Colombian health authorities are urging citizens and travelers to stay alert as Influenza A (H1N1) and H3N2 circulate during the peak holiday travel season. Credit: Mayor Office BogotaColombian health authorities have issued a timely alert as cases of Influenza A (H1N1) and H3N2 increase across the
The conservative opposition in Congress sinks the healthcare reform, the flagship project of the Petro government in Colombia. Credit: @MinSaludCol / X.com.The Colombian Congress witnessed this Tuesday yet another demonstration of its fractured balance of power and, just months ahead of the 2026 leg
Colombia’s Nestor Lorenzoe said he has scheduled a pre-World Cup “farewell” match in Colombia as part of the final tuneup for the tournament. Credit: FCFColombia coach Néstor Lorenzo said Monday he has scheduled a pre-World Cup “farewell” match in Colombia as part of the final tune-up for the nation
The U.S. Treasury Department designated the Colombian criminal group Gulf Clan as a terrorist organization, adding it to the OFAC list. Credit: AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia.The United States confirmed that it classified the Colombian criminal group Gulf Clan as a terrorist organiza
Businessman Mario Hernandez’s possible inclusion on the Democratic Center’s Senate list highlights how closed lists are reshaping Colombia’s electoral strategies. Credit: Mario Hernadez / Instagram Courtesy As Colombia heads toward the March 8 congressional elections, the early campaign season is al
The EU has included Colombia in its list of “safe countries of origin”, starkly limiting Colombian migrants’ access to asylum in the bloc. Credit: European Parliament – CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. In a move that diplomats and migration lawyers say will sharply curtail Colombian migrants’ access
Colombia celebrates the Novenas of Aguinaldos, a tradition that brings families together during Christmas. Credit: Politecnico Grancolombia, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrEvery December, Colombia revives one of its most cherished and representative Christmas traditions: the novenas de aguinaldos. From Dec. 1
Chapecoense unveils a new 2026 jersey that pays tribute to Atletico Nacional of Colombia, the team that became its brother. Credit: Ministério do Esporte, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrThe Brazilian club Associação Chapecoense de Futebol unveiled its new official jersey for the 2026 season with deep symbo
Colombian actress Sofia Vergara has found love, again. Credit: El hormiguero.Hollywood and Colombian entertainment circles woke up on Dec. 16 to confirmation that Sofia Vergara, one of Colombia’s most successful international actresses, has made public her new romantic relationship with U.S. busines
The number of NEETs in Colombia is the lowest since 2017, even though there are 2.3 million young people who are neither studying nor working. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The phenomenon of young people who neither study nor work, known as “NEETs” (short for Not in Employment, Educatio
Ocaña, in Norte de Santander, a key region in Colombia’s growing solar push tied to projects such as Petalo del Norte I. Credit: Wiki 73 (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia CommonsColombia’s energy map just got a bright new dot. In the hills of Norte de Santander, Petalo del Norte I switched on, bringing c
Founded by two Colombians, Arukay is proving that local talent can drive global innovation in digital education. Credit: Arukay Official Website / arukay.comColombia is increasingly making its mark on the global innovation map. In a global education system under pressure to adapt to rapid technologi
The Democratic Center announced that Paloma Valencia will be its presidential candidate for the 2026 elections in Colombia, while seeking a unity candidacy on the right. Credit: Andresx8, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.The Democratic Center’s presidential race for 2026 is finally beginning to take shape a
The school bus was carrying students who had been on vacation on the Colombian coast. Credit – Gobernación de AntioquiaA school bus carrying students plunged off a cliff in a rural area of Antioquia, northwest Colombia, on Sunday, killing 17 people and injuring 20 others, local authorities said. The
In Colombia, paid menstrual leave has begun to be implemented in the public sector, a benefit for menstruating people with severe symptoms. Credit: Vulvani, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombia has taken a significant step forward in labor rights and public health by beginning to implement paid
The U.S. Embassy in Colombia warned American citizens to avoid travel to several parts of the country as the ELN guerrilla announces possible attacks. Credit: Brasil de Fato, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.On Sunday, the United States Embassy in Bogota warned American citizens to avoid traveling to severa
The Democratic Center faces a defining strategic choice: Pursue unity through interparty consultations or preserve its identity as internal divisions test the future of Colombia’s conservative bloc. Credit: Centro Democratico / CC BY SA 2.0Later today, the Democratic Center (Centro Democratico) will
Colombia reacts in a divided and polarized manner to the victory of the far right Kast in Chile, with internal interpretations for 2026. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.The resounding victory of far-right candidate José Antonio Kast in Chile’s presidential election this past Sunday h
Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered security forces to attack the National Liberation Army (ELN) on Sunday after the outlaw guerrilla group announced a 72-hour nationwide “armed strike.” Credit: BrasildeFato-CC2-FlickrColombian President Gustavo Petro ordered security forces to attack the Nati
The Jewish legacy in the region of Antioquia, Colombia, can be seen in many aspects of the area’s contemporary culture and customs. Credit: Unknown, Public Domain /Pxhere / Ariely, Public Domain / Wikimedia.The Jewish legacy in Colombia’s Antioquia region remains very much alive in the area’s contem
‘Expoartesanias 2025’, the 35th edition of Latin America’s most important craft fair, is being held in Bogota, Colombia. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Bogotá, Colombia’s capital, has been transformed since last December 5 into a crucible of colors, textures, and knowledge with the openi
Students train in a food engineering and biotechnology lab, reflecting the hands on research culture that events like REDBIO Colombia 2025 highlight when connecting universities, DeepTech and the bioeconomy. Credit: Ibrahim Khairov, 2022 / CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.In September, Medellin turne
Barranquilla aspires to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix for Colombia, an old dream that is now being reinforced by its mayor. Credit: Lukas Raich, CC BY SA-4.0 / Wikimedia / Barranquilla City Hall.Barranquilla is reviving its long-held dream of hosting a Formula 1 Grand Prix for Colombia. The local admi
Hidroituango (Ituango) dam under construction in Antioquia, a key project expected to reach full generation by 2028. Credit: Algorithmix (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons.The wait is finally almost over for Colombia’s most ambitious infrastructure project. After years of uncertainty, technical challenges,
