Yuvelis and her movement are watching closely the upcoming presidential elections in May, as they will determine the future of fracking in Colombia. Credit: Christian EscobarMora, for the Goldman Environmental Prize. goldmanprize.orgThe Colombian Yuvelis Natalia Moreno Blanco, just 25 years old, won
Spirit started out as a charter airline before achieving success by introducing the low-cost airline model in the United States. Credit: Acroterion CC BY-SA 4.0The landing of the Airbus A320 with registration NK1833 in Dallas-Fort Worth, coming from Detroit, marked the last commercial service in the
Guatemalan singer Ricardo Arjona made history by selling out 6 Movistar Arena shows in Bogotá. The artist will perform between late July and early August. Credit: Jose Mejia, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr Ricardo Arjona once again proved his enormous drawing power in Colombia after becoming the first artist to
Colombia celebrates the Coffee Festival in Boyacá for the first time. The event will take place in Villa de Leyva from May 15 to May 18. Credit: Gorekun, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrBoyaca is preparing to make history with the first Coffee Festival, “From the Soil to the Cup,” an event designed to highligh
Shakira’s “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran” world tour kicked off on February 11, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, and will conclude on November 28, 2026, at the Pyramids of Giza. Credit: Shakira / XThe Colombian singer Shakira drew two million people to Copacabana beach on May 2 as part of her “Las Mujeres Ya No
Discover some of the most beautiful native trees of Colombia, one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Credit: Juan Andres Leyva, CC BY-NC 4.0 / NaturalistColombia is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, where a great variety of native trees thrive, many of which have accomp
A Colombian broke a world record by walking more than 3 km on a slackline while blindfolded in the Chicamocha Canyon. Credit: Nicolas Orellana, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flcikr Colombia once again captured international attention in extreme sports thanks to the achievement of Diego Alejandro Molano, an athl
Four cities in Colombia were recognized as Tree Cities of the World thanks to their forest protection efforts and tree planting initiatives. Credit: Game of Light, CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0 / FlickrColombia once again stood out in environmental matters after four of its territories were certified as Tree Citi
The JEP’s call for testimony from former presidents reopens one of Colombia’s most painful debates over accountability and memory. Credit: X Courtesy / Public Domain Colombia is once again confronting one of the most complex and sensitive episodes of its recent history: the so-called false positives
In its natural habitat, the chick remains with its parents for more than a year before taking its first flight. Credit: CAROn May 1, 2026, after a 60-hour assisted hatching at Jaime Duque Park Foundation, a female Andean condor named Cattleya was born, weighing 227.9 grams. Named for Colombia’s nati
President Petro launched the campaign to collect signatures for a constituent assembly in Colombia during his May Day speech in Medellin. Credit: @petrogustavo / X.com.Colombian President Gustavo Petro turned the May 1 commemoration—as expected—into a political platform to defend one of his most con
Natural spaces are also a relaxing option, such as the famous Guatapuri River, which has inspired many vallenato hits. Credit: CorpocesarAs every year, the eyes and ears of Colombia will be focused on the stages of the Vallenato Legend Festival, this time in its 59th edition, which will take place i
Today, Colombia is marking the final May Day of Gustavo Petro’s administration, with calls for a Constituent Assembly. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.May 1, 2026 will not be just another march in Colombia. It is the final Labor Day of Gustavo Petro’s government and comes in the final str
The emblematic Training Ship Gloria set sail on April 28 from the ARC Bolívar Naval Base in Cartagena. Credit: Embassy of Colombia in the NetherlandsThe emblematic Training Ship Gloria set sail on April 28 from the ARC Bolívar Naval Base in Cartagena on its traditional Cadet Cruise, corresponding to
The strategy seeks to increase the percentage of motorcyclists who stop in a timely manner at red lights. Credit reference image: Bogota Mayor’s OfficeAt traffic lights in Bogota it is common to see how many motorcyclists do not stop at the red signal. That is, unfortunately, in many cases, the deci
The decision represents a victory for the country by maintaining the measure that allows a significant reduction in the cost of the drug. Credit reference image: Bogota Mayor’s OfficeColombia obtained a favorable ruling in the international dispute initiated by the pharmaceutical companies ViiV Heal
The rule aims to reduce racism at football matches. Credit: Oreate AIStarting with the 2026 World Cup, players who cover their mouths while speaking or abandon the field to protest refereeing decisions will face a straight red card. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) officially anno
The national registrar of civil status, Hernan Penagos, stated that the implementation of the tool in these consulates represents significant progress in the modernization and strengthening of civil registry and identification processes. Credit: X: @RegistraduriaThe National Civil Registry has just
The Central Bank of Colombia announced that it is keeping interest rates unchanged for May and June, as the U.S. and Europe have done. Credit: Capture Video Central Bank.Colombia’s Central Bank (Banco de la Republica) decided to keep interest rates unchanged for May and June, leaving the cost of mon
Mock-ups show Trump’s portrait surrounded by the text of the Declaration of Independence with the president’s signature in gold ink. Credit US Department of StateThe U.S. Department of State announced it will issue a limited-edition commemorative passport to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with
Unemployment continued to fall in March, reaching 8.8% in Colombia, continuing a trend that began in 2024. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Unemployment in Colombia declined again in March, reaching 8.8%. With this result, the country maintains the positive trend it has been carrying since
A study by DANE reveals that nearly half of Colombian households are headed by women and that, of these, 70% are single. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.In Colombia, nearly one in every two households is now supported primarily by a woman. This is neither a marginal nor a recent trend: it is a consolida
Weekend routines in Colombia that help foreigners build real connections and integrate faster. The Sunday Ciclovía in Bogotá transforms major city arteries into communal spaces, serving as a primary entry point for foreign residents to integrate into Colombian daily life. Credit: Lombana / Wikimedia
Colombian cyclist Ivan Ramiro Sosa has been riding for the Spanish UCI ProTeam Kern Pharma since the 2025 season. Credit: Team Kern PharmaColombian cyclist Ivan Ramiro Sosa (28) won the third stage of the 2026 Tour of Turkey on Tuesday, April 29, with a solo attack on the Kiran pass. The Equipo Kern
