Colombian Banana Exports Hit a Record High in 2025

Colombian Banana Exports Hit a Record High in 2025

Banana exports from Colombia broke records in 2025, with Europe being the main market, followed by the United States. Credit: CR / Colombia One.Colombian bananas closed 2025 with historic figures that consolidate their weight within the country’s agro-industrial exports. Driven by the recovery of in

Colombia Records a Rise in Single-Person Households in 2025

Colombia Records a Rise in Single-Person Households in 2025

In Colombia, single-person households have increased significantly; in 2025, they rose by 20%, and this trend is expected to continue growing. Credit: Quiltsalad, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrIn Colombia, living alone is no longer an exception but a growing trend. Colombia’s seen a rise in single-person

Violence Statistics for 2026 in Colombia

Violence Statistics for 2026 in Colombia

The figures confirm the rise in violence in Colombia in 2026, which is concentrated in areas where illegal armed groups are active. Credit: Agencia de Prensa Rural, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr.Violence in Colombia is intensifying in 2026, and the figures clearly confirm it. In the first months of the y

Colombia Controversy Over Medellin Mayor’s Ban on M-19 Book Launch

Colombia Controversy Over Medellin Mayor’s Ban on M-19 Book Launch

Controversy in Colombia following the mayor of Medellin’s cancellation of a book launch event for a book about the M-19 guerrilla group. Credit: Medellin Mayor’s Office / John Acosta, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.The Medellin mayor’s office ordered this week the cancellation of the presentation of a boo

Around the Vallenato Legend Festival, Tourism Also Joins the Party

Around the Vallenato Legend Festival, Tourism Also Joins the Party

Natural spaces are also a relaxing option, such as the famous Guatapuri River, which has inspired many vallenato hits. Credit: CorpocesarAs every year, the eyes and ears of Colombia will be focused on the stages of the Vallenato Legend Festival, this time in its 59th edition, which will take place i

Colombia Expels Five US Citizens Over Child Sex Tourism Intentions

Colombia Expels Five US Citizens Over Child Sex Tourism Intentions

Officers from Migracion Colombia and the National Police escort the deported individuals before their return to the United States. Credit: Migracion ColombiaColombian migration authorities expelled five United States citizens on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, after fellow passengers on a commercial flight

Monteria, Colombia, Prepares for the 2026 National Cattle Fair

Monteria, Colombia, Prepares for the 2026 National Cattle Fair

Monteria is ready for one of the most important fairs in Colombia: the National Cattle Fair, which will take place from June 5 to June 15. Credit: Eduardo Hildt, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrMonteria, Colombia, is getting ready to celebrate one of its most emblematic events: the 2026 National Cattle Fair

From the Amazon now Emerge Echoes with Rap from Six Indigenous Colombians

From the Amazon now Emerge Echoes with Rap from Six Indigenous Colombians

Rap has found a powerful echo full of new messages in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Credit, refernce image: Natural National Parks of ColombiaRap, a musical genre with an urban genetic mark since it originated in the early 1970s in the Bronx, New York, has found a powerful echo full of new mes

Tipping in Colombia: What to Pay at Restaurants, Taxis, Hotels, and Salons

Tipping in Colombia: What to Pay at Restaurants, Taxis, Hotels, and Salons

A complete guide to tipping in Colombia: learn when and how much to tip at restaurants, taxis, hotels, and salons. A street musician receives a cash tip in an illustrative image related to tipping customs, where gratuities function as voluntary gestures rather than fixed obligations in many service

Colombia Will Host the Men’s U-23 Softball World Cup for the First Time

Colombia Will Host the Men’s U-23 Softball World Cup for the First Time

Colombia will host the Men’s U-23 Softball World Cup. The tournament will take place in Sincelejo from April 25 to May 3. Credit: Me Travel and Photography, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr Colombia will host the Men’s U-23 Softball World Cup for the first time. The tournament will take place in the city of Si