The tropical wave is moving through Guyana, that is, close to South America. Credit reference image: www.windy.com/esThe hurricane season in the Caribbean is well defined. Normally, it runs every year from June 1 to November 30, but there are variations within this period, and on rare occasions hurr
Impact crater, observed by NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter in 2015, and rock outcrop corresponding to basalts from Gorgona Island (inset). Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona and David Tovar, PhD candidate in Sciences–Geosciences at UNAL.The Colombian island of Gorgona, in the Pacific
Trans women from different parts of the planet arrive in the capital of Atlantico to achieve that much-desired tone of voice. Credit: AscunA male voice in trans women may seem like a minor detail, but, in reality, it can also be perceived as a lack of alignment with that gender identity. It is a cha
In December 2025, the “Defensores de la Patria” campaign submitted the boxes containing the collected signatures. The National Electoral Council (CNE) emphasized that the investigation must respect due process. Credit: Facebook De La Espriella StyleThe National Electoral Council (CNE) has launched a
Raul Avila is the Colombian designer who has been in charge of the Met Gala’s scenography for more than 18 years. Credit: Noonday News, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia Commons Behind the spotlight, the celebrities, and the extravagant outfits, there is a key figure shaping the most important stage in global f
In Colombia, 360,000 archaeological artifacts were discovered during construction works at Tolu Airport in the Gulf of Morrosquillo. Credit: Aeronatica CivilColombia discovered archeological artifacts at Tolu Airport. The expansion works at Golfo de Morrosquillo Airport have uncovered one of the mos
Fabio Ochoa Vasco, the Medellin Cartel drug trafficker who betrayed Escobar, returned to Colombia after serving his sentence in the US. Credit: US Department of State.Colombia’s former drug trafficker Fabio Enrique Ochoa Vasco is back in the country. The former member of the Medellin Cartel returned
Avianca and LATAM have rebounded strongly, yet rising costs, infrastructure limits, and global risks continue to shape the future of air travel in Colombia. Credit: Luis Ospino/Colombia OneIn an industry where a single external shock can redraw balance sheets overnight, Colombia’s airline sector clo
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
In March, Colombia received US$1.2 billion in remittances, which amounts to US$40 million per day, coming mainly from the United States. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia One.Colombia reached a new record in remittance inflows from abroad in March, consolidating a trend that has been gaining weight in
Nicole Foronda (number 305), known as “La ardillita” (The Little Squirrel) took the title, with Mariana Agudelo (number 306) coming in second. In third place was fellow Colombian Natalia Mendieta.Credit: bmxantioquiaThe Colombian BMX team confirmed its absolute dominance on the continent by winning
Is Ivan Cepeda’s “national agreement” a path to consensus — or a shift toward greater executive power in Colombia. Credit: Historic PactAmid a presidential campaign that has steadily raised both the tone and depth of political debate in Colombia, the proposal for a “national agreement” put forward b
Mental health disorders cost Colombia US$13.8 billion in 2024 as cases among young workers triple. Mental health disorders cost Colombia US$13.8 billion in 2024 as work-related cases continue to climb. Experts emphasize that the rising burden on the workforce requires immediate structural interventi
Cartagena cruise tourism grows 26% as Royal Caribbean extends operations, opening new no-visa travel routes. Royal Caribbean’s expansion of operations in Cartagena consolidates the port as a primary cruise hub for Latin American travelers. This growth strategy, featuring no-visa itineraries to the A
Paloma Valencia and Juan Daniel Oviedo promise to abide by the Colombian Constitution. Credit: Juan Daniel Oviedo Instagram.Juan Daniel Oviedo, the vice-presidential running mate of Colombian presidential candidate Paloma Valencia, said a potential administration led by the conservative Centro Democ
Another mining accident has left nine people dead, marking yet another tragedy in a precarious and high-risk sector in Colombia. Credit: Cundinamarca Government.The explosion at a coal mine that occurred Monday in the municipality of Sutatausa, about 70 kilometers north of Bogota, once again shook C
A study reveals that 60% of businesses in Colombia are led by women, a figure that does not obscure the reality of the informal economy. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.The most recent figures from the National Urban Economic Census of the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) reshape
It is clear that the life project has ceased to revolve exclusively around the family. Now study, personal income and independence compete with childrearing. Credit reference image: X: @HMISoledadThere was a time when Antioquia, in addition to the drive and colonizing spirit of its people, was a dep
The Humboldt Institute has just presented to the candidates for the presidency of Colombia an urgent agenda for the sustainable development of the country. Credit reference image: X: @MinAmbienteCoThe Humboldt Institute, a prestigious Colombian entity linked to the Ministry of Environment that condu
Federico Gutierrez said that the award will go directly to strengthening the operational capacities of the Medellin Zero Hunger Alliance. Credit: X: @FicoGutierrezMedellin surpassed hundreds of cities around the world in one of the most sensitive issues for humanity: hunger, especially among childre
Colombia, which is the main producer of cocaine in the world, is also the country that reports the most drug seizures. Credit reference image: X: @ArmadaColombiaDrug seizures have been presented by Latin American governments, especially Colombia’s, as proof of their fight against drug trafficking, p
Burger Master 2026 gastronomic festival ran across 51 Colombian locations and about 500 restaurants. Credit: Burger Master 2026On April 26, the edition of Colombia Burger Master 2026 came to a close — the burger festival was created by gastronomic influencer and former actor and singer Tulio Zuloaga
The Russian Embassy in Colombia denies the report regarding the alleged recruitment of foreign mercenaries in Latin America. Credit: Russian Embassy.The Russian Embassy in Colombia pushed back against reports pointing to alleged recruitment of mercenaries in the country, a claim that gained traction
The Colombian Eduardo Mongau is preparing to climb the highest mountain in Europe, Mount Elbrus in Russia, on June 14. Credit: Twiga269 Everest, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrColombian mountaineer Eduardo Mongua, 35, is preparing for one of the greatest challenges of his career: The ascent of Mount Elbrus, t
