Cocaine Seizures Increase in Colombia, and Venezuela is the Main Route

Cocaine Seizures Increase in Colombia, and Venezuela is the Main Route

Colombia, which is the main producer of cocaine in the world, is also the country that reports the most drug seizures. Credit reference image: X: @ArmadaColombiaDrug seizures have been presented by Latin American governments, especially Colombia’s, as proof of their fight against drug trafficking, p

Russian Embassy in Colombia Denies Recruiting Foreign Mercenaries

Russian Embassy in Colombia Denies Recruiting Foreign Mercenaries

The Russian Embassy in Colombia denies the report regarding the alleged recruitment of foreign mercenaries in Latin America. Credit: Russian Embassy.The Russian Embassy in Colombia pushed back against reports pointing to alleged recruitment of mercenaries in the country, a claim that gained traction

Colombia’s World Cup 2026 Participation to Boost Beer Consumption 35%

Colombia’s World Cup 2026 Participation to Boost Beer Consumption 35%

Colombia’s participation in the 2026 World Cup is expected to boost beer consumption by up to 35%, as well as sales of other alcoholic beverages. Credit: Gema Interiano / Colombia One.Colombia’s participation in the 2026 World Cup is already beginning to move concrete figures in domestic consumption

Valledupar, Colombia, Has a New Vallenato King 2026

Valledupar, Colombia, Has a New Vallenato King 2026

Jose Juan Camilo Guerra Mendoza was crowned Vallenato King 2026 in Valledupar, Colombia, during the Vallenato Festival. Credit: Janrito Karamazov, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrValledupar, Colombia, now has a new sovereign of the accordion. During the 59th edition of the Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata,

Colombian 5-Year-Old Female Race Driver Accelerates Into Stardom

Colombian 5-Year-Old Female Race Driver Accelerates Into Stardom

Colombian 5-year-old race driver Mia Florez Mosquera wants to compete internationally. Credit: Vistazo Actual InstagramIn a sport often defined by speed, discipline, and daring, one of Colombia’s youngest competitors is already turning heads. Colombian 5-year-old female race driver Mia Florez Mosque

Colombia’s Petro Criticizes Potential US Military Attack on Cuba

Colombia’s Petro Criticizes Potential US Military Attack on Cuba

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro criticized a potential U.S. attack on Cuba, asserting that it would have regional repercussions. Credit: Ovidio Gonzalez / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, flatly rejected the possibility of a United States military operation against

Mon Laferte Returns to Colombia with Her Femme Fatale Tour

Mon Laferte Returns to Colombia with Her Femme Fatale Tour

Chilean singer Mon Laferte returns to Colombia with her Femme Fatale Tour. The artist will perform in Bogota and Medellin. Credit: Ariela Muñoz, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr Chilean singer Mon Laferte confirmed her return to Colombia as part of her new world tour, Femme Fatale Tour, a concert series tha

Mother’s Day Drives Surge in Colombia’s Flower Exports

Mother’s Day Drives Surge in Colombia’s Flower Exports

Mother’s Day drives a surge in Colombian flower exports, accounting for 18% of annual sales and reaching a value of US$430 million by 2025. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombian flower exports once again find one of their strongest drivers in Mother’s Day. In 2025, this season generat

Colombian Wins the Goldman Prize for Defending River and Opposing Fracking

Colombian Wins the Goldman Prize for Defending River and Opposing Fracking

Yuvelis and her movement are watching closely the upcoming presidential elections in May, as they will determine the future of fracking in Colombia. Credit: Christian EscobarMora, for the Goldman Environmental Prize. goldmanprize.orgThe Colombian Yuvelis Natalia Moreno Blanco, just 25 years old, won

Native Trees of Colombia: Guardians of Biodiversity

Native Trees of Colombia: Guardians of Biodiversity

Discover some of the most beautiful native trees of Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Credit: Juan Andres Leyva, CC BY-NC 4.0 / NaturalistColombia is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, where a great variety of native trees thrive, many of which have accomp

Colombian Breaks World Record in Blindfolded Slackline at Chicamocha

Colombian Breaks World Record in Blindfolded Slackline at Chicamocha

A Colombian broke a world record by walking more than 3 km on a slackline while blindfolded in the Chicamocha Canyon. Credit: Nicolas Orellana, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flcikr Colombia once again captured international attention in extreme sports thanks to the achievement of Diego Alejandro Molano, an athl

Four Cities in Colombia Recognized as Tree Cities of the World 2026

Four Cities in Colombia Recognized as Tree Cities of the World 2026

Four cities in Colombia were recognized as Tree Cities of the World thanks to their forest protection efforts and tree planting initiatives. Credit: Game of Light, CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0 / FlickrColombia once again stood out in environmental matters after four of its territories were certified as Tree Citi