Health authorities have reiterated that vaccination remains the main tool for preventing outbreaks. Credit reference image: subredsuroccidente.gov.coHealth authorities in Colombia remain on alert after a measles case was detected in Cartagena in early May. It involved a 25-year-old man who became th
The offer includes training processes in rock, Brazilian percussion, vocal and instrumental ensembles, and DJing. Credit: www.idartes.gov.coThe District Institute of the Arts (Idartes) of Bogotá opened new calls for free music training workshops in different localities of the capital. They are aimed
A new study shows tropical forests can recover most biodiversity within 30 years. Researchers found strong ecological recovery in regenerating rainforest ecosystems connected to Colombia’s Pacific Chocó region. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For editorial use only.Tropical
Foreigners in Colombia should understand local funeral customs and legal death procedures. Colombian mourning traditions center on communal support, religious rituals, and fast-moving burial processes. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For editorial use only.In Colombia, deat
A tribute to the Colombian woman on this International Women’s Day, from the perspective of Colombian women and men themselves. Credit: Alan English CPA / CC BY NC 2.0Today, the world celebrates women and their rights — and here at ColombiaOne, we celebrate the Colombian woman. Whether she has curly
Abelardo de la Espriella, Paloma Valencia and Ivan Cepeda. Credit: X: @ABDELAESPRIELLA – @PalomaValenciaL – @IvanCepedaCastUntil this Sunday, May 24, the candidates competing for the presidency of Colombia will be able to go out to public squares to present their ideas and programs, and try to gathe
Low-cost cosmetic procedures continue fueling the rise of Colombia’s underground “garage clinics.” Credit: BestInPlastics / CC BY SA 3.0The death of Yulixa Toloza once again pushed Colombia’s underground cosmetic surgery industry into the national spotlight. What initially appeared to be another iso
The Court also recognized in Ruling T-108 of 2026 that vaccines represent a clear opportunity for the prevention of communicable diseases and the reduction of morbidity and mortality in the child population. Credit: ICBFA court determined that parents cannot refuse their children’s vaccinations. Wit
Abelardo De la Espriella, the independent candidate from Colombia’s right wing, held his campaign closing rally in Bogota. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / ColombiaOne.Thousands of supporters dressed in black shirts with a military-style aesthetic, Colombian flags waving to the rhythm of epic music, an
Colombia consolidates its position in the global meetings industry, ranking second in Latin America according to ICCA 2025. Credit: Santiago Quintero, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons Colombia continues to strengthen its international position in global meetings, also known as the MICE industry (Meetin
The Colombian band Morat announced the first leg of its “Ya Es Mañana Tour” across the United States and Canada. Credit: Andrea Herrera, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons Colombian band Morat officially confirmed the North American leg of its international “Ya Es Mañana World Tour 2027,” a concert serie
Spanish singer David Bisbal will return to Colombia with his “Eternos Tour,” which celebrates the album where he reinterprets his classic hits. Credit: Fotostvn, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr Spanish singer David Bisbal announced his return to Colombia as part of his new international “Eternos Tour 2026,
Senator Bernie Moreno warned that the United States might not recognize the results of the elections in Colombia. Credit: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Flickr.The United States announced that it may not recognize the results of Colombia’s presidential elections if it is proven that there was voter i
The diplomatic crisis between Colombia and Bolivia deepens with the “reciprocal” expulsion of the Bolivian ambassador. Credit: Chile Government, CC BY 3.0 Cl / Joel Gonzalez, Presidency of Colombia.The diplomatic crisis between Colombia and Bolivia escalated this Wednesday to one of its most delicat
The administrative processes for the restoration of rights with excessively long stays not justified by regulations. Credit: ICBFThe Office of the Attorney General warned of failures in the processes for the restoration of children’s rights at the Colombian Family Welfare Institute (ICBF). This has
In the El Almorzadero paramo, in Santander, an Andean condor was born. Credit reference image: www.cas.gov.coIn the fifth nest identified by the Jaime Duque Park in the El Almorzadero paramo, in Santander, an Andean condor was born, but this time with a novelty: for the first time, conservation team
Bogota, Colombia is ready for the BAUM Festival with a lineup of national and international artists on May 22 and 23. Credit: Mixtribephoto, CC-BY-NC-ND-2.0 / fFickrThe BAUM Festival 2026 already has its full lineup. The electronic music festival will take place on May 22 and 23 in Bogota, Colombia,
Netflix released the first images from the second and final season of “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Colombian author Garcia Marquez. Credit: @NetflixColombia / IG.Netflix revealed the first images from the second and final part of “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” the ambitious television adapta
Cristiano Ronaldo has played in 22 FIFA World Cup matches across 5 tournaments, scoring 8 goals and providing 2 assists. He made history as the first male player to score in five different World Cup tournaments. Credit: PumaPortugal announced its list for the FIFA 2026 World Cup. Portugal officially
President Gustavo Petro and Colombia’s ambassador to Bolivia, Elizabeth García Carrillo (inset). Credit: X: @infopresidencia – Facebook: RestitucionDeTierrasBolivia expelled Colombia’s ambassador in La Paz because of the comments made by President Gustavo Petro regarding the situation being experien
Controversy in Colombia over alleged irregularities in Semana magazine polls that the electoral authority has suspended and is reviewing. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The decision by Colombia’s National Electoral Council (CNE) to ban the publication of polls by Atlas Intel in Semana ma
The initiative is designed to bridge the gap between low household incomes and the escalating cost of securing decent housing in urban areas. Credit: Juan Rojas via Pexels.Colombia’s ‘Ahorro para mi Casa’ is a housing Initiative for low-income families. In an effort to make housing more attainable f
ELN declares an election ceasefire as new allegations of armed pressure intensify concerns over Colombia’s 2026 presidential vote.Credit: Brasil de Fato CC BY NC SA 2.0. The National Liberation Army (ELN) has announced a unilateral ceasefire that will run from May 30 to June 2, covering Colombia’s f
Shakira announced that the group Ghetto Kids will join her during her performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Credit: GeriShakSpain, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrColombian singer Shakira will bring child dancers from Uganda to the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, an event
