The First Colombian to Obtain the Title of Master Chef of France

The First Colombian to Obtain the Title of Master Chef of France

Andres Fernandes León incorporates haute cuisine techniques into traditional Colombian dishes. Credit: CascajalThe Colombian-French chef Andres Fernandes Leon joined the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France (MCF) association after a unanimous vote at the World Congress in Seoul, South Korea. His appointment

Best Nightlife Destinations in Medellin, Colombia

Best Nightlife Destinations in Medellin, Colombia

Medellin is one of the cities in Colombia with the best nightlife destinations in the country, offering a wide variety of nightclubs. Credit: Illuminau, CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0 / FlickrMedellin is considered the world capital of reggaeton, and it is also one of the cities in the country with the best nightl

War Between Dissident Groups Affects Thousands in Southern Colombia

War Between Dissident Groups Affects Thousands in Southern Colombia

The open conflict between various dissident groups is affecting thousands of people in southern Colombia during the election season. Credit: @FARCEP_ / X.com.The open war between dissident factions of the former FARC led by alias Ivan Mordisco and alias Calarca once again plunged southern Colombia i

Polls Show Uncertainty Ahead of Colombia’s Presidential Runoff

Polls Show Uncertainty Ahead of Colombia’s Presidential Runoff

With 15 days to go before the first round of voting, polls predict an uncertain outcome in Colombia’s presidential election. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / ColombiaOne.Just 15 days before the May 31 presidential first round, polls in Colombia continue to paint an uncertain political landscape, marked

Colombia Could Import Half of the Gasoline it Consumes by 2031

Colombia Could Import Half of the Gasoline it Consumes by 2031

Colombia could import half of its gasoline for internal consumption by 2031, industry groups warn. Credit: AP ColombiaOneColombia could face a profound transformation in the way it supplies the fuels that power its economy. If current trends continue, the country may be forced to import nearly 50% o

Seven in Ten Microbusinesses in Colombia Are Owner-Operated

Seven in Ten Microbusinesses in Colombia Are Owner-Operated

A study reveals that 70% of microbusinesses in Colombia are owner-operated: bakeries and neighborhood stores play a key role. Credit: Reg Natarajan, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr.Seven out of every ten microbusinesses in Colombia are operated directly by their owners. That was revealed by the latest Microbusin

The Shortage of Nurses in Colombia Worsens the Battered Health Care System

The Shortage of Nurses in Colombia Worsens the Battered Health Care System

Inequality in educational offerings, job insecurity, and better work opportunities abroad are some of the factors causing the shortage to become increasingly greater. Credit: UnimediosThis Friday, May 15, International Nurses Day is celebrated, and on the occasion of that commemoration, many reflect

Colombia’s School Calendar Explained: What Foreigners Need to Know

Colombia’s School Calendar Explained: What Foreigners Need to Know

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

Presidential Candidates Fail to Uphold Commitment to Avoid Verbal Violence

Presidential Candidates Fail to Uphold Commitment to Avoid Verbal Violence

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

Latin America Takes Center Stage in US-China Meeting

Latin America Takes Center Stage in US-China Meeting

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