Meatless Dishes That Characterize Colombian Holy Week

Meatless Dishes That Characterize Colombian Holy Week

In Colombia, meatless dishes are commonly eaten during Holy Week. Here you’ll find easy recipes for the Holy Week season. Credit: wEnDaLicious, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0During Holy Week, thousands of families in Colombia maintain the tradition of avoiding red meat and opting for simple, affordable, and flavor

The 1983 Popayan Earthquake That Terrorized Colombians on Holy Thursday

The 1983 Popayan Earthquake That Terrorized Colombians on Holy Thursday

On Holy Thursday in 1983, an earthquake destroyed Popayan, one of Colombia’s most devout cities, in the midst of Holy Week. Credit: Colombian Geological Survey.The Holy Thursday of 1983, the city of Popayan, in Colombia, experienced one of the most intense moments of its religious calendar. The whit

At Easter, Ways of Eating Fish That Could Be a ‘Sin’ for Your Health

At Easter, Ways of Eating Fish That Could Be a ‘Sin’ for Your Health

Fish that are easily found in supermarkets, such as trout, tuna, sardines, salmon, mojarra, and catfish, are very beneficial because they are rich in omega-3, vitamin B12, and help reduce the risk of arrhythmias, improve blood circulation, and control triglyceride levels. Credit: gobiernobogota.gov.

The Corozo Sweet: A Holy Week Symbol in the Colombian Caribbean

The Corozo Sweet: A Holy Week Symbol in the Colombian Caribbean

The corozo sweet is one of the emblematic desserts of the Colombian Caribbean during Holy Week. Credit: Jdvillalobos, Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons Each year during Holy Week, households across the Colombian Caribbean fill with sweet aromas, vibrant colors, and memories of tradition. Among the m

Cartagena, Best International Destination at the Food and Travel Awards

Cartagena, Best International Destination at the Food and Travel Awards

Cartagena’s historic walled city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, blends colonial architecture, vibrant culture, and Caribbean charm, key factors behind its recognition as Best International Destination. Credit: Aria Hotels Courtesy Cartagena was named Best International Destination at the Food and Tr

All-Out Conflict in Colombia Between the Government and the Central Bank

All-Out Conflict in Colombia Between the Government and the Central Bank

Yesterday’s interest rate hike sparked an all-out war between the Colombian government and the central bank over monetary policy. Credit: Joel Gonzalez / Presidency of Colombia.Colombia’s Central Bank yesterday raised the interest rate by 100 basis points to 11.25%, in a decision that deepens differ

Fires in the Orinoquia Affect Bogota’s air, Although there is no Alert

Fires in the Orinoquia Affect Bogota’s air, Although there is no Alert

Bogota has received smoke and pollutants from forest fires in the Orinoquía and neighboring countries also located in northern South America. Credit: District Environmental SecretariatIn recent days, Bogota has received smoke and pollutants from forest fires in the Orinoquia and neighboring countrie

Valledupar Prepares for 59th Edition of the Vallenato Festival 2026

Valledupar Prepares for 59th Edition of the Vallenato Festival 2026

Valledupar is getting ready for one of the most important celebrations of Colombian folklore: the 2026 Vallenato Festival in its 59th edition. Credit: Carlos A Zambrano, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr Valledupar is getting ready to celebrate one of its most important cultural events: The 59th edition of t

US Includes Colombia in the ‘Greater North America’ Security Perimeter

US Includes Colombia in the ‘Greater North America’ Security Perimeter

US has included Colombia within the scope of its “Greater North America” security initiative, which stretches from Greenland to the Andes. Credit: US Secretary of War.The United States has included Colombia within the so-called “Greater North America” security perimeter, a decision that expands its

Children Rescued After Hiding from FARC Dissidents in the Colombian Jungle

Children Rescued After Hiding from FARC Dissidents in the Colombian Jungle

The Colombian military rescued six siblings—including five minors—from the jungle, whom FARC dissidents had been attempting to recruit. Credit: @Ejercito_Div3 / X.com.Six siblings, five of them minors, were rescued by the Army in the Caqueta jungle, in southern Colombia, after spending several days

Bogota Begins to Transform its Mobility with 68 New Electric Buses

Bogota Begins to Transform its Mobility with 68 New Electric Buses

Bogotá has just incorporated 68 new electric buses manufactured in Colombia. Credit: transmilenio.gov.co/The capital of Colombia continues to make progress in its goal of becoming increasingly environmentally friendly. This objective has been a priority for the past administrations, and the current