Ticket Sales from Abroad to Colombia Grew by 16.7% in the First Quarter

Ticket Sales from Abroad to Colombia Grew by 16.7% in the First Quarter

During the first quarter of the year, more than 368 thousand international airline tickets to Colombia were sold. Credit: Presidency of the RepublicColombia continues to become an attractive destination for foreign tourists. Despite some security conditions in several areas of the country, and even

Scooter Rules in Colombia After 700% Increase in Deaths in 2026

Scooter Rules in Colombia After 700% Increase in Deaths in 2026

Electric scooters are available in Colombia starting at around US$250. Credit: Georgiaautolaw.com CC BY-NC 4.0Bogota went from recording one death due to an electric scooter accident in 2024 to six deaths in 2025, according to data from the National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences

Petro Says CIA Aware of Threats Against Candidate Ivan Cepeda in Colombia

Petro Says CIA Aware of Threats Against Candidate Ivan Cepeda in Colombia

Colombia’s Petro revealed death threats against candidate Iván Cepeda and stated that the CIA is already aware of the situation. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday denounced the existence of an alleged plan to attempt on the life of pro-government

Colombia’s Banking Profits Surged 71% in 2025

Colombia’s Banking Profits Surged 71% in 2025

Profits in Colombia’s banking sector rose by 71% in 2025, demonstrating strong consolidation despite economic headwinds. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia’s financial system posted one of its strongest performances in decades in 2025. After a period marked by high inflation, elevat

The El Niño Phenomenon Could Begin to Manifest in Colombia in May

The El Niño Phenomenon Could Begin to Manifest in Colombia in May

In the countryside, the lack of moisture in soils decreases crop productivity and increases the risk of losses. Credit: Government of BoyacaThe El Nino phenomenon, which occurs when the waters of the tropical Pacific Ocean warm above normal for several months, alter the circulation of the atmosphere

Butifarras: An Iconic Sausage of Colombia’s Caribbean Coast

Butifarras: An Iconic Sausage of Colombia’s Caribbean Coast

Butifarras are the most emblematic sausage of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. In Barranquilla, this product can be found on almost every corner. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsButifarras are one of the most representative sausages of the Colombian Caribbean and a gastronomic symbol o

Colombian Fund Veronorte Secures Stakes in SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic

Colombian Fund Veronorte Secures Stakes in SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic

Colombian investment firm Veronorte secured stakes in SpaceX and OpenAI, bringing local capital to US private markets. Felipe Valencia and Camilo Botero, founders of Veronorte. The Medellín-based investment firm successfully directed Colombian capital into top-tier US private markets, securing highl

The Culture of Neighborhood Stores in Latin America

The Culture of Neighborhood Stores in Latin America

Neighborhood stores in Latin America make everyday life easier for communities, as you can find essential household goods there. Credit: Angel1419, PDM 1.0 / Flickr In Latin America, neighborhood stores are much more than simple points of sale: they represent a fundamental pillar of daily life and s

Petro Rejects Refunding Taxes Collected After Court Ruling in Colombia

Petro Rejects Refunding Taxes Collected After Court Ruling in Colombia

Petro rejected the notion that the government should refund US$6.9 million in taxes following the lifting of the economic emergency in Colombia. Credit: Cesar Carrion / Presidency of Colombia.The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, rejected the order of the Constitutional Court of Colombia to retu

Colombia Grants Legal Status to Nearly 1 Million Venezuelans

Colombia Grants Legal Status to Nearly 1 Million Venezuelans

Colombia has granted legal status to nearly one million Venezuelans, including 300,000 children, through the Temporary Stay Permit (PPT). Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Over the past year, Colombia has provided legal status to nearly 1 million Venezuelan migrants within its territory, in