ELN declares an election ceasefire as new allegations of armed pressure intensify concerns over Colombia’s 2026 presidential vote.Credit: Brasil de Fato CC BY NC SA 2.0. The National Liberation Army (ELN) has announced a unilateral ceasefire that will run from May 30 to June 2, covering Colombia’s f
Shakira announced that the group Ghetto Kids will join her during her performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Credit: GeriShakSpain, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrColombian singer Shakira will bring child dancers from Uganda to the halftime show of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, an event
Colombia’s President Petro has officially endorsed a potential candidacy by Michelle Bachelet for the position of UN Secretary-General. Credit: @petrogustavo / X.com.Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced his support for the potential candidacy of former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to b
Traffic in the center of Bogota. Credit: Joao Maria Vairinhos, via Pexels.Colombia’s historic decision to invalidate 5.8 million camera traffic fines raises questions about road safety enforcement and citizen rights. The authorities have declared approximately 5.8 million traffic fines invalid after
Silvestre Dangond donates musical instruments to students during the Latin Grammy En Las Escuelas program in Riohacha, La Guajira, Colombia. Credit: Instagram / Silvestre Dangond.Vallenato singer Silvestre Dangond donated musical instruments to students at two Colombian schools on Thursday, May 15,
Christian churches are entering the fray in the final stretch of the Colombian presidential campaign by backing right-wing candidates. Credit: @MLPiraquive / X.com.Colombia’s presidential campaign entered its decisive phase with an actor that long ago stopped being secondary in national politics: ev
The Spanish-language romantic music duo Sin Bandera will arrive in Colombia with their Escenas Tour. The artists will perform at the Movistar Arena. Credit: Festival Vina Chile, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsRomantic music in Spanish is set to take center stage once again in Colombia with the return
Colombia’s DivorciApp uses AI to simplify notarial divorce procedures for separating couples. The legaltech platform aims to reduce costs and streamline routine legal processes in uncontested divorce cases. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For editorial use only.Colombia reg
Political violence continues in southern Colombia, with three attacks in Cauca, ten days before the presidential election. Credit: Colombian Senate.Political violence once again shook southern Colombia in the final stretch of the election campaign. In less than 24 hours, three attacks were reported
The group, called Lightning Blue Lizards, participated in the FIRST Robotics Competition category, for youths between 14 and 18 years old. Credit: The Columbus School.A group of twelve high school students from a school in Envigado, Antioquia, won an important recognition at the youth robotics world
Associations from departments such as Antioquia, Caldas, Cesar, Cordoba, Cundinamarca, Huila, Quindio, Risaralda, and Tolima have received guidance on requirements for exporting to the Chinese market. Credit reference image: Foreign Ministry.The fruits of the Hotelex International Fair, which took p
Colombia leads the world in biodiversity density with thousands of species across unique ecosystems. The country hosts extraordinary wildlife and plant diversity across the Andes, Amazon, Pacific coast, and páramo regions. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated picture). For editorial use o
The development phases of the Jaguar rifle will continue until full compliance with the technical, operational. Credit: Presidency of the RepublicJust six days after President Gustavo Petro presented the Jaguar rifle, produced by the Military Industry (Indumil), the weapon experienced failures. The
The attacks in southern Colombia in recent days and the violence are the illegal armed groups’ contribution to the election campaign. Credit: @FARCEP_ / X.com.The attacks of recent days in southern Colombia leave no room for doubt: illegal armed groups are still there, active, coordinated, and capab
The University of Antioquia (UDEA) announced that it started the manufacture of nearly 1.7 million chloroquine tablets to meet national demand. Credit: Andrea Vargas – Communications Department UDEAA new battle against malaria, that infectious disease caused by parasites of the Plasmodium genus inoc
From crispy empanadas to tropical fruit platters, Colombian street food offers a unique gastronomic journey that captivates both locals and visitors. Credit: Luis Ospino/ColombiaOneColombia’s vibrant street food scene is a true reflection of the country’s diverse culture, blending flavors and tradit
Comments made by Colombian President Gustavo Petro regarding protests in Bolivia are straining relations between the two countries. Credit: Joel Gonzalez / Presidency of Colombia. Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s statements about the protests and road blockades that have paralyzed different regio
Colombia offers unique glamping experiences that blend nature and comfort in top spots such as Guatape, Guatavita, and Tayrona Park. Credit: Darvin Salamanca/ ColombiaOneGlamping accommodations have gained popularity in Colombia in recent years, offering a unique experience that combines a connectio
Colombia’s 2026 election faces growing warnings of criminal interference. Credit: Registraduría Nacional del Estado CivilMany polling stations for Colombia’s 2026 elections are under threat. Less than a year before Colombians return to the polls to choose their next president, a new report is raisin
Bachata singers Romeo Santos and Prince Royce will arrive in Colombia as part of their Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour 2026. Credit: Celikins, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrRomeo Santos and Prince Royce confirmed their return to Colombia with their joint Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour 2026, a show that will bring
The renowned Colombian singer Toto la Momposina recently died in Mexico at the age of 85, her manager confirmed today. Credit: Bogota Mayor’s Office.Colombia woke up this Tuesday to the news of the death — several days ago — of one of its most emblematic voices. Singer-songwriter and folklorist Toto
Colombian singer Shakira won her lawsuit against the Spanish tax authorities, which will have to refund her more than US$70 million. Credit: Mauricio Moreno, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombian singer Shakira secured a definitive victory against the Spanish tax authorities after years of investigation
Colombia suffers from climate change, a planetary phenomenon. Credit: Public DomainColombia, a country known for its geographical diversity and natural wealth, is facing climate change that threatens its environment and population. Climate alterations, driven by human activities, are giving rise to
Colombia is considering a nationwide ban on the sale of Pablo Escobar souvenirs and symbols to curb narco tourism. Credit: Luis Ospino / ColombiaOne.Colombia is considering a bill to ban the commercialization and distribution of souvenirs featuring notorious drug traffickers, including Pablo Escobar
