Breadfruit: the Island Fruit that in Colombia Only Grows in San Andres

Breadfruit: the Island Fruit that in Colombia Only Grows in San Andres

Breadfruit is a fruit from the South Pacific, but in Colombia, it is found in San Andres and is a fundamental part of its gastronomy. Credit: Ashay Vb, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsIn the heart of the Colombian Caribbean Sea, breadfruit has become one of the most representative foods of the cultu

Colombia Confirms Gas Discovery in Deep Waters off Its Caribbean Coast

Colombia Confirms Gas Discovery in Deep Waters off Its Caribbean Coast

Colombia has confirmed the discovery of a gas field off the Caribbean coast that could alleviate potential shortages in the medium term. Credit: Ecopetrol.Colombia’s Ecopetrol and Brazil’s Petrobras confirmed the discovery of a gas pocket in the deep waters of the Colombian Caribbean, off the depart

Alvaro Uribe Pushes for Valencia-De La Espriella Unity Ahead of Election

Alvaro Uribe Pushes for Valencia-De La Espriella Unity Ahead of Election

Former Colombian president Alvaro Uribe Velez called for unity between presidential hopefuls Paloma Valencia and Abelardo de La Espriella, as conservative sectors debate a possible alliance ahead of the presidential runoff. Credit: Colombian Senate and Tribunal Superior de BogotaAt a moment widely p

FIFA Announces ‘Lighter,’ Its First Official Song for 2026 World Cup

FIFA Announces ‘Lighter,’ Its First Official Song for 2026 World Cup

FIFA announced the first official song of the 2026 World Cup, “Lighter,” a collaboration between Jelly Roll and Carin Leon. Credit: Isakfotografi, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrFIFA has announced its first official song for the 2026 World Cup, “Lighter,” performed by Jelly Roll and Mexican artist Carin Leon. Th

Algarra and Lechesan Milk to Disappear as Grupo Gloria Exits Colombia

Algarra and Lechesan Milk to Disappear as Grupo Gloria Exits Colombia

Peruvian conglomerate Grupo Gloria exits Colombia, ending the production of Algarra and Lechesan milk after 14 years. A rotary milking parlor in operation at a dairy facility. The sudden shutdown of the Algarra and Lechesan processing plants by Peruvian conglomerate Grupo Gloria leaves many small Co

Cow Eye Chocolate: a Traditional Drink from Colombian Grandmothers

Cow Eye Chocolate: a Traditional Drink from Colombian Grandmothers

Cow eye chocolate is a traditional drink from Colombian grandmothers that is rich in collagen and is believed to help improve memory, anemia, and vision. Credit: Emma Mizouni, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimeida Commons In different regions of Colombia, especially in rural areas, a traditional drink prepared b

US Reinstates Colombia’s Petro’s Visa Through the End of his Term

US Reinstates Colombia’s Petro’s Visa Through the End of his Term

The U.S. has reinstated the visa for Colombian President Gustavo Petro until the end of his term, which is scheduled for next August. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, said that the United States has reinstated his visa to enter that country th

Colombia Projects 30%–50% Sales Surge During the World Cup

Colombia Projects 30%–50% Sales Surge During the World Cup

Colombia expects sales to increase by 30% to 50% during the 2026 World Cup, with consumer activity extending beyond match times. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.Colombian commerce expects a significant uptick in sales during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sector projections place growth between 30% and 50%, d

The US Reduced Its Investment in Colombia by 38% in 2025

The US Reduced Its Investment in Colombia by 38% in 2025

Maria Claudia Lacouture said that the decline in United States investment in Colombia should be interpreted as a warning sign for the economic environment. Credit: X: @mclacouturePolitical and legal uncertainty in Colombia, deteriorating security conditions, fiscal volatility, macroeconomic instabil

Medellin Was Chosen As UNESCO’s World Book Capital 2027

Medellin Was Chosen As UNESCO’s World Book Capital 2027

Medellin was chosen by UNESCO as the World Book Capital 2027 thanks to its network of bookstores and libraries throughout the city. Credit: Jorge Mejia, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr Medellin, Colombia, was officially designated as the World Book Capital 2027 by UNESCO, an international recognition that highli

Colombian Accordionist Juancho De La Espriella Hospitalized in Bogota

Colombian Accordionist Juancho De La Espriella Hospitalized in Bogota

Vallenato artists Sivestre Dangond (left) and Juancho De la Espriella (right) during the Latin Grammys 2025. Credit: X: @JDeLaEspriellaThe vallenato community and Colombia’s cultural scene were put on alert after it emerged in recent hours that renowned Colombian accordionist Juancho de la Espriella

Nequi to Suspend Operations for Platform Maintenance

Nequi to Suspend Operations for Platform Maintenance

Nequi is one of the most widely used financial platforms in Colombia. Credit: X: @NequiUsers of the digital platform Nequi will not have access for a limited period due to scheduled maintenance work. The company reported that Nequi will suspend operations at the early hours of Monday, March 23, 2026

Colombia Imposes New 16% Tax on Online Gambling

Colombia Imposes New 16% Tax on Online Gambling

Colombia creates a 16% consumption tax on online gambling with Decree 0240. A user interacts with an online gambling platform. In Colombia, Decree 0240 has established a 16% national consumption tax on digital betting and gambling platforms, directly taxing gross game revenues to increase fiscal col

Ciruela Costeña: an Emblematic Fruit of the Colombian Caribbean

Ciruela Costeña: an Emblematic Fruit of the Colombian Caribbean

The ciruela costeña is an emblematic fruit of the Colombian Caribbean; this fruit is harvested during the first quarter of the year. Credit: Adriana Nascto, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsIn markets, backyards, and along the roads of Colombia’s Caribbean region, there is a fruit that signals the ar

Petro Accuses Ecuador of Bombing Colombian Territory

Petro Accuses Ecuador of Bombing Colombian Territory

President Petro accused Ecuador of bombing Colombian territory as part of its fight against organized crime in the border region. Credit: Cesar Carrion / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, stated that his government has indications that the country may be being bombed f

How Foreign Residents in Colombia Can Create a Valid Will

How Foreign Residents in Colombia Can Create a Valid Will

A guide for foreign residents in Colombia on how to create a valid open will. Foreign residents in Colombia navigating estate planning or legal proceedings often rely on specialized legal counsel. You must strictly follow local laws, such as the testamento abierto, to execute a valid will and ensure

Cement, Gold, Oil, and Copper: Strategic Sectors Change Hands in Colombia

Cement, Gold, Oil, and Copper: Strategic Sectors Change Hands in Colombia

Holcim co-processing plant in Nobsa, Boyacá. Credit: HolcimColombia has barely finished processing one deal before closing another. In just a few weeks, buyers from three continents and a local player have spent billions of dollars to take control of strategic assets in cement, gold, oil, and copper