US Gives Former Colombian Drug Traffickers 60 Days to Leave the Country

US Gives Former Colombian Drug Traffickers 60 Days to Leave the Country

Due to immigration policy, and despite existing agreements, the U.S. is giving former Colombian drug traffickers 60 days to leave the country. Credit: PxHere.The United States has reportedly given two former Colombian drug traffickers 60 days to leave the country, in a decision that once again puts

Sachica: The Colombian Town that Consumes the Most Beer

Sachica: The Colombian Town that Consumes the Most Beer

Sachica is the town in Colombia that consumes the most beer, and it is even said to be the town with the highest beer consumption in the world, with 190 liters consumed per person each year. Credit: Irma Beltran ColombiaOne.Sachica has earned a unique place in Colombian popular culture for an unusua

The Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Its Impact on Colombia

The Closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Its Impact on Colombia

The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting the Colombian economy: rising costs, inflation, and a decline in investment. Credit: Sima Ghaffarzadeh, Public Domain / Pexels.Despite the latest messages of de-escalation between the U.S. and Iran, tensions in the Middle East and the closur

Popular Phrases Colombian Mothers Often Say

Popular Phrases Colombian Mothers Often Say

Colombian mothers often use phrases to educate and instill discipline in their children; these expressions have become part of the country’s culture. Credit: Two Stout monks, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr In Colombia, a mother’s words are not only part of upbringing but also a key element of the country’

Greetings in Colombia: Kisses, Handshakes, and Body Language Explained

Greetings in Colombia: Kisses, Handshakes, and Body Language Explained

Learn how Colombians greet with kisses, handshakes, and body language to avoid etiquette mistakes. Physical greetings like cheek kisses and embraces are a central part of Colombian and broader Latin social culture. Understanding these unspoken rules helps visitors and newcomers build genuine connect

Colombia’s Exports Grew 15.5% in the First Quarter of 2026

Colombia’s Exports Grew 15.5% in the First Quarter of 2026

Figures from the National Coffee Growers Federation show that coffee exports declined between January and April of this year. Credit:Puerto de CartagenaColombia’s exports totaled US$13,809.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, a 15.5% year-over-year increase. Highlights show March as the month of

Indian Organization to Visit Colombia to Evaluate Hippo Relocation Efforts

Indian Organization to Visit Colombia to Evaluate Hippo Relocation Efforts

An Indian delegation will travel to Colombia to assess the logistics and health measures involved in transporting the 80 hippos to India. Credit: Marcos Gomez, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.The possibility of relocating dozens of hippos from Colombia to India, in one of the most unusual wildlife operatio

25 Colombian Housing Designers Participated in Milano Design Week 2026

25 Colombian Housing Designers Participated in Milano Design Week 2026

For this reason, the proposals presented explored how spaces can influence the way people live, feel, and relate to their environment. Credit: www.milanodesignweek.coColombian housing designers from cities such as Monteria, Cartagena, Barranquilla, Santa Marta, Bogota and Medellin were brought toget

Murillo Drops Out, Backs Cepeda for Colombia’s Presidency

Murillo Drops Out, Backs Cepeda for Colombia’s Presidency

Luis G. Murillo withdrew his presidential candidacy to throw his support behind the ruling party’s candidate, Cepeda, in the Colombian elections. Credit: @PizarroMariaJo / X.com.Luis Gilberto Murillo on Wednesday formally announced his withdrawal from the presidential race and declared his endorseme

Colombia’s Gas Imports Soar From 3% to 23%, and Could Hit 39% in 2026

Colombia’s Gas Imports Soar From 3% to 23%, and Could Hit 39% in 2026

Colombia’s gas imports jumped to 23% in 2026 and could reach 39% by year-end, raising power costs. A gas stove flame illustrates the rising cost of natural gas in Colombia, where imports are becoming more important for household energy and electricity generation. Credit: Lisa Redfern / Wikimedia Com

Controversy in Colombia Over Valencia–Noboa Talks and Tariff Cuts

Controversy in Colombia Over Valencia–Noboa Talks and Tariff Cuts

Noboa enters the Colombian election campaign following a conversation with opposition candidate Paloma Valencia and the reduction of tariffs. Credit: Juan Diego Montenegro, Presidency of Ecuador.The conversation between opposition presidential candidate Paloma Valencia and the president of Ecuador,