A former member of notorious Colombian Cali Cartel explains how he repented for his violent past and became a pastor in France. Credit: AP / Colombia OneOctavio Bermeo Valencia, a 55-year-old Colombian, recently recounted his incredible story as a former Cali Cartel member who repented and became a
As Bad Bunny brings three concerts to Medellin, city authorities step in to curb extreme Airbnb price hikes that soared to record levels. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneMedellin authorities moved swiftly on Friday after short-term rental prices that had surged to extreme levels ahead of Bad Bunn
A group of forensic scientists in Colombia claim to have identified the body of Camilo Torres, the ELN guerrilla priest who died in 1966. Credit: Unknown, Public Domain.Nearly six decades ago, the whereabouts of Camilo Torres Restrepo were one of the most persistent enigmas of Colombia’s armed confl
Rare earth elements, vital for global energy transition and technology, are sparking global competition reaching Colombia and Latin America. Credit: D. Nishio-Hamane / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.Energy transition without rare earth elements is impossible. Rare earths are a group of chemical elements of great i
Colombia’s pharmaceutical issues stark warning over the ongoing trade war with Ecuador, as it could negatively impact the cost of medicine. Credit: Rob Ireton – CC BY 2.0 via Flickr. Colombia’s pharmaceutical industry has issued a stark warning regarding Ecuador’s decision to impose a 30% tariff on
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced Thursday that his government will stop using the U.N.’s methodology to monitor drug production. Credit: Fotografía Oficial de la Presidencia de Colombia vía Flickr. President Gustavo Petro announced Thursday that his government will stop using the United N
The Colombian government requires public and private schools to provide free psychological support to students. Credit: Codelco, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrIn an announcement that marks a significant shift in education and public health policies, Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, ordered that all sc
The ongoing trade war between Colombia and Ecuador has caused the International Bridge of Rumichaca to collapse into logistical chaos. Credit: Cancilleria de Ecuador – CC-BY-2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.The ongoing trade war between Colombia and Ecuador has caused the International Bridge of Rumichaca,
Cesar Giraldo, co-director of the Central Bank of Colombia, maintains that the increase in the minimum wage will not affect the CPI. Credit: Banco de la Republica, Public Domain.Over the past few weeks, Colombia has once again become fully immersed in a far-reaching economic debate surrounding infla
Business leaders call on Colombia and Ecuador to de-escalate the conflict and eliminate the threat of tariffs and trade war. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.The trade escalation between Colombia and Ecuador has put the business sectors of both countries on alert, as they warn of the
Medellin is ready for a three-night musical weekend with Bad Bunny; this is the first time the artist has held three consecutive shows in the city. Credit: Illuminau, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr This musical weekend will be one of the most significant in recent years. Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny, one
Coltan, the “Blue Gold” mineral has been fueling the armed conflict in Colombia, with severe social and environmental consequences. Crédit: Rural Press Agency / CC BY 2.0Colombia is facing growing concern over the illegal trafficking of Coltan, a highly valuable mineral often referred as “blue gold”
President Petro’s decision to appoint Indigenous leader Luis Alfredo Acosta as Colombia’s minister of equality has sparked controversy. Credit: Ovidio Gonzalez / Colombia Presidency / Ovidio GonzalezPresident Gustavo Petro has named an Indigenous leader to head Colombia’s Ministry of Equality, a dec
Aguardiente, a symbol of “drowning one’s sorrows,” sees sales surge in Colombia following the death of Yeison Jimenez. Credit: Tamorlan, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons The death of Colombian popular music singer Yeison Jimenez in January 2026 triggered an unexpected cultural and commercial phenomenon
Controversy is growing in Colombia over who is responsible for the rising public debt between the Petro government and the opposition. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The controversy over public debt in Colombia has intensified in recent weeks, amid a context of worrying fiscal tightness
The Colombian popular music star Yeison Jimenez predicted his own death. The artist said that he dreamed three times about the plane accident. Credit: Ingelie / CC BY SA 4.0Colombian artist Yeison Jimenez, an icon of the popular music genre, had publicly shared in multiple interviews a series of pre
Colombia leads the concert industry in South America: in 2025, the country’s stadiums and arenas generated US$99 million in revenue. Credit: UN Women Gallery, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombia consolidated its position in 2025 as the leading market for concerts and live entertainment in South America
Colombia decided to suspend electricity exports to Ecuador in a new episode of the crisis between the two countries. Credit: Carlos Enrique Pimentel, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.Colombia’s decision to suspend electricity exports to Ecuador stands as another step in the tense relations between Bogota an
The United States Embassy in Colombia has announced that it will offer priority visa appointments for soccer fans who have secured tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Credit: AP/ColombiaOne. The United States Embassy in Colombia has announced that it will offer priority visa appointments for soccer
Colombia seeks to repatriate a large portion of pension funds held abroad by decree, justifying this as a measure to strengthen investments. Credit: Presidency of Colombia.The Colombian government presented yesterday, through the Ministry of Finance, a draft decree that would modify the investment r
From dating culture to the challenges of traveling, Colombia One offers a deep dive into the key things visitors should know about Colombia. Credit: AP / Colombia One.You might have heard about Colombia for its food, stunning landscapes, warm people, or vibrant music and dances. But if you’re seriou
Colombian players Luis Suarez, Luis Diaz, and Camilo Duran shone in the UEFA Champions League Game Week 7 for their teams. Credit: Steffen Prößdorf – CC-BY-4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Colombian players Luis Suarez, Luis Diaz, and Camilo Duran shone in the UEFA Champions League Game Week 7. Suarez and
Colombia women are recognized as the most beautiful in the world, thanks to their delicate features and expressive gaze. Credit: Paul Saad, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombia is world-renowned for its biodiversity, coffee, music, vibrant culture, and the beauty of its women. From beauty queens to inte
The Colombian scientist Jorge Reynolds is globally recognized as the inventor of the external artificial pacemaker. Credit: PAHO / CC BY ND 2.0Jorge Reynolds, a Colombian scientist, has made significant contributions to the field of cardiac electrophysiology and biomedical engineering, as he is the
