Petro invokes Martin Luther King to highlight how follower loss can be seen as modern censorship. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Colombia Presidency / Public DomainColombian President Gustavo Petro sparked widespread debate after reporting the sudden loss of roughly 300,000 followers on X. He framed the
Bocagrande, in Cartagena, the coastal city where Colombia hosted UNESCO’s “Think Before AI” Global Media and Information Literacy Week on education and artificial intelligence. Photo: Pedro Szekely / CC BY-SA 2.0.Colombia is not just watching the artificial intelligence boom from the sidelines. In O
Two Colombian cookbooks were recognized as the best in the world, highlighting the flavors of the Pacific and those of the rural communities. Credit: Micromacromicro, cc-by-nc-nd-2Colombian gastronomy has once again shone on the international stage. Two works that highlight the country’s traditional
Bogotá is running out of time and landfill space. With the Doña Juana site nearing full capacity and waste-collection contracts set to expire in 2026, the city faces the most serious sanitation emergency in a decade. Credit: AP Colombia One Bogota is edging toward a sanitation crisis that local offi
Pianist Benjamim Taubkin bridges Colombian and Brazilian music traditions through collaboration and cultural dialogue. Credit: Antonio BrasilianoBrazilian pianist Benjamim Taubkin has deeply connected with music and cultures through a lifetime of exploration around the world, including Colombia. Wit
Colombia marks World AIDS Day 2025 with rising cases and warnings about the relaxation of precautions, especially among young people. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.Colombia joins the world every Dec. 1 in commemorating World AIDS Day 2025, a day aimed at raising awareness about the HIV/AIDS situation
December begins and Christmas lights up in Colombia, a time of tradition and brotherhood, with some endearing and unique traditions. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The arrival of December in Colombia marks the beginning of a festive atmosphere that envelops the entire country for more th
Colombia’s Petro denounced the closure of Venezuelan airspace imposed by President Trump as a “violation of international law.” Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, once again appeared critical of the strategy of U.S. President Donald Trump of ha
President Gustavo Petro and Minister of Science Yesenia Olaya (right) participate in a strategic meeting to advance Colombia’s science and technology agenda. Credit: República de Colombia, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.Colombia is not just watching the artificial intelligence boom from the si
Colombia’s Petro announced yesterday the first agreements with the illegal armed group led by alias Calarca, denouncing a media conspiracy. Credit: Presidency of Colombia,The Colombian government, Gustavo Petro, announced yesterday, Saturday, that it had concluded the seventh cycle of dialogue with
Desert road near Manaure in La Guajira, Colombia, illustrating the arid landscapes that Universidad de La Guajira’s science, technology and innovation model seeks to serve. Credit: MirfakVelez_92, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.When someone hears “La Guajira,” they might imagine the desert, Way
Modern gaming PC setup illustrating the growth of professional game development and the gaming industry in Latin America. Credit: Prolete, CC0 1.0, via Wikimedia CommonsThe gaming industry in Latin America is exploding, and Mexico and Colombia are leading the charge. With the regional market hitting
Pereira is located in the heart of the Coffee Cultural Landscape, and this city has much to offer both locals and tourists. Credit: Julio Velasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedio CommonsIn the central-western part of Colombia lies Pereira, the capital of the department of Risaralda and one of the most at
Delivery of interactive classrooms with computers and projectors in an educational project in Cartagena, Colombia, illustrating how ICT tools can transform teaching in public schools. Credit: Dtokra, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.Colombia is getting ready to send ICT straight to some of its mo
Chocoshow is Colombia’s cocoa fair, a high-quality product experiencing significant growth that is no longer overshadowed by coffee. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One / @cacaodelsopon.Bogotá is hosting the new Chocoshow through this Sunday, the fair that brings together producers, chocolati
Digital transformation concept illustration, reflecting how CIOs in Colombia are using data, cloud, and automation to drive innovation and business change. Credit: Єрмакова Євгенія, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.When Forbes Colombia released its list of the best CIOs of 2025, four names had so
Colombian ajiaco. Credit: Jeison Rodriguez Sandoval/CC BY-SA 4.0In the heart of Colombia’s culinary landscape lies a dish that’s not just a meal but a manifestation of culture, history, and community—the beloved Ajiaco. This hearty soup, brimming with flavors and textures, is more than just a culina
Fresh produce area in a supermarket, reflecting how local fruits and vegetables can support sustainable gastronomy and responsible restaurant sourcing. Credit: Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.Gastrofest 2025 turned Bogota and Cundinamarca into a long table where local flavor and sus
Telemedicine in health care: Doctor remotely evaluates patient’s respiratory health using digital diagnostics. Credit: Nadiia Koval, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsColombia faced a health care reckoning in March when experts gathered at Latam HealthTech Forum 2025 to discuss a pressing problem;
Sondra Macollins is a criminal lawyer who is running for president of Colombia as an independent, breaking the strong political polarization. Credit: Miguel Olaya, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Majogusnanmarin, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.Sondra Macollins Garvin is a criminal lawyer who aspires to the presidency of C
In Latin America, the use of bateas is part of the culture; especially in small towns, this tradition has endured. Credit: Bastxerri, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsThe batea, also known in some regions as a washbasin or trough, is a wide and generally shallow container used for washing clothes, cl
Avianca announced the suspension of its flights on Airbus A320 aircraft for 10 days due to a mandatory software update by the manufacturer. Credit: Luis Ospino / Colombia One.Avianca announced this Friday the temporary suspension, for an estimated period of 10 days, of operations for all its Airbus
Trump’s call for a “Third World migration freeze” intensifies national tensions and fuels fears of a renewed wave of discrimination across the U.S. Credit: Public Domain In the wake of a violent incident in Washington, D.C., former President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric on immigration,
Colombia shines at the 2025 Bolivarian Games, accumulating 143 medals. The country currently holds first place ahead of Venezuela.. Credit: COCThe Colombian delegation continues to strengthen its dominance at the 2025 Bolivarian Games. At the close of the sixth day of competition, the national team
