7,500 Colombians Were Deported from the US Between 2025 and 2026

7,500 Colombians Were Deported from the US Between 2025 and 2026

About 7,500 Colombians have been deported from the U.S. since 2025, which is in line with the average number deported between 2021 and 2024. Credit: FAC.More than 7,500 Colombians deported from the United States have returned to the country between 2025 and the first months of 2026 amid an operation

Colombian Drinking Culture: What Every Foreigner Needs to Know

Colombian Drinking Culture: What Every Foreigner Needs to Know

Discover Colombian drinking culture, from shared aguardiente customs to strict DUI laws and nightlife safety tips. Joining a casual parche to toast with local spirits is a cornerstone of socialization, requiring expats to understand both the unwritten rules of the table and the legal boundaries outs

No Seasons in Colombia: How Altitude Controls the Weather Year-Round

No Seasons in Colombia: How Altitude Controls the Weather Year-Round

Colombia has no four seasons; altitude and thermal floors shape weather year-round. Colombia’s climate varies by altitude, with cooler Andean cities and hot lowland regions shaped by the country’s thermal floors system. Credit: Jhoan Baron / ColombiaOne (AI-generated image).Colombia does not have fo

Colombia’s Coffee Train: A US$1.61 Billion Rail Project Takes Shape

Colombia’s Coffee Train: A US$1.61 Billion Rail Project Takes Shape

Colombia’s Tren del Café rail project moves forward with CAF funding for feasibility studies. A freight rail line through Colombia’s Coffee Region would best illustrate the Tren del Café project, a proposed corridor designed to connect Antioquia, Caldas, and Risaralda and reduce logistics costs for

Colombia’s Cost of Living Rises Again: What the 2026 Figures Reveal

Colombia’s Cost of Living Rises Again: What the 2026 Figures Reveal

Colombia’s cost of living and inflation rose in 2026, squeezing local wages despite remaining affordable for expats. Rising prices for everyday essentials continue to drive up Colombia’s cost of living, squeezing the purchasing power of local households as inflation persists in 2026. Credit: Jhoan B

How Colombia Ships 340 Million Flowers for Mother’s Day

How Colombia Ships 340 Million Flowers for Mother’s Day

Colombia exported 340 million flowers for Mother’s Day 2026, relying on an efficient 72-hour logistics cold chain. Workers sort and pack fresh-cut stems at a facility in Colombia. The country’s floriculture sector sustains approximately 130,000 jobs, the majority held by women, to execute the massiv

The ABC of SOAT: What You Should Know If You Drive in Colombia

The ABC of SOAT: What You Should Know If You Drive in Colombia

The SOAT insurance was created to protect all players in a traffic accident (pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, car drivers, private and public transport passengers). Credit: webpIf you drive in Colombia, it requires compliance with specific regulations designed for road safety. One of these, the

Colombia Breaks Tourism Records but Hotels Face an Occupancy Crisis

Colombia Breaks Tourism Records but Hotels Face an Occupancy Crisis

Colombia tourism hit records in 2025, but hotel occupancy fell as short-term rentals captured more guests. The exterior of Mesón Hostal La Cabaña, a type of licensed accommodation at the center of Colombia’s tourism debate as hotels face lower occupancy despite record visitor numbers. Credit: Zarate

Colombia’s Inflation Edges Up Slightly in April

Colombia’s Inflation Edges Up Slightly in April

A slight rise in inflation in April confirms the upward trend in Colombia’s CPI, driven by restaurants, transportation, and food. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Inflation in Colombia regained momentum in April, confirming that the cost of living remains one of the main headaches for hous

Colombia’s Estrato System: How Your Address Determines Your Social Class

Colombia’s Estrato System: How Your Address Determines Your Social Class

Colombia’s estrato system classifies homes to subsidize utilities, but it has become a deeply divisive social label. Colombia’s socioeconomic stratification system, known as ‘estrato,’ classifies residential properties from 1 to 6 to determine utility subsidies. Although lawmakers created the system

Popular Phrases Colombian Mothers Often Say

Popular Phrases Colombian Mothers Often Say

Colombian mothers often use phrases to educate and instill discipline in their children; these expressions have become part of the country’s culture. Credit: Two Stout monks, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr In Colombia, a mother’s words are not only part of upbringing but also a key element of the country’

Indigenous Words: The Americas’ Contribution to English Language

Indigenous Words: The Americas’ Contribution to English Language

Quechua is spoken by 14 million people in the Americas, Guarani by 12 million, Nahuatl by about 3 million, and Inuit by 100,000. Credit: Peter van der Sluijs CC BY-SA 3.0The presence of Indigenous roots in the English language is a living testament to history. Every time someone in London, New York,

Indian Organization to Visit Colombia to Evaluate Hippo Relocation Efforts

Indian Organization to Visit Colombia to Evaluate Hippo Relocation Efforts

An Indian delegation will travel to Colombia to assess the logistics and health measures involved in transporting the 80 hippos to India. Credit: Marcos Gomez, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.The possibility of relocating dozens of hippos from Colombia to India, in one of the most unusual wildlife operatio