Banana exports from Colombia broke records in 2025, with Europe being the main market, followed by the United States. Credit: CR / Colombia One.Colombian bananas closed 2025 with historic figures that consolidate their weight within the country’s agro-industrial exports. Driven by the recovery of in
In Colombia, single-person households have increased significantly; in 2025, they rose by 20%, and this trend is expected to continue growing. Credit: Quiltsalad, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrIn Colombia, living alone is no longer an exception but a growing trend. Colombia’s seen a rise in single-person
Teatro Nacional marks 45 years with record attendance, 36 new shows, and a model built by Fanny Mikey. The facade of Casa del Teatro Nacional in Bogota, a key venue in the theater institution founded by Argentine-born Fanny Mikey, which reached record attendance as it marked 45 years. Credit: Giovac
The figures confirm the rise in violence in Colombia in 2026, which is concentrated in areas where illegal armed groups are active. Credit: Agencia de Prensa Rural, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr.Violence in Colombia is intensifying in 2026, and the figures clearly confirm it. In the first months of the y
Restcafé is primarily engaged in the sale and distribution of food products, as well as the operation of restaurants and cafés in Colombia. Credit: OmaThe Superintendency of Companies (Supersociedades) approved an Oma rescue plan on April 21, 2026, a financial restructuring plan for Restcafe S.A.S.,
Controversy in Colombia following the mayor of Medellin’s cancellation of a book launch event for a book about the M-19 guerrilla group. Credit: Medellin Mayor’s Office / John Acosta, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.The Medellin mayor’s office ordered this week the cancellation of the presentation of a boo
Diets rich in fiber, fruits, vegetables and fermented foods favor bacterial diversity, while frequent consumption of ultra-processed foods, alcohol or antibiotics can alter it, Credit: mineducacion.gov.coAt first glance, the intestine and the brain appear to be at a considerable distance from each o
Natural spaces are also a relaxing option, such as the famous Guatapuri River, which has inspired many vallenato hits. Credit: CorpocesarAs every year, the eyes and ears of Colombia will be focused on the stages of the Vallenato Legend Festival, this time in its 59th edition, which will take place i
The Conference in Santa Marta will seek to establish a ‘support platform’ for countries in their steps toward the progressive elimination of fossil fuels. Credit: reference image: National Hydrocarbons AgencyThe war between the United States and Iran, which has inflamed the Middle East with undeniab
Officers from Migracion Colombia and the National Police escort the deported individuals before their return to the United States. Credit: Migracion ColombiaColombian migration authorities expelled five United States citizens on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, after fellow passengers on a commercial flight
Miguel Uribe Turbay, 39 years old, would die on Aug. 11 after remaining hospitalized for more than two months. Credit: Senate of the Republic.Progress continues in clarifying the assassination of presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay and in capturing those responsible. In recent hours, another
The Sifon River, located in the department of Tolima, is the only hot-water river in Colombia. This natural paradise is ideal for ecotourism lovers. Credit: SajoR, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsLocated in Murillo, Tolima, within Los Nevados National Natural Park, the Sifon River has become one of
Monteria is ready for one of the most important fairs in Colombia: the National Cattle Fair, which will take place from June 5 to June 15. Credit: Eduardo Hildt, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrMonteria, Colombia, is getting ready to celebrate one of its most emblematic events: the 2026 National Cattle Fair
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro warned that the minimum wage will rise again if the Central Bank continues to raise interest rates. Credit: Presidency of Colombia.Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, once again strained relations with the Central Bank (Banco de la Republica) by issuing a direct w
ELN fighters patrol a border region where state authority has largely disappeared. Credit: X – Commander Fabian.The promise of stopping ELN’s cocaine trafficking at its source has long been one of the most persistent pillars of U.S. foreign policy in Latin America. Yet along the Colombia–Venezuela b
A study by The Economist warns of a decline in democracy in Colombia by 2025, shifting from an “imperfect democracy” to a “hybrid system.” Credit: Presidency of Colombia.Colombian democracy has sharply declined and reached its lowest level in two decades. The latest Democracy Index by The Economist
From afar, the Earth looks healthy, bright when sunlight hits it. It is difficult to think that it could be at risk… Credit: NASAThe Artemis II mission has just ended and the crew gave the world a moving image: a view of the Earth setting, while the astronauts flew over the Moon. Both the journey an
Rap has found a powerful echo full of new messages in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Credit, refernce image: Natural National Parks of ColombiaRap, a musical genre with an urban genetic mark since it originated in the early 1970s in the Bronx, New York, has found a powerful echo full of new mes
In the world, Colombia is among a group of 16 nations with worrying levels of hunger, and in Latin America and the Caribbean, it resembles Haiti. Credit reference image: @PMA_ColombiaThe Hunger Map, recently released by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), leaves Colombia in a very poor po
Juan Antonio Sanchez Chimonja is already preparing to wear Colombia’s colors in an international BMX competition 2026. Credit: Facebook Tropicana Pitalito.At just 3 years old, when most children are still discovering balance on small bikes or pushing themselves forward with their feet, Juan Antonio
Jonathan Malagon Gonzalez, President of Asobancaria, reported that the organization has been monitoring the unjustified rise in insolvency cases. Credit: AsobancariaThe Colombian Banking and Financial Institutions Association (Asobancaria) denounced the existence of a criminal network that manipulat
A complete guide to tipping in Colombia: learn when and how much to tip at restaurants, taxis, hotels, and salons. A street musician receives a cash tip in an illustrative image related to tipping customs, where gratuities function as voluntary gestures rather than fixed obligations in many service
Colombia will host the Men’s U-23 Softball World Cup. The tournament will take place in Sincelejo from April 25 to May 3. Credit: Me Travel and Photography, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr Colombia will host the Men’s U-23 Softball World Cup for the first time. The tournament will take place in the city of Si
Iris Marin, Ombudsperson, warned about factors that put life, political participation, and the quality of democracy at risk. Credit: X @DefensoriaColColombia’s election campaigns are filled with digital violence. In addition to the violence carried out by armed groups in large rural areas in Colombi
