The El Regalo neighborhood in Bogota, Colombia, has been recognized as the cleanest in Latin America for its waste management initiatives. Credit: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, CC BY-SA 3.0 / WikimediaColombia is home to the cleanest neighborhood in Latin America. El Regalo, a neighborhood located in Bosa
The ELN guerrilla group reacted to a possible military operation by the U.S. and Colombia in Venezuela with criticism and a proposal to Petro. Credit: Resumen Latinoamericano, CC BY 3.0.The Colombian guerrilla group National Liberation Army (ELN) responded today to a potential military operation aga
Informal work in Colombia is an alternative for many families seeking to cope with unemployment and lack of opportunities. Credit: Colombia OneInformal work is a reality that affects millions of Colombians and is characterized by the lack of formal employment contracts, limited access to social secu
UK firm lawyers will help Colombia’s President Petro be removed from Clinton List, but it has become a US$2.8 million spending controversy. Credit: White House and Colombian Presidency.A British legal firm has stepped into the spotlight to represent President of Colombia Gustavo Petro, deploying its
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has renewed his call for the reconstruction of “La Gran Colombia,” through a popular constituent vote. Credit: Cesar Carrión/Presidencia de la República vía Flickr. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has renewed his call for the reconstruction of “La Gran Colombia,”
If you’re a Colombian citizen living in the U.S. wishing to vote in Colombia’s 2026 elections, here’s what to know about registering. Credit: Josep Freixes / Colombia OneColombian citizens living in the United States who wish to vote in Colombia’s upcoming national elections must register their ID c
Colombia is preparing a decree to deindex the price of subsidized housing, avoiding the effects of the 23% increase in the minimum wage. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The Colombian government is facing a dilemma that will shape the political pulse in the coming months on the economic fr
Colombia, the U.S., and Venezuela are reportedly planning a joint military operation against ELN in Venezuelan territory. Credit: Brasil de Fato, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.Colombia, the United States, and Venezuela are reportedly finalizing preparations for an unprecedented military operation targeti
Rhodium, the world’s most expensive metal, is found in Colombia, although in small quantities, mainly in the department of Choco. Credit: Rhagchem / CC BY-SA 4.0Rhodium, the most expensive metal in the world, is found, albeit in small quantities, in Colombia. The price of this mineral on the interna
2026 will be a politically decisive year for Latin America: Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Haiti, and Costa Rica will hold presidential elections. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Latin America enters 2026 with elections that could redefine the region’s political direction in a context of low gro
The best international schools in Colombia are mainly located in Bogota but options are also available in major regional cities. Ministry of Education /CC BY SA 3.0 / Wikipedia CommonsWhile Colombia’s public education system is often ranked above average within the South American context, it still f
In Mompox, Colombia, local craftsmen have developed an art that they have now preserved for centuries: filigree. Credit: Juan Camilo Perez / Colombia OneMompox, Colombia, is the birthplace of the filigree. This crafting technique has its roots in the Spanish conquest of Colombia, especially in Mompo
Colombia’s regional breakfasts are not just meals; they are cultural experiences that reflect the diverse history and geography of the nation. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneColombian breakfasts are as diverse as the country’s landscapes, varying from region to region but always characterized by
From Joe Arroyo to Guayacan Orquesta, discover some of the greatest Colombian salsa songs of all time. Credit: Juan Camilo Perez / Colombia OneSalsa is one of the most prominent musical genres worldwide with Colombia having produced some of the genre’s most iconic songs. Through artists like Joe Arr
Disocver the greatest hits of Colombia’s regional popular music, a genre that has gained significant global recognition in recent years.Credit: Corfecali, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrColombia’s regional popular music has established itself as one of the country’s most listened to and representative genr
Colombian popular music star Yeison Jimenez reportedly died this afternoon in an airplane crash in Colombia. Credit: Ingelie / CC BY SA 4.0Colombian popular music star Yeison Jimenez reportedly died this afternoon in an airplane crash.The charter aircraft transporting Jimenez and his band took off f
A new orchid species, Epidendrum juaicaense, was discovered in Colombia. Learn about this purple and green flower. Credit: Gobernación de Cundinamarca.A new flower bloomed into scientific recognition with a new orchid species discovered in Colombia. The Epidendrum juaicaense made its debut in scient
Abelardo De La Espriella would defeat Ivan Cepeda in a presidential runoff in Colombia’s 2026 election, according to a new AtlasIntel poll. Credit: Caracol Radio and Colombian Senate.Right-wing political outsider Abelardo De La Espriella would defeat left-wing senator Ivan Cepeda in a hypothetical p
Francy Barahona is a Colombian professional salsa dancer and director of a salsa academy in Paris, shares a journey full of challenges. Credit: Courstesy of Francy BarahonaColombian salsa champion Francy Barahona has gone through a challenging journey that led her to direct CaliSabor, a prominent sa
In the history of 19th-century South America, few figures match the defiance of Ana Maria Martinez de Nisser, known today as the “Colombian Mulan.” Credit: Radio Nacional de Colombia. In the history of 19th-century South America, few figures match the defiance of Ana Maria Martinez de Nisser, known
Frenessi is the only restaurant that offers a virtual reality experience in Colombia. This restaurant is located in the city of Bogota. Credit: Frenessi Univiverse / Instagram In Bogota, Colombia, there’s a sensory experience that goes far beyond food: It’s called Frenessi, the first and only virtua
In Colombia, you can find the world’s second replica of Noah’s Ark, located in Tauramena, Casanare, inside the Tierra de Dios Park. Credit: Arca de Noe Colombia / InstagramTauramena, Colombia, known as the “city of avocado”, is also home to the only replica of Noah’s Ark in Latin America, a monument
Colombians have mastered the art of partying, as well as the use of homemade remedies to cure the effects of hangovers. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia One.Colombians, known for elevating the art of partying and celebration to its highest expression, have also mastered the art of curing a hangover.
Donald Trump calls the people of Colombia “great and incredible” amid diplomatic rapprochement with Gustavo Petro. Credit: Gage Skidmore / CC BY SA 2.0U.S. President Donald Trump praised the people of Colombia as “great” and “incredible” amid a sudden diplomatic détente with Colombian President Gust
