Out of every 100 students who reach grade 9, only 75 continue to the secondary education level. Credit: ATEM.In Colombia, secondary education (grades 10 and 11) represents a challenge for the educational system due to factors that include the lack of guarantees to access, remain in, and learn with q
The hippopotamuses roam around damaging farmers’ fences and crops, killing livestock, crossing roads and railway lines, and even intimidating people. Credit: Ministry of EnvironmentWhat began as the eccentric whim of the most dangerous drug trafficker Colombia has had, the late Pablo Escobar, who 45
The Ombudsman, Iris Marin, set out four urgent decisions on human rights that must be taken by the new government of Colombia. Credit: @DefensoriaColIn light of the imminence of the presidential elections in Colombia (first round on May 31 and second round on June 19) and the change of government (A
Colombia wrapped up the 2026 Bogota Festival of Living Arts yesterday, with attendance exceeding 125,000 people. Credit: @CulturaenBta / X.com.Bogota closed the second edition of the International Festival of Living Arts (FIAV) yesterday, Sunday, with attendance exceeding 125,000 people. Over 10 day
Barranquilla established itself as a major tourist destination in Colombia during Holy Week with the arrival of more than 350,000 visitors. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC-BY-SA-4.0Barranquilla turned into a major tourist destination in Colombia. The capital of the Atlantico department reached a historic r
Clandestine drone schools are reshaping Colombia’s armed conflict with new, high-tech tactics. Credit: David Stanley / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).Amid an armed conflict that continues to evolve rapidly and adopt new operational logics, Colombia is now confronting a form of warfare that until rece
Best banks in Colombia for foreigners: a guide to opening local accounts, required documents, and alternatives to traditional banks. The Bancolombia headquarters in Medellín. As Colombia’s largest financial institution with over 30 million customers, Bancolombia’s extensive branch network makes it o
US has extended its ultimatum to Iran until tomorrow, while balancing threats and dialogue with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in mind. Credit: The White House.The countdown set by Washington reaches its limit with no clear outcome. The United States’ ultimatum to Iran, which expired this Mon
New revelations link figures within the Colombian government to alias Papa Pitufo and the “Petro for President 2022” campaign. Credit: @FranciaMarquezM / X.com.Recordings revealed last night by local outlet Caracol Television would confirm the existence of secret meetings last year between the head
Colombia has a wide variety of places and festivities recognized as heritage by UNESCO; one of them is the Carnival of Barranquilla. Credit: Mark Koester, CC-BY-2.0-Colombia is one of the most diverse countries on the planet, not only because of its geography and biodiversity, but also due to the ri
President Petro criticized the potential political use of the OFAC list and asked Brasi to extend the PIX payment system to Colombia. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.Colombian President Gustavo Petro lashed out at the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and said it no longer
Disocver the greatest hits of Colombia’s regional popular music, a genre that has gained significant global recognition in recent years.Credit: Corfecali, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrColombia’s regional popular music has established itself as one of the country’s most listened to and representative genr
President Petro stated that more than 70% of Colombia’s energy comes from clean sources, after advocating for the inclusion of hydroelectric power. Credit: Colombian Ministry of Mines.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, stated yesterday that the country has nearly 70% of energy classified as c
Easter Sunday marks the end of Holy Week in Colombia and throughout the Catholic world, ushering in a new season in the religious calendar. Credit: Luz Adriana Villa, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr.Easter Sunday is the day that brings Holy Week to a close in Colombia. After several days marked by silence, proce
A report notes that Colombia has the smallest gender pay gap in Latin America, although challenges to achieving equality remain. Credit: Apunto Group Agencia publicidad, Public Domain / Pexels.Colombia has become the country with the smallest gender pay gap in Latin America, a figure that marks a si
Choco is an emerging top tourist destination in Colombia thanks to its rich biodiveristy and natural wonders. Credit: Valentina Roldan / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0The department of Choco, located in western Colombia, is one of the country’s richest territories in terms of biodiversity. Although it has historic
Following Colombia’s legislative elections, gender parity in Congress remains an unresolved issue: only 29% of lawmakers will be women. Credit: Gustavo Solmott, Public Domain / Pexels.In the legislative elections last March, Colombia once again revealed a persistent gap in its political representati
Cartagena is one of the cities on the Colombian Caribbean coast with the best nightlife, offering a wide variety of destinations to enjoy the night. Credit: Creyesk, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrCartagena is one of the cities on the Colombian Caribbean coast that offers a wide variety of nightlife destinations
Santa Sofia, Boyaca department, offers extreme adventures and is home to Colombia’s longest hanging bridge. Credit: Petruss, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsIn the heart of the Colombian Andes, just 52 kilometers northwest of Tunja and 23 kilometers from the popular tourist town of Villa de Leyva, l
Colombian engineer Diana Trujillo played a key role in the Artemis II mission—part of NASA’s return to the moon—from Houston. Credit: Nasa Johnson, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr.Colombian engineer Diana Trujillo was last week in one of the most sensitive locations in space exploration: the control room f
The Coffee Route is a journey that allows you to appreciate the region’s beauty and discover all the secrets behind your favorite cup of coffee. Credit: Public domain/pixabay Quindío, located in the heart of Colombia, is a renowned tourist destination, thanks to coffee. With 252 specialized coffee s
The U.S. alleges that Russia has trained more than 1,000 influencers in Latin America to spread disinformation and align themselves with the Kremlin. Credit: Diego Delso, Public Domain.The United States alleged that Russia had promoted a training program aimed at more than a thousand Latin American
Mongo-mongo is one of the emblematic sweets of the Cordoba region during Holy Week in Colombia. This dessert is made with various fruits from the Colombian Caribbean. Credit: Fabio Mascarenhas, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrMongo-mongo, also known as calandraca, is one of the most representative sweets of Colom
Colombia is a country rich in tubers that, during Holy Week, are transformed into sweets to be shared with family. Credit: Gobierno Danilo Medina, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr In several regions of Colombia, Holy Week is not only a time for spiritual reflection but also a moment when traditional cuisine
