Colombia has confirmed 66 deaths in today’s military plane crash in the Amazon region of Putumayo, with approximately 48 people injured. Credit: @mindefensa / X.com.The air tragedy that occurred this Monday in southern Colombia has now left 66 confirmed deaths, in one of the worst recent accidents i
Colombia’s new 35% steel tariff under Decree 0264 will significantly raise housing prices. Construction workers on a building site. The Colombian Chamber of Construction (Camacol) warned that the government’s recent decision to raise the steel tariff to 35% will increase material costs and ultimatel
Costa Rica ranked fourth in the index, positioned among the Nordic countries. Credit: CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Jean Boris HamonColombia ranks 68th in the 2026 World Happiness Report, placing it outside the top third of 147 countries evaluated and below five Latin American neighbors in the same ranking.The Un
An early political drawing by Fernando Botero from 1961 recently sold for over US$20,000 at a prominent art auction in Bogotá. Fernando Botero (1932-2023), one of Colombia’s most recognized artists globally. A political drawing from his early Burundún-Burundá series recently sold at a Bogotá auction
A complete guide for foreigners on how to buy a used car in Colombia, detailing RUNT checks, legal requirements, and necessary documents. A view of a green car’s side mirror. When buying a used car in Colombia as a foreigner, it is critical to verify the vehicle’s history through national databases
Karol G launches a “Baby Pelon” (bald baby) together with her Con Cora foundation to support children with cancer. The proceeds will be allocated to medical treatments. Credit: Nou Horta i Nou Torrenti, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrColombian singer Karol G announced the launch of a charitable “Baby Pelon” (
The Colombian cyclist announced his retirement from professional cycling at the end of the 2026 season, with the Vuelta a España as his final race. Credit: Sum of Marc, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombian cyclist Nairo Quintana announced his retirement from professional cycling at the end of the 2026
A Hercules aircraft similar to the one that fell in Putumayo, Colombia. Credit: FAC.A Colombian military plane carrying more than 100 soldiers crashed in the southern department of Putumayo on Monday, March 23, triggering a large-scale emergency response and raising urgent questions about the circum
Colombian Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez told Colombia One that the government will respond forcefully to the ELN’s new armed strike in Choco. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.A new armed strike declared by the illegal armed group the National Liberation Army (ELN) in the department of Cho
President Petro once again claimed that his government had lifted 4 million people out of poverty in Colombia thanks to its public policies. Credit: Ovidio González / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, claims that during his term nearly four million people have been lif
From left to right: Ivan Cepeda, Paloma Valencia and Abelardo de La Espriella Credit: Ivan Cepeda Campaign / Paloma Valencia X / El Universal.A new poll by the Centro Nacional de Consultoría (CNC) for Cambio magazine, published Sunday, March 22, 2026, reshapes Colombia’s presidential race: Paloma Va
At the CELAC Summit in Bogotá, Colombia’s Petro stated that U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio’s views would escalate global conflicts. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.The 10th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) was held th
The Colombian flag is flying at half-mast following the assassination of presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay. Credit: Presidency of ColombiaThe FARC dissident group known as Segunda Marquetalia ordered the killing of senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay. The attack took place
One in four people in the world do not have access to safe drinking water. Credit: CC by 2.0 DFID – UK Department for International DevelopmentThe United Nations released its World Water Development Report “Where Water Flows, Equality Grows” in March 2026, warning that the planet faces a structural
Over time, several occupations once performed by humans have disappeared due to technological advances—one of them is the human alarm clock. Credit: Jack Delano, Public Domain / Wikimedia CommonsThroughout history, the world of work has evolved alongside technological advances, social transformation
Colombian government imposes 35% tariff on Chinese steel, raising concerns for housing sector. Credit: @RedAlaceroIn mid-November last year, Cartagena de Indias hosted steel industry leaders gathered at the Latin American Steel Association. Their message was unanimous: China is pursuing a strategy t
Sandra Ramirez displays the degree she obtained from the Fundación de Educación Superior San Jose. Credit: X: @SandraComunesSandra Ramirez, former partner of the legendary FARC leader Manuel Marulanda Velez (“Tirofijo”), has received a specialist degree in Human and Organizational Development. The a
Pressure mounts for Ricardo Roa to step down from Ecopetrol. Credit: Presidency of the RepublicThe Ecopetrol workers’ union, the Union Sindical Obrera (USO), is intensifying pressure for Ricardo Roa, president of Colombia’s most important company, to step down. Following a statement issued earlier t
Adidas has dressed the Colombian national team without interruption since 2010 Credit: AdidasAdidas and the Colombian Football Federation unveiled the away jersey Colombia will wear at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on March 20. The kit runs deep blue with a graphic pattern inspired by the country’s two oc
Candidate Pedro de la Torre (left) registered as the vice-presidential running mate of candidate Mauricio Lizcano (right). Credit: Mauricio Lizcano campaignLuis Carlos Reyes stepped down from Mauricio Lizcano’s presidential ticket on March 16, just three days after joining it. On March 19, Lizcano n
Reference image illustrating the drop in birth rates in Colombia. Credit: X: @HMIDRFAGCold statistics do not fully capture the consequences that Colombia’s sharp decline in birth rates in 2025 could bring. For now, the figures released by the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) r
The Global Terrorism Index 2026 ranks Colombia among the 10 countries most affected by terrorism, highlighting a sharp rise in attacks and fatalities against global trends. Credit: Human Rights WatchThe Global Terrorism Index 2026 delivers a stark warning: Colombia has returned to the list of the wo
In Bogota, the capital of Colombia, robots equipped with artificial intelligence are used for auxiliary private security tasks. Credit: El Nuevo Siglo Courtesy.Bogota, the capital of Colombia, now has a new security guard — and it isn’t human. In shopping malls and residential complexes across the c
Norris in a scene from the film Delta Force 2. Credit screenshotChuck Norris, the world karate champion who became one of the most recognizable faces of 1980s action cinema, died on March 19 in Hawaii at the age of 86. His family announced his death Friday morning through his personal Instagram acco
