Gustavo Petro and Ricardo Roa. Credit: @ECOPETROL_SAAs if caught in a tightening noose, the circumstances surrounding Ricardo Roa, president of Colombia’s state oil company Ecopetrol—the largest in the country — continue to grow more complicated. Workers at Company turn their backs on Ricardo Roa an
The birth rate in Colombia has decreased significantly in recent years. Bogota is one of the most affected cities in the country. Credit: Fertilidad, CC0 1.0 / FlickrThe birth rate in Colombia has experienced a significant decline in recent years, consolidating one of the most important demographic
In Medellin, Colombia, there are more than 25 public libraries that promote reading across the city. Among the oldest is the Biblioteca Pública Piloto. Credit: IES Almeraya, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrThe cultural history of Medellin cannot be understood without the role of its public libraries — space
Colombia and Ecuador will investigate how an unexploded bomb belonging to the Ecuadorian military ended up on Colombian territory. Credit: Carlos Silva / Presidency of Ecuador.Colombia and Ecuador agreed to open a joint investigation to clarify how a bomb of Ecuadorian origin ended up on Colombian t
The electoral certificate from the March 8th legislative elections grants a discount on the cost of a Colombian passport. Credit: ColombiaoneColombia dropped the appointment requirement for passports. Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has overhauled its passport service in Bogota: Citizens can
Radamel Falcao Garcia is playing for Millonarios. The Colombian Football Federation (FCF) is considering inviting the veteran striker to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, not as a player, but as a key member of the delegation to provide emotional leadership to the squad. Credit: Futbolero / Wikimedia Commons
An indigenous ritual in Cauca will kick off the presidential campaign in Colombia for Ivan Cepeda and Aida Quilcue, the ruling party’s candidates. Credit: @aida_quilcue / X.com.Colombia’s presidential campaign of Ivan Cepeda and Aida Quilcue—his vice presidential running mate—will kick off in the de
Medellin’s Mayor Federico Gutierrez (left) and Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro. Credit: @FicoGutierrez / @infopresidenciaAs Colombia’s presidential elections draw nearer (first round, May 31), confrontations among political leaders — many of whom also hold highly influential public office — are i
A Vatican report ranks Colombia as the seventh country with the largest Catholic population, in a list once again topped by Brazil. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.Colombia remains one of the countries with the greatest weight of Catholicism in the world. A recent statistical report from the Vatican pla
Colombia completes its 12th Antarctic Expedition, advancing its push for consultative status in the Antarctic Treaty. Researchers and crew from the national Antarctic programs of Colombia and Ecuador pose together with the flag of Antarctica. International cooperation during these expeditions reinfo
Colombian presidential candidate Sondra Macollins proposes eliminating the departments to grant greater effective autonomy to the regions. Credit: Germiones, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Milenioscuro, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia.Presidential candidate Sondra Macollins proposed eliminating Colombia’s 32 departments a
Jhon Jader Duran ruled himself out [of the national team] because he fought with the group. Credit: IG: jaderduran9.The talented, albeit inconsistent, footballer Jhon Jader Duran appears to be on the verge of being left out of the Colombia national football team squad set to compete in the FIFA Worl
Breadfruit is a fruit from the South Pacific, but in Colombia, it is found in San Andres and is a fundamental part of its gastronomy. Credit: Ashay Vb, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsIn the heart of the Colombian Caribbean Sea, breadfruit has become one of the most representative foods of the cultu
Colombia has confirmed the discovery of a gas field off the Caribbean coast that could alleviate potential shortages in the medium term. Credit: Ecopetrol.Colombia’s Ecopetrol and Brazil’s Petrobras confirmed the discovery of a gas pocket in the deep waters of the Colombian Caribbean, off the depart
Former Colombian president Alvaro Uribe Velez called for unity between presidential hopefuls Paloma Valencia and Abelardo de La Espriella, as conservative sectors debate a possible alliance ahead of the presidential runoff. Credit: Colombian Senate and Tribunal Superior de BogotaAt a moment widely p
FIFA announced the first official song of the 2026 World Cup, “Lighter,” a collaboration between Jelly Roll and Carin Leon. Credit: Isakfotografi, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrFIFA has announced its first official song for the 2026 World Cup, “Lighter,” performed by Jelly Roll and Mexican artist Carin Leon. Th
Peruvian conglomerate Grupo Gloria exits Colombia, ending the production of Algarra and Lechesan milk after 14 years. A rotary milking parlor in operation at a dairy facility. The sudden shutdown of the Algarra and Lechesan processing plants by Peruvian conglomerate Grupo Gloria leaves many small Co
Cow eye chocolate is a traditional drink from Colombian grandmothers that is rich in collagen and is believed to help improve memory, anemia, and vision. Credit: Emma Mizouni, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimeida Commons In different regions of Colombia, especially in rural areas, a traditional drink prepared b
Biologist Brigitte Baptiste, the current principal of EAN University, has been announced by Sergio Fajardo as a member of his cabinet. Credit: EANSergio Fajardo, the former mayor of Medellin and presidential candidate, has begun to reveal the first names of his cabinet. On March 16, he announced tha
A probe by Colombia’s Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) is examining whether bundled tourist packages at the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira could restrict consumer choice. Credit: Jikatu / CC BY 2.0 / FlickrA new controversy is surrounding one of Colombia’s most iconic tourist destinations
The U.S. has reinstated the visa for Colombian President Gustavo Petro until the end of his term, which is scheduled for next August. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, said that the United States has reinstated his visa to enter that country th
Colombia expects sales to increase by 30% to 50% during the 2026 World Cup, with consumer activity extending beyond match times. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.Colombian commerce expects a significant uptick in sales during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sector projections place growth between 30% and 50%, d
Maria Claudia Lacouture said that the decline in United States investment in Colombia should be interpreted as a warning sign for the economic environment. Credit: X: @mclacouturePolitical and legal uncertainty in Colombia, deteriorating security conditions, fiscal volatility, macroeconomic instabil
Medellin was chosen by UNESCO as the World Book Capital 2027 thanks to its network of bookstores and libraries throughout the city. Credit: Jorge Mejia, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr Medellin, Colombia, was officially designated as the World Book Capital 2027 by UNESCO, an international recognition that highli
