These five cult Colombian movies truly best represent the diversity and depth of Colombia’s cinematic landscape. Credit: Fair use of theatrical posters to identify the movies mentioned in the article.Colombian movies are recognized for their visual power and raw way of addressing the world and its r
Chinchina is known as the coffee emporium of Colombia, and is renowned for its giant coffee cup, the largest in the country. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneIn the heart of Colombia’s Coffee Cultural Landscape lies Chinchina, a town in the department of Caldas known as the country’s coffee empori
Colombia sentenced historic paramilitary leader Salvatore Mancuso to 40 years in prison for crimes against the indigenous population. Credit: Procuraduría Colombia.Colombia’s justice system handed down a historic sentence this Monday, January 19, against one of the country’s most emblematic former p
Here are some of the strangest laws and decrees that once existed in Colombia and were recently repealed by Congress. Credit: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.In Colombia, where reality often outdoes fiction and bureaucracy ages like boxed wine, there exists a series of strange laws that, th
Christian Gonzalez, the standout Colombian cornerback, and the Patriots are one step away from the Super Bowl after beating the Texans. Credit: Bernard Gagnon – CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Colombian cornerback Christian Gonzalez delivered a stellar performance to help the New England Patriot
Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to demand guarantees for Colombia’s democracy. Credit: Tittoqr, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has sent a public letter to United Stat
An Australian artist has captivated social media by sharing illustrations of Colombia’s traditional flavors and some of the country’s customs. Credit: mmmyoso, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrFrom enchanting juices to traditional dishes that evoke nostalgia, an Australian content creator has found in Colomb
Liliana Villarreal will be the Colombian in charge of leading the landing of Artemis II after its lunar mission, which is scheduled for February. Credit: NASA Kennedy, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrNASA is preparing for one of the most significant milestones of 21st-century space exploration, and at this
Informal employment in Colombia and Latin America in 2025 continues to be the main obstacle to improving citizens’ living conditions. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Labor informality in Latin America has become entrenched in 2025 as a drag that slows improvements in living conditions acr
Colombia positions itself for the first time as the number one tourist destination in South America, thanks to the high influx of tourists during 2025. Credit: Mabacam, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrFor the first time, Colombia has positioned itself as the number one destination in South America after rec
A poll in Colombia validates the victory of the ruling party candidate Ivan Cepeda in the presidential elections with an 8-point lead. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The latest poll by the firm Gad3, released in Colombia yesterday, Sunday, and conducted for local media outlets RCN and La
Family clans dominate local politics in some regions of Colombia, where political power often revolves around a single surname. Credit: Leon Hernandez/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Family clans play a pivotal role in Colombian politics, with entire regions often dominated by powerful patrilineal groups tied to pol
Colombian women are known for their personal care; for this reason, many of them have beauty secrets they put into practice to stay radiant. Credit: Jorge Larios, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Colombian women are among the most beautiful women in the world. They have always been known for their dedication to perso
Colombia is the rainiest country in the world, and in some regions of the country, such as the Pacific coast, it rains almost all year round. Credit: AP / Colombia OneColombia is often identified as the rainiest country in the world when rainfall is averaged on a national scale. Its equatorial locat
Colombian President Gustavo Petro canceled his participation in the Davos forum to prioritize preparations for his meeting with Trump. Credit: Ovidio González / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced the cancellation of his anticipated trip to the World Economic F
The Colombian Amazon is one of the most biodiverse places in the world. Exploring and discovering this region is an unforgettable experience. Credit: Josefordonez / CC BY-SA 4.0The Colombian Amazon is one of the most fascinating and biodiverse destinations in the world. Located in the southernmost p
In November 1967, a breakfast turned deadly in Chiquinquira, as the bread eaten by the townsfolk resulted in Colombia’s worst mass poisoning. Credit: Petruss – CC-BY-3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. On a Saturday morning in November 1967, breakfast turned deadly in Chiquinquira, a central Colombian munici
Viche is a traditional alcoholic drink from Colombia’s Pacific coast. This sugarcane-based drink is very common at festivities.Viche is an ancestral drink originating from Colombia’s Pacific region, traditionally crafted by the Afro-descendant communities of the area. Considered an elixir with medic
With its majestic mountains, lush jungles and Caribbean coasts, Colombia stands as the third most beautiful country in the world according to Forbes. Credit: Victor Cohen / ColombiaOneColombia’s beauty has once again taken center stage, with Forbes ranking it as the third most beautiful country in t
The typical dishes of Colombia’s Santander department are among the most notable in the country, with mute being particularly representative. Credit: Public DomainThe gastronomy of the Santander department, located in the heart of the Andes Mountains in north-central Colombia, stands out for its fla
Bambuco, a cherished and indigenous musical genre, finds its origins in the heart of Colombia’s Andean region. Credit: Politecnico Grancolombiano / CC BY-NC 2.0Bambuco is revered as one of the most emblematic music genres in Colombia.Bambuco is characterized by its distinctive binary rhythm and its
The town of Aracataca, in Colombia, is where Gabriel Garcia Marquez was inspired to create his fantastic literary Macondo. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.The name Aracataca, a small town in Colombia’s Caribbean region, is forever linked to writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, winner of the 1982 Nobel Prize i
Sisters Diana, Kelly, and Paola Garcia are taking Colombian folklore to Connecticut with their Ballet de las Americas. Credit: Ballet Folklórico de las Américas and Paola Garcia courtesyFor Colombian sisters Diana, Kelly, and Paola Garcia, dance is a way of staying close to home — even while living
Los Perez is a small town in northern of Colombia where nearly all the inhabitants hold the surname Perez. Credit: Sampues, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.Perez is a very common surname in Spanish-speaking countries, including Colombia. However, in this South American nation, there is a unique place close
