Colombian artist Mateo Blanco will donate two of his artworks to the Butler Institute of American Art in Ohio, United States. Credit: Courtesy Mateo BlancoColombian-American artist Mateo Blanco, renowned for his work exploring identity, history, and national symbols, has announced the donation of tw
Gustavo Petro, president of Colombia, and multimillionaire Elon Musk. Credit: Presidency of Colombia – Wikimedia Commons.Colombian President Gustavo Petro pushed back sharply on Monday after businessman Enrique Vargas Lleras publicly asked Elon Musk’s X to review whether the president’s account shou
Colombian reggaeton singer Ryan Castro announced his first stadium concert. The show will take place in April 2026 in Medellin. Credit: Andrelo Vanegas, CC-BY-SA-4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombian reggaeton star Ryan Castro has taken a historic step in his career by announcing his first stadium concer
Illegal armed groups in Colombia have increased their membership by 10,000 fighters in the last three years, according to official estimates. Credit:Angel Gomez Tarazona, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr.In the past three years, the main armed groups operating in Colombia have seen a significant increase in
Colombia’s stock market raced to a record this week, with the MSCI Colcap index up about 44% making it the top performer in Latin America. Credit: Josep Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia’s stock market raced to a record this week, with the MSCI Colcap index up about 44% so far in 2025, making it the t
Sergio Fajardo, Ivan Cepeda, and Abelardo de la Espriella lead Colombia’s first public poll for the 2026 Presidential election. Credit (left to right): Valora Analitik – CC BY 3.0 / Paulaicf – CC BY-SA 3.0 / IvanCepedaCastro – CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.Sergio Fajardo, Ivan Cepeda, and Abelardo
Colombian exports reached record levels in September, thanks to the agricultural sector, confirming a shift away from the oil-based export model. Credit: Genesis de la Ossa / Colombia One.Colombia’s exports reached record levels despite the complex global economic context and tariff pressures. In Se
U.S. military tensions in the Caribbean force the suspension until 2026 of the Summit of the Americas, scheduled for December. Credit: Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Wikimedia.Dominican Republic, as host country, announced the suspension and postponement until 2026 of the Summi
Disney Cruise Line will open offices in Colombia to let potential customers know about the company and its services. Credit: Disney Cruise LineDisney Cruise Line has officially docked in Colombia — this time, on land. The entertainment giant announced the opening of its first physical offices in Bog
The new head of the Peace Agreement Verification Mission assured the U.N. Security Council’s commitment to peace in Colombia. Credit: Vanya25, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.The newly appointed chief of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, Slovak diplomat Miroslav Jenca, stated that all me
The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will not attend the CELAC-EU summit in Colombia, which is at risk of failing due to low attendance. Credit: European Parliament, CC-BY 2.0.The 4th Summit between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the Europ
Cartagena will have a new direct route to Katowice, Poland, from Nov. 11 until January 2026. The route will be operated by World2Fly. Credit: Mikepscott, CC-BY-NC-2.0 / FlickrCartagena, Colombia, will inaugurate a new direct air route with Katowice, Poland, starting Nov. 11, 2025, strengthening its
Shakira becomes the first Latin artist to receive the Billboard Global Touring Icon Award for her significant impact. Credit: Mauricio Moreno, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombian singer Shakira continues to cement her status as one of the most influential artists on the planet. On Nov. 3, the supersta
Colombia had 25,278 people bearing illegal arms as of August, a 15% increase from the 21,958 counted in January. Credit: Brasil de Fato /CC BY 2.0. /FlickrColombia had 25,278 people bearing illegal arms as of an intelligence consolidation in August, a 15% increase from the 21,958 counted in January,
The CELAC-EU summit in Santa Marta, Colombia, next weekend faces the difficult challenge of strengthening economic and strategic alliances. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.In the city of Santa Marta, on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, the summit between the Community of Latin American a
Nanoparticles are at the heart of today’s most innovative materials research — including the development of technologies that may help battle diseases like cancer. Photo: CILAS, CC BY-SA 3.0/Wikimedia CommonsWhen people think about groundbreaking cancer research, their minds often jump to high‑tech
In Colombia, the third Andean condor chick was recently born through incubation, marking a success in the preservation of this iconic species. Credit: Government of Cundinamarca.At the wildlife conservation complex in Bioparque La Reserva, located in the Cundinamarca region — whose capital is Bogota
Underwater ecosystem. Credit: Dimitris Siskopoulos / Flickr / CC BY 2.0A new steel pod designed for life beneath the ocean’s surface could transform how researchers explore and study the underwater world. Developed by U.K.-based marine company DEEP, the structure — named Vanguard — offers a controll
A robot designed and built by students for a Robotics Competition. Credit: Noah Wulf, CC BY-SA 4.0/Wikimedia CommonsIn the bustling city of Cali, a group of young minds has managed to turn curiosity, teamwork, and a love for technology into a world‑class victory that’s making waves far beyond Colomb
Colombian cyclist Rigoberto Uran made history with the Giro de Rigo in Barranquilla. The event brought together more than 8,000 athletes. Credit: Jomenager, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombian cycling celebrated one of its most memorable events this weekend with the 2025 Giro de Rigo, a historic edit
Cocido boyacense is a stew originated in Colombia’s Andean Mountains and includes some little known ingredients. Credir – Wikimedia CommonsIn the cool mountains of central Colombia, a curious paradox simmers. Ask most locals in Boyaca — a region known for its rugged landscapes and humble agricultura
Colombia’s Petro ends its Middle East tour in Qatar, after visiting Saudi Arabia and Egypt and strengthening alliances with these countries. Credit: Mauricio Vélez / Presidency of Colombia.The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, concluded his official tour of the Middle East on Monday in the State
A councilman from Colombia’s ruling Pacto Historico party burned an American flag and shouted slogans against President Trump and Marco Rubio. Credit: Cristina Fonseca, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.A councilman from a small municipality in Colombia, belonging to the ruling political party Historic Pact
President Gustavo Petro said Sunday he will return to New York to speak at the United Nations Security Council next month despite US sanctions. Credit: Presidencia de Colombia – Public Domain Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Sunday he will return to New York to speak at the United Nations Secu
