitors also hear
Barranquilla is ready for the 2026 Carnival, one of the most important in the country. It will take place from Jan. 17 to Feb. 17. Credit: Louis Vest, cc-by-nc-2.The Barranquilla Carnival 2026 now has an official schedule and promises to be one of the most complete editions in recent years. The cele
Bad Bunny becomes the Top Global Artist on Spotify in 2025 and becomes the first artist to earn the title four times. Credit: Erik Stattin, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Wikimedia CommonsBad Bunny once again dominated the global music landscape after becoming the most-streamed artist in the world on Spotify during
Colombia formally asks the U.S. for the identity of the so-called “Colombian Official 3” in the 2014 Odebrecht corruption case. Credit: Ovidio González / Presidency of Colombia.Through a letter from Colombia’s Minister of Justice, Andres Idarraga, to the U.S. Attorney General, Palm Bondi, the Colomb
Informal housing in Bogota, Colombia, has increased by 13% in the last seven years, with the serious problems that this entails. Credit: Bogota City Hall.A recent study by the Colombian Chamber of Construction (Camacol) reveals that the percentage of people living in informal housing in Bogota has g
A surge in agricultural supply brings long-awaited relief to Colombian households. Credit: AP Colombia One Colombia’s struggling economy may finally be catching a break, and this time, the good news comes from something as essential as the food on Colombia’s tables. According to a recent report prep
