Both the Galil ACE (top) and the Indumil Jaguar (bottom) use 5.56×45mm NATO ammunition. Credit: Colombia OneOn May 8, 2026, President Gustavo Petro unveiled the Jaguar rifle, the first assault rifle designed and produced entirely in Colombia. The official ceremony took place at the General Jose Mari
About 7,500 Colombians have been deported from the U.S. since 2025, which is in line with the average number deported between 2021 and 2024. Credit: FAC.More than 7,500 Colombians deported from the United States have returned to the country between 2025 and the first months of 2026 amid an operation
Discover Colombian drinking culture, from shared aguardiente customs to strict DUI laws and nightlife safety tips. Joining a casual parche to toast with local spirits is a cornerstone of socialization, requiring expats to understand both the unwritten rules of the table and the legal boundaries outs
Colombia has no four seasons; altitude and thermal floors shape weather year-round. Colombia’s climate varies by altitude, with cooler Andean cities and hot lowland regions shaped by the country’s thermal floors system. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated image).Colombia does not have fo
Colombia’s Tren del Café rail project moves forward with CAF funding for feasibility studies. A freight rail line through Colombia’s Coffee Region would best illustrate the Tren del Café project, a proposed corridor designed to connect Antioquia, Caldas, and Risaralda and reduce logistics costs for
Colombia’s cost of living and inflation rose in 2026, squeezing local wages despite remaining affordable for expats. Rising prices for everyday essentials continue to drive up Colombia’s cost of living, squeezing the purchasing power of local households as inflation persists in 2026. Credit: Jhoan B
Colombia exported 340 million flowers for Mother’s Day 2026, relying on an efficient 72-hour logistics cold chain. Workers sort and pack fresh-cut stems at a facility in Colombia. The country’s floriculture sector sustains approximately 130,000 jobs, the majority held by women, to execute the massiv
The SOAT insurance was created to protect all players in a traffic accident (pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, car drivers, private and public transport passengers). Credit: webpIf you drive in Colombia, it requires compliance with specific regulations designed for road safety. One of these, the
Colombia tourism hit records in 2025, but hotel occupancy fell as short-term rentals captured more guests. The exterior of Mesón Hostal La Cabaña, a type of licensed accommodation at the center of Colombia’s tourism debate as hotels face lower occupancy despite record visitor numbers. Credit: Zarate
Colombia is seeking to ease the pressure on its debt through currency diversification and reduced reliance on the US dollar. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.The Colombian government has begun implementing a financial strategy that could reduce the country’s historic dependence on the U.S. dollar. The me
A slight rise in inflation in April confirms the upward trend in Colombia’s CPI, driven by restaurants, transportation, and food. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Inflation in Colombia regained momentum in April, confirming that the cost of living remains one of the main headaches for hous
Colombia’s estrato system classifies homes to subsidize utilities, but it has become a deeply divisive social label. Colombia’s socioeconomic stratification system, known as ‘estrato,’ classifies residential properties from 1 to 6 to determine utility subsidies. Although lawmakers created the system
Ibague is the first city in Colombia to restrict the use of cellphones in schools. The measure prohibits cellphone use for students under 14 years old. Credit: Flickingerbrad, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr The city of Ibague has set a precedent in Colombia’s education system by becoming the first to ban the us
Avianca Cargo exceeded 330 flights in barely three weeks, above the more than 300 it operated for the same purpose in 2025.Credit: Avianca CargoThis year’s 2026 Mother’s Day season has been the most important in the more than half-century history of Avianca Cargo. The company reported that, for the
The departments of Risaralda, Caldas and Antioquia understood that, if they joined forces, they could move forward better. Credit reference image: www.ani.gov.coIt has been a dream for many countries and governments to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The greatest achievement in that regard
The Colombian brand Amarpo accused the Met Gala of plagiarizing its designs on the napkins used during the event’s dinner. Credit: Amarpodesign / InstagramA Colombian brand accuses Met Gala plagiarism. Days after the Met Gala 2026, the Colombian brand Amarpo publicly denounced that some of its desig
Honda began competing in the IndyCar Series in 1994 and, along with Chevrolet, is one of the two current engine suppliers. Credit: IndyCarThe mayor of Barranquilla, Alejandro Char, confirmed the city’s interest in joining the IndyCar Series calendar. According to the district administration, officia
The first passengers to disembark from what is now known as “the hantavirus cruise ship” were the Spaniards, who were first given personal protective equipment. Credit: Stefan Brending / Creative CommonsThis Sunday marked one of the most important phases in the crisis unleashed by the discovery of a
Colombian mothers often use phrases to educate and instill discipline in their children; these expressions have become part of the country’s culture. Credit: Two Stout monks, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr In Colombia, a mother’s words are not only part of upbringing but also a key element of the country’
In Colombia, 360,000 archaeological artifacts were discovered during construction works at Tolu Airport in the Gulf of Morrosquillo. Credit: Aeronatica CivilColombia discovered archeological artifacts at Tolu Airport. The expansion works at Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport have uncovered one of the mos
The measures are related to the strengthening that is always maintained of risk analysis through coordinated work with other sectors, epidemiological analysis and, above all, epidemiological surveillance. Credit reference image: bogota.gov.coThe hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, rep
Medellin is ready to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the International Tango Festival. The city aims to officially recognize this event as Intangible Cultural Heritage of the District. Credit: Celikins, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr The city of Medellín is getting ready to celebrate the 20th annivers
Quechua is spoken by 14 million people in the Americas, Guarani by 12 million, Nahuatl by about 3 million, and Inuit by 100,000. Credit: Peter van der Sluijs CC BY-SA 3.0The presence of Indigenous roots in the English language is a living testament to history. Every time someone in London, New York,
An Indian delegation will travel to Colombia to assess the logistics and health measures involved in transporting the 80 hippos to India. Credit: Marcos Gomez, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.The possibility of relocating dozens of hippos from Colombia to India, in one of the most unusual wildlife operatio
