During the first quarter of the year, more than 368 thousand international airline tickets to Colombia were sold. Credit: Presidency of the RepublicColombia continues to become an attractive destination for foreign tourists. Despite some security conditions in several areas of the country, and even
Officers from the Chilean Investigative Police (PDI) accompany foreign nationals during their deportation process. Credit: Ministry of the Interior / Government of ChileChile expelled 40 migrants in the first flight under Kast. The government of President Jose Antonio Kast carried out its first depo
The Police brings the “Open Your Eyes” program to schools in Tunja to teach self-protection on the Internet. Credit: National PoliceDespite the fact that multiple studies point to the cyberdependence experienced, especially by children, who can spend up to nine hours a day absorbed by cell phones, a
Electric scooters are available in Colombia starting at around US$250. Credit: Georgiaautolaw.com CC BY-NC 4.0Bogota went from recording one death due to an electric scooter accident in 2024 to six deaths in 2025, according to data from the National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences
Colombia’s Petro revealed death threats against candidate Iván Cepeda and stated that the CIA is already aware of the situation. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Friday denounced the existence of an alleged plan to attempt on the life of pro-government
Profits in Colombia’s banking sector rose by 71% in 2025, demonstrating strong consolidation despite economic headwinds. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia’s financial system posted one of its strongest performances in decades in 2025. After a period marked by high inflation, elevat
Cristian Echeverri celebrates a journey from local curiosity to international recognition in astronomy and astrophysics. Credit: X Courtesy / Public DomainAmid the mountains of eastern Antioquia, where clear nights allow for an unobstructed view of the sky, the story of Cristian Echeverri began to t
The Disenso Foundation —linked to Vox— has accused the Spanish prime minister of seeking to “turn Spain into the headquarters of the radical left in Europe.” Credit: InstagramThe President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchez, leads the IV Meeting in Defense of Democracy in Barcelona, Spain, bet
Petro’s decision to appoint Daniel Quintero to Supersalud is igniting a storm, raising questions about power, credibility, and the true meaning of “change” in Colombia. Credit: Daniel Quintero Instagram.President Gustavo Petro’s decision to appoint former Medellin mayor Daniel Quintero as the new Su
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced from Spain that he would visit Venezuela next week and proposed a transitional government. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, announced that he will travel to Venezuela on April 24, in a move that mar
According to the District Secretariat of Mobility, motorcyclists accounted for 44% of fatalities. Credit: @SectorMovilidadIn the first quarter of 2026, 162 people died in traffic accidents in Bogota. That means an increase of 13% compared to the same period of 2025. The situation is critical for the
Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela has requested through letters that the United States justice system allow him to leave prison. Credit: Referece image: Bogota City Attorney’s OfficeAfter being captured in Colombia (1995) and sent to the United States (2005) to serve a sentence for drug trafficking, Miguel
In the countryside, the lack of moisture in soils decreases crop productivity and increases the risk of losses. Credit: Government of BoyacaThe El Nino phenomenon, which occurs when the waters of the tropical Pacific Ocean warm above normal for several months, alter the circulation of the atmosphere
A burnt Air Busan passenger jet at Gimhae International Airport. A battery pack placed in the cabin’s overhead bin was the cause of the fire. Credit: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and TransportThe Civil Aviation Authority of Colombia (Aerocivil) has prohibited the use and recharging of devices vi
Some traffickers have paused their operations or abandoned heavily patrolled areas. But the campaign of the United States only disrupted some of the trafficking corridors in the Caribbean, leaving others open. Credit: Reference image: @ArmadaColombiaDespite the military operation that the United Sta
Butifarras are the most emblematic sausage of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. In Barranquilla, this product can be found on almost every corner. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsButifarras are one of the most representative sausages of the Colombian Caribbean and a gastronomic symbol o
Colombian investment firm Veronorte secured stakes in SpaceX and OpenAI, bringing local capital to US private markets. Felipe Valencia and Camilo Botero, founders of Veronorte. The Medellín-based investment firm successfully directed Colombian capital into top-tier US private markets, securing highl
Neighborhood stores in Latin America make everyday life easier for communities, as you can find essential household goods there. Credit: Angel1419, PDM 1.0 / Flickr In Latin America, neighborhood stores are much more than simple points of sale: they represent a fundamental pillar of daily life and s
Frisby España SL is the exclusive owner of the trademark rights in the European Union, registered and protected in accordance with European intellectual property law. Credit: frisby.esThe chicken wars in Europe have reached a turning point as Frisby Spain SL officially announced its market debut for
Laura Pausini returns to Colombia with her Yo Canto World Tour. The artist will perform on April 22 at the Movistar Arena in Bogota. Credit: Ivana Di Carlo, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr Renowned Italian singer Laura Pausini has confirmed her return to Colombia as part of her highly anticipated Yo Canto
Petro rejected the notion that the government should refund US$6.9 million in taxes following the lifting of the economic emergency in Colombia. Credit: Cesar Carrion / Presidency of Colombia.The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, rejected the order of the Constitutional Court of Colombia to retu
As property values rise, thousands of Colombians face tax bills that outpace their incomes raising questions about fairness and affordability. Credit: Freepik / Public Domain The sharp increase in property taxes across multiple Colombian municipalities is no longer just a technical issue tied to cad
Colombia has granted legal status to nearly one million Venezuelans, including 300,000 children, through the Temporary Stay Permit (PPT). Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Over the past year, Colombia has provided legal status to nearly 1 million Venezuelan migrants within its territory, in
State-of-the-art rail profiling machine, essential for the maintenance of the Medellin Metro tracks. Credit: X: @FicoGutierrezA state-of-the-art rail profiling machine, essential for the maintenance of the Medellin Metro tracks, entered Colombia through Puerto Antioquia, in the Uraba region, in a co
