Every year during Holy Week, sweets are a fundamental part of this religious celebration. Before the holiday, sweet festivals are held. Credit: Sandra, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrIn Colombia, Holy Week is not only observed through processions, liturgical ceremonies, and days of spiritual reflection. It
DIAN office in Bogota. Credit: Luis Ospino, Colombia OneA suspected data breach affecting Colombia’s national tax authority, the Direccióon de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN), has raised alarm among cybersecurity experts and citizens after reports surfaced that hackers may have accessed and le
The new joint military operation between Ecuador and the U.S. unfolds amid rising regional tensions, as the President of Colombia Gustavo Petro accuses Quito of playing a growing role in cocaine exports. Credit: Presidency of EcuadorThe United States has initiated a new joint military operation with
The Patillazo is a traditional drink from Colombia’s Caribbean coast and is consumed to relieve the heat during high temperatures. Credit: Adam Cohn, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrOn the streets of Colombia’s Caribbean Coast, when the sun begins to raise temperatures from the early hours of the day, one b
Colombia’s electoral authority finally approved the merger of Human Colombia, President Petro’s party, with the Historic Pact. Credit: Casa Rosada, CC BY 2-0 / @PactoCol – X.com.The National Electoral Council (CNE) approved the merger between the Historic Pact and Human Colombia, the movement of Pre
Colombia and Ecuador launch Operation Mirror, a massive joint military effort to dismantle shared drug corridors along the border. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa in talks. Their respective governments recently launched Operation Mirror, a massive joint deploy
Colombian exports grew by 12.6% in January 2026, despite the decline in oil sales, thanks to coffee, bananas, and non-monetary gold. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombian exports started the year on a high note. In January, overseas sales totaled US$4.25 billion, a 12.6% increase comp
Nicky Jam announced his return to Colombia with a one-night-only concert in Bogotá on June 6 at the Estadio El Campín. Credit: Nestor Soto, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr Puerto Rican singer Nicky Jam announced a concert in Colombia; the artist will perform at the Estadio El Campin in Bogota on June 6. The d
Colombia is preparing a decree to match Ecuador’s 50% tariffs on certain export products, in a new episode of the trade war. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.The Colombian government yesterday published a draft decree raising Colombia tariffs from 30% to 50% on a broad list of produc
Arcangel returns to Colombia as part of his La “8va Maravilla world tour.” The artist will perform in Medellín on September 5. Credit: Sandra / FlickrPuerto Rican urban music singer Arcangel will return to Colombia with his “La 8va Maravilla World Tour.” The artist will perform in a single show on S
Former leaders of Colombia’s FARC acknowledged the practice of child recruitment and sexual violence and apologized to the victims. Credit: JEP Courtesy.The former leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) acknowledged before the transitional justice system that the organization r
For the first time in 20 years, in 2025, remittances from abroad exceeded foreign direct investment in Colombia, changing the economic pattern. Credit: Barcelona City Council, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Remittances sent by Colombians abroad surpassed foreign direct investment flowing into the country for the f
A war thousands of miles away could bring Colombia a short-term economic boost through soaring oil prices. Credit: Khamenei.ir / CC BY 4.1. The war between the United States and Israel against Iran may seem like a distant issue for most Colombians. However, in today’s globalized economy, conflicts i
This Monday, more than 1 million Colombians abroad began voting in the legislative and primary elections on March 8 at 253 polling stations. Credit: Luis Mendoza / Colombia One.This Monday, voting began abroad for Colombia’s legislative elections and interparty consultations. Starting today and runn
On March 8, more than 3,200 candidates will compete for 103 seats in the Senate and 183 seats in Congress in Colombia’s legislative elections. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The legislative elections next Sunday, March 8, have turned Colombia’s political map into a mosaic of forces, figu
Restaurant Latido Singapore by chef Fernando Arevalo celebrates Colombia’s roots with flavors and stories reimagined globally. Credit: Courtesy of Fernando ArévaloSingapore’s only Colombian restaurant, Latido, reflects chef Fernando Arevalo’s inspiring journey—a career-long celebration of the rich a
Lomalinda lagoon in Meta, Colombia, resembles the country’s map and offers unique activities for ecotourism in the region. Credit: X.com/@GobMetaColombia is home to a unique lagoon that resembles the shape of the country’s map. Located in the municipality of Puerto Lleras in the Meta department, the
Shakira breaks attendance record at her free concert in Mexico City’s Zocalo. The Colombian star gathered more than 400,000 fans. Credit: Priscila Burder, CC0 1.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombian artist Shakira made history by gathering about 400,000 fans at a free concert in Mexico City’s Zocalo, setti
Polls on next Sunday’s legislative elections in Colombia paint a picture of the South American country’s political future. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.Next Sunday, March 8, Colombia is preparing for the first of the year’s three major electoral events: the legislative elections
The coca is a plant of ancestral use in South America. Cocaine, a toxic chemical derivative, has overshadowed its history. Credit: Andrés Gomez Tarazona / CC BY NC ND 2.0The coca is a plant with a rich and diverse history and is deeply rooted in the cultures of the indigenous peoples of South Americ
Laura Alonso was cast as Matilde in the Netflix TV adaptation of “One Hundred Years of Solitude.” “One Hundred Years of Solitude” Credit: Martijn Kuiper / CourtesyColombian actress Laura Alonso plays Matilde, a fictional character who embarks on the journey to Macondo, in the Netflix two-part adapta
The origin of Colombia’s city names reveals the indigenous, Spanish, and cultural influences that shaped the country’s diverse settlements. Credit: Darvin Salamanca/ColombiaOneColombia, a country with a rich history and cultural diversity, is home to many cities whose names reflect their indigenous,
Colombia condemned the US and Israeli attack on Iran and called for de-escalation of a conflict that threatens to ignite the Middle East. Credit: United Nations.Colombia rejected the military crisis affecting the Middle East following the attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran, which h
Colombians living in Paris, France, are a vibrant and supportive community, proudly representing Colombia through culture and way of life. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneThe Colombian community in Paris is one of the most vibrant ones in the diaspora. With a presence spanning several decades, Co
