Navigate the Colombia school calendar with this guide for foreigners, explaining the difference between Calendar A and B. Understanding whether a school runs from January to November or August to June is the first and most critical step for expat families enrolling their children in the Colombian ed
Save the Children turns soccer into hope for vulnerable children in Colombia. Credit: @savethechildren_col / Instagram Account Courtesy In Colombia, for millions of children and adolescents, childhood unfolds amid challenges that go far beyond the typical concerns of growing up. Across large parts o
The announcement of the arrival of the Carter Center mission in Colombia is a message of additional guarantee to those already given by the Electoral Organization. Credit reference image: X: @Registraduria The prestigious Carter Center, which has monitored more than 100 elections in 38 countries sin
Among his campaign slogans were “Colombia is in a hole, vote for Goyo” and “If you need bread, vote for Goyeneche. If you need milk, vote for Goyeneche.” Credit: Entre Ceja y CejaGabriel Antonio Goyeneche holds the record for the most presidential aspirations in Colombian history, having repeatedly
Constructive language and the elimination of stigmatization, the dissemination of truthful information, and respect for peaceful demonstrations and protests showed low or critical levels of compliance or alignment on the part of the presidential candidates. Credit reference image: www.mininterior.go
Beyond Taiwan and tariffs, Latin America plays a central role in the geopolitical issues to be discussed at the U.S.-China summit in Beijing. Credit: The White House.The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing revolves around sensitive issues for the p
“No Nacido” (Unborn) is one of the Colombian productions that will be featured at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. This short film represents cinema in vertical format. Credit: Bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrColombian cinema will once again have a presence at one of the most important film events i
Colombia has released an initial list of 55 players selected for the 2026 World Cup, from which the final 26-man squad will be chosen. Credit: Colombian Football Federation.The Colombian national team has finalized its preliminary roster for the 2026 World Cup. Head coach Nestor Lorenzo unveiled on
Colombian singer Shakira will headline the halftime show of the 2026 World Cup final. The artist will be joined by Madonna and BTS. Credit: Whaun, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrColombian singer Shakira will once again make history in world football after being confirmed as one of the main performers of the f
The Population Genetics and Identification Group at the National University of Colombia uncovered the first scientific case in the country of heteropaternal superfecundation, a phenomenon where a woman gives birth to twins with different fathers. In August 2018, a woman requested DNA testing to esta
Colombia cuts its dollar debt dependency to 25%, saving 80 basis points by issuing bonds in pesos, euros, and francs. The shift reduces exchange-rate exposure and gives the government more room to manage public debt costs. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For editorial use o
Colombia’s mobile data traffic grew 11%, but rural areas still lag in 4G and 5G coverage. While major cities like Bogotá experience rapid 5G deployment, significant portions of the country remain unconnected, highlighting a structural digital divide that aggregate growth numbers fail to capture. Cre
Presidential candidate Paloma Valencia’s proposal to spray illicit coca crops with vinegar has sparked controversy and memes in Colombia. Credit: @PalomaValenciaL / X.com.Presidential candidate Paloma Valencia’s proposal to spray illicit crops with vinegar unleashed a wave of mockery, memes, and cri
Nicky Jam made a surprise appearance on the TransMilenio, the public transportation system in Bogota, the capital of Colombia. Credit: TransMilenio.The daily routine of thousands of passengers in Bogota was unexpectedly interrupted this Tuesday when singer Nicky Jam appeared inside an articulated bu
The Andean bear is the only bear species in South America and one of the most iconic large mammals of mountain ecosystems. Credit: X: @CvcAmbientalThe sighting of a young male Andean bear (or spectacled bear) in its habitat, the Chilí-Barragán biological corridor in the Bugalagrande River basin, cap
Carlos Fernando Galan launched new criticisms of the relationship between the government of Gustavo Petro (inset) and the mayors of the country’s capital cities. Credit: X: @CarlosFGalan – X: @infopresidenciaThe distance between the mayor of Bogota, Carlos Fernando Galan, and the president of Colomb
In Colombia, IDMC recorded 394,106 displacements due to conflict and violence in 2025, the highest figure documented to date, as a result of the worsening of violence and internal conflict. Credit: www.unidadvictimas.gov.coTo the description of the serious humanitarian crisis that Colombia is experi
Juanes will be the first artist to perform at DAVIarena in Colombia, one of the largest entertainment venues in Latin America. Credit: Daviarenaco / InstagramColombian singer Juanes will officially inaugurate DAVIarena, Colombia, the new multipurpose entertainment venue located in Sabaneta, Antioqui
Uraba reaches for the stars as Antioquia invites Elon Musk to look toward Colombia. Credit: Daniel Oberhaus / CC by 2.0.The possibility that a SpaceX rocket could one day rise from Colombia’s Caribbean coast may sound like science fiction. Yet a brief exchange on X between Elon Musk and Antioquia’s
Colombia will be able to watch Colombia national team matches during the World Cup in movie theaters, as well as other important tournament matches. Credit: Chidorian, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr Football fans in Colombia will have a new way to experience the excitement of the 2026 World Cup. The cinem
Colombia received 52 nominations at the 2026 World Travel Awards, and voting will remain open until June 12. Credit: Monica Cruz R, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrColombia once again stood out on the international tourism stage after receiving 52 nominations at the 2026 World Travel Awards, considered the
The U.S. dollar has been gaining strength against the Colombian peso since late April 2026. Credit: Image created with the help of AI.The U.S. dollar (USD) has been rising against the Colombian peso (COP) since late April 2026 and has kept the trend as of mid-May, with the USD/COP exchange rate clim
Discover how Colombians really feel about Colombia’s narco past, from narco tours to the Netflix effect on identity. Rather than glorifying the violence for entertainment, many locals prefer to honor the victims at memorial sites like Medellín’s Parque de la Vida, which was built exactly where carte
J.P. Morgan’s Ángela Hurtado warns about Colombia’s investment crisis as foreign capital drops ahead of 2027 elections. The Wall Street bank’s local operations have maintained profitability and expanded their legal standing, even as the broader country faces a multi-year decline in foreign direct in
