The history of the Bogota Metro dates back to 1940, when Mayor Carlos Sanz de Santamaria put the first formal proposal on the table. Credit: District Planning SecretariatOn Friday, May 22, 2026, train number 2 of Line 1 of the Bogota Metro ran on the elevated viaduct for the first time in the projec
According to the Department of Homeland Security, there are nearly one million Colombian people in the United States. Credit:Day 1 CPTU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Friday, May 22, 2026, a new directive requiring foreign nationals with temporary visas to apply for per
A Colombian manufacturer is making global headlines after its newest product, featuring ultra-silent technology, sold out across U.S. retail platforms. Credit: Image created with AI.A Colombian intimate wellness brand is making global headlines after its newest product featuring advanced ultra-silen
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro said that he had “punished” Laura Sarabia by sending her to the United Kingdom as ambassador. Credit: Cesar Carrion – Presidency of the Republic.A recent comment by Colombian President Gustavo Petro describing diplomatic appointments as a kind of “punishment” has r
Caimans or Orinoco crocodiles are a species declared critically endangered mainly because of illegal hunting. Credit reference image: Unimedios.What is happening to the caimans being cared for at the Roberto Franco Station of the National University of Colombia (UNAL) in Villavicencio (Meta), in cen
“Yo soy Betty, la fea” is a Colombian telenovela that has left an indelible mark on the history of television worldwide. Credit: RCN Television (Illustrative Purpose)‘Ugly Betty,’ originally “Yo soy Betty, la Fea” is a Colombian telenovela (soap opera) that has left an indelible mark on the history
Richard Childress Racing Crew Chief Andy (left) Street talks with Busch (right) in late April. Credit: RCR RacingTwo-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 41 in Charlotte, North Carolina, after being hospitalized with a serious illness. The Busch fa
Ecuador responded to the Andean Community, stating that it is maintaining the 100% tariffs on Colombia, in a new chapter of the trade war. Credit: Presidency of Colombia.Ecuador decided to maintain the 100% tariff on Colombian products despite the ultimatum issued by the Andean Community (CAN), deep
Colombia is the country with the greatest variety of fruits in the world. The country has more than 400 endemic fruit species. Credit: Premshee Pillai, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrColombia is not only recognized for its biodiversity in birds, flowers, and ecosystems, but also for the fruit richness that
Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed the creation of a 200,000-peso bill in honor of the recently deceased singer Toto la Momposina. Credit: Bogota Mayor’s Office.Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed the creation of a 200,000-peso bill featuring the image of Toto la Momposina as a tribut
Colombia proposes new safety and registration rules for electric scooters and e-bikes. The draft regulation introduces technical standards, mandatory equipment, and a national registry system for micromobility vehicles. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For editorial use only
The latest polls ahead of the May 31 vote in Colombia paint a mixed picture for the second and final round of voting on June 21. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / ColombiaOne.Nine days before Colombia’s May 31 presidential elections, the last two major polls authorized before the statistical blackout pa
Health authorities have reiterated that vaccination remains the main tool for preventing outbreaks. Credit reference image: subredsuroccidente.gov.coHealth authorities in Colombia remain on alert after a measles case was detected in Cartagena in early May. It involved a 25-year-old man who became th
The offer includes training processes in rock, Brazilian percussion, vocal and instrumental ensembles, and DJing. Credit: www.idartes.gov.coThe District Institute of the Arts (Idartes) of Bogotá opened new calls for free music training workshops in different localities of the capital. They are aimed
A new study shows tropical forests can recover most biodiversity within 30 years. Researchers found strong ecological recovery in regenerating rainforest ecosystems connected to Colombia’s Pacific Chocó region. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For editorial use only.Tropical
Foreigners in Colombia should understand local funeral customs and legal death procedures. Colombian mourning traditions center on communal support, religious rituals, and fast-moving burial processes. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For editorial use only.In Colombia, deat
A tribute to the Colombian woman on this International Women’s Day, from the perspective of Colombian women and men themselves. Credit: Alan English CPA / CC BY NC 2.0Today, the world celebrates women and their rights — and here at ColombiaOne, we celebrate the Colombian woman. Whether she has curly
Abelardo de la Espriella, Paloma Valencia and Ivan Cepeda. Credit: X: @ABDELAESPRIELLA – @PalomaValenciaL – @IvanCepedaCastUntil this Sunday, May 24, the candidates competing for the presidency of Colombia will be able to go out to public squares to present their ideas and programs, and try to gathe
Low-cost cosmetic procedures continue fueling the rise of Colombia’s underground “garage clinics.” Credit: BestInPlastics / CC BY SA 3.0The death of Yulixa Toloza once again pushed Colombia’s underground cosmetic surgery industry into the national spotlight. What initially appeared to be another iso
The Court also recognized in Ruling T-108 of 2026 that vaccines represent a clear opportunity for the prevention of communicable diseases and the reduction of morbidity and mortality in the child population. Credit: ICBFA court determined that parents cannot refuse their children’s vaccinations. Wit
Abelardo De la Espriella, the independent candidate from Colombia’s right wing, held his campaign closing rally in Bogota. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / ColombiaOne.Thousands of supporters dressed in black shirts with a military-style aesthetic, Colombian flags waving to the rhythm of epic music, an
Colombia consolidates its position in the global meetings industry, ranking second in Latin America according to ICCA 2025. Credit: Santiago Quintero, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons Colombia continues to strengthen its international position in global meetings, also known as the MICE industry (Meetin
The Colombian band Morat announced the first leg of its “Ya Es Mañana Tour” across the United States and Canada. Credit: Andrea Herrera, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons Colombian band Morat officially confirmed the North American leg of its international “Ya Es Mañana World Tour 2027,” a concert serie
Spanish singer David Bisbal will return to Colombia with his “Eternos Tour,” which celebrates the album where he reinterprets his classic hits. Credit: Fotostvn, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr Spanish singer David Bisbal announced his return to Colombia as part of his new international “Eternos Tour 2026,
