Many options exist for sending money to Colombia, with digital apps providing services that span from cash pickup to direct bank transfers. Credit : AP / Colombia OneSending money to Colombia is easier than one might think. With the evolution of digital banking and payment applications, transferring
Juan Valdez entered the Chinese market for the first time. The Colombian coffee brand opened its first store in Shanghai. Credit: AP / Colombia OneThe flagship brand of Colombian coffee has taken a historic step in its internationalization process. Juan Valdez opened its first store in China, specif
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that the date of his meeting with his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump, will be Feb. 3. Credit: Ovidio González / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, has made official the date of his next meeting with the president of the United
Colombians, who already number over 1 million migrants in Spain, will be the largest group of foreigners in that country by 2026. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Spain has been witnessing since 2022 a silent but profound shift in its migration map, a phenomenon that continues to grow expo
U.S. stops all visa processing for Colombians and 74 other nationalities in an operation vowing to tackle migrants. Credit: Molly Riley / The White House / Public DomainThe U.S. will stop all visa processing for all Colombians and citizens from 74 other countries starting next Wednesday, January 21.
Discover the five best destinations for first-time travelers to Colombia, for a sensational and unforgettable experience. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneColombia has become an increasingly popular destination for travelers seeking adventure, rich cultural experiences, and breathtaking landscapes
Adidas released a retro jersey of the Colombia national team inspired by Italy 90, the World Cup that marked the team’s return after 28 years. Credit: Public Domain / Wikimedia CommonsAdidas announced the official launch of a retro Colombia national team jersey inspired by the iconic kit the team wo
CARE has formally requested that President Gustavo Petro refrain from managing Colombia’s foreign policy through his X account. Credit: Ovidio González – Presidencia de Colombia The Foreign Relations Advisory Commission (CARE) has formally requested that President Gustavo Petro refrain from managing
Yesterday, Colombia issued three global public debt bonds worth US$4.95 billion, the highest amount in its history. Credit: ID RJ, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Wikimedia.Colombia issued three global bonds in an operation in the international markets that breaks records and draws attention across the global financ
President Gustavo Petro announced the release of “all Colombians” imprisoned in Venezuela and called for an amnesty in Nicaragua. Credit: Joel González / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, made an announcement yesterday through social media, announcing the imminent rele
The EU will deploy an Election Observation Mission to monitor the 2026 congressional and presidential elections in Colombia. Credit: Cancilleria de Colombia. The European Union (EU) will deploy an Election Observation Mission to Colombia for the second time in history, to monitor the 2026 congressio
The thriving Colombian community in Toronto, Canada, continues to grow while contributing to a country that offers many opportunities. Credit: Collage by Colombia One.Canada is known for its harsh winters, but Colombians living in Toronto have found a way to stay warm.Many Colombians choose to immig
AI without guardrails is no longer a theoretical risk. As Grok sparks global controversy, Colombia and Latin America face urgent questions about child safety, digital rights, and who is responsible for regulating artificial intelligence. Credit: Photo by Mike MacKenzie, Via Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2
Vijes, Valle del Cauca, is a town in Colombia that lives with almost no rain, experiencing rainfall only a few times a year. Credit: Mayor’s Office of Vijes, Valle del CaucaJust one hour from Cali, in southwestern Colombia, lies Vijes, one of the oldest towns in the country that lives with almost no
Colombia’s defense minister travels to the U.S. to strengthen cooperation in the fight against drugs, three weeks before President Petro’s trip. Credit: Ministry of Defense.Colombia’s Minister of Defense, Pedro Sanchez, embarked on an official trip to the United States with the central mission of st
K-Pop supergroup BTS has announced two concerts in Bogota, Colombia, as part of the band’s World Tour. The concerts in Bogota’s El Campin. Credit: Ajeong – CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. K-Pop supergroup BTS has announced two concerts in Bogota, Colombia, as part of the band’s World Tour. The conc
Gustavo Petro highlights the “difficulties” of drug trafficking in Colombia, in relation to the activities of ELN in Venezuela. Credit: Joel González / Presidency of Colombia,In recent statements, Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, said that drug trafficking activity in the country is becoming inc
As 2026 unfolds, Colombia and several Latin American countries remain under global scrutiny as political tensions, crime, and security warnings shape how travelers perceive the region. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Colombia Presidency / Public Domain / Molly Riley The White House / Public Domain As 2026
After a strong appreciation of the peso against the dollar in 2025, analysts expect little change in the price of the U.S. currency in Colombia. Credit: Carlos Santibañez, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.The year 2026 begins with analysts and economists closely watching the evolution of the dollar price against the
“Colombia” is often misspelled or confused with “Columbia” by Americans and other English speakers. But where does this confusion come from? Credit: Duncan Cumming / CC BY-NC 2.0As an English speaker, you may have misspelled “Colombia” as “Columbia.” This common mistake, which includes only a one-le
Guainia, a department in Colombia, is considered the world capital of the controversial ornamental fish trade, known for its rare species. Credit: Gicaman / CC BY-SA 4.0Colombia’s Guainia department is considered the capital of ornamental fish. Located in the Amazon region, Guainia—meaning Land of M
The El Regalo neighborhood in Bogota, Colombia, has been recognized as the cleanest in Latin America for its waste management initiatives. Credit: Felipe Restrepo Acosta, CC BY-SA 3.0 / WikimediaColombia is home to the cleanest neighborhood in Latin America. El Regalo, a neighborhood located in Bosa
The ELN guerrilla group reacted to a possible military operation by the U.S. and Colombia in Venezuela with criticism and a proposal to Petro. Credit: Resumen Latinoamericano, CC BY 3.0.The Colombian guerrilla group National Liberation Army (ELN) responded today to a potential military operation aga
Informal work in Colombia is an alternative for many families seeking to cope with unemployment and lack of opportunities. Credit: Colombia OneInformal work is a reality that affects millions of Colombians and is characterized by the lack of formal employment contracts, limited access to social secu
