A faction of the left, Fuerza Ciudadana, breaks with the ruling party and will seek its own path in the 2026 elections in Colombia. Credit: @fzciudadana / X.com.One of the most important developments in the electoral race ahead of Colombia’s 2026 presidential elections is the breakup of a left-wing
Dec. 12 marks the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, a Mexican symbol that has become an icon of Latin American identity. Credit: Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.The Dec. 12 celebration, the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, once again mobilizes millions of faithful in Mexico and
Colombian football players James Rodriguez (left) and Cristiano Ronaldo, icons of their respective national teams. Credit: Copa2014.gov.br – CC BY 3.0 BR via Wikimedia Commons. Кирилл Венедиктов – CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.FIFA on Thursday published official prices for the Colombia-Portuga
Colombia lifted an estimated 760,000 people out of multidimensional energy poverty in 2024, the government said. Credit: AndrewAltuV – CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Colombia lifted an estimated 760,000 people out of multidimensional energy poverty in 2024, the government said, but officials an
Colombia is ready for the 68th edition of one of the country’s most important cultural events: the 2025 Cali Fair. Credit: Ben Bowes, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrColombia is preparing to celebrate, from Dec. 25 to 30, 2025, a new edition of its most emblematic cultural event: The Cali Fair, which this year re
A render of the lobby of the first Aria Hotel in Colombia, located in an exclusive area of Bogota, the capital. Credit: Aria HotelsAria Hotels, the boutique hospitality arm of the Libra Group, is officially entering the Colombian market — marking a strategic push into Latin America that will see a c
Colombia’s Petro proposed a general amnesty, accepted by the U.S., in a possible scenario of political transition in Venezuela after Maduro. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, again intervened in the Venezuelan crisis, putting forward the propo
New tourism rules spark fears of a nationwide ‘digital blackout’ as Airbnb faces strict government controls. Credit: Airbnb / Wikimedia Commons / Public DomainColombia’s tourism industry is bracing for major disruption after the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism (MinCIT) published a decree
A female Anopheles mosquito feeding, illustrating the critical moment of contact where malaria parasites — or potentially new biological control agents — enter the equation. Photo: CDC / James Gathany, 2014 / Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.The fight against malaria in the Amazon often feels lik
Coendou vossi, the new porcupine species endemic to Colombia, photographed in dry forest habitat — a reminder of how much biodiversity remains hidden in the country’s branches and why Magdalena valley and Caribbean forests need stronger protection. Photo: Omar Daniel Leon Alvarado / Instituto Humbol
President Petro invited Donald Trump to visit Colombia and learn about his government’s anti-drug policy, and the White House will consider it. Credit: Cezary Piwowarczyk, CC BY SA-4.0.In a gesture that drew the attention of analysts and diplomats alike, Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, extended
Colombia does not rule out offering asylum to Nicolas Maduro if he leaves the country in the event of a political transition in Venezuela. Credit: Presidency of Venezuela.Colombia opened the door to a sensitive area of regional geopolitics by acknowledging that it does not rule out offering politica
Forbes highlights the most influential content creators in its annual Top Creators Colombia list, which this year includes 30 creators. Credit: European Parliament, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrColombia’s digital economy continues to expand rapidly, driven by creators who have transformed their platforms into
Spiral galaxy NGC 2683 seen almost edge on by the NASA Hubble Space Telescope, a reminder that tiny molecules and vast star systems are part of the same cosmic story that Colombian scientists are helping to decode. Photo: NASA, 2012 / Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.Some cosmic stories start in
Gran Colombia was a failed project to create Latin American regional unity two centuries ago, whose legacy Petro and Maduro claim. Credit: Joel González / Presidency of Colombia / Arab Hafez, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia / Sofya Sandurskaya – TASS, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia.The Gran Colombia was one of the mos
Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez is still looking for a club that grants him game minutes so that he can be fit for the 2026 World Cup. Credit: X account @FCFSeleccionColColombian playmaker James Rodriguez will enter the World Cup window without a confirmed new club after reported talks with Mex
Colombia’s tourism surge accelerates as new international routes boost arrivals and strengthen regional economies. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia One Colombia’s international tourism sector is experiencing one of its strongest periods in recent years, driven by a combination of expanding air connec
U.S. President Donald Trump once again threatened Colombia, stating at the White House that it “could be the next target” after Venezuela. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.New statements by U.S. President Donald Trump threaten military action against Colombia, in the context of the U
Chef Israel Lopez prepares ceviche during a Spanish class cooking session in Cartagena, Colombia, showing how gastronomy and education come together around local ingredients and shared stories. Photo: Joe Ross, 2016 / CC BY SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.Anyone who studies gastronomy in Colombia today
Researchers work in a quantum lab at University College London, illustrating the kind of advanced infrastructure and talent that Colombia aims to strengthen through its ColombIA Inteligente 2025 program for quantum science and AI. Photo: O. Usher, UCL Mathematical and Physical Sciences, 2014 / CC BY
Colombia was recognized as the second friendliest country in the world according to the Expat Insider Survey 2025, with Indonesia taking first place. Credit: Mark Koester, CC-BY-2.0-Colombia has once again stood out on the global stage thanks to a new recognition that highlights the warmth of its pe
The American rock band Dream Theater is returning to Colombia as part of their tour celebrating their 40th anniversary. Credit: SacrificedSon, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrThe legendary American progressive metal band Dream Theater is coming back to Colombia after more than a decade. The group — consider
Ministry of Equality and Equity has resigned after media published a series of insulting chat messages directed at the president’s daughter and ex-spouse. Credit: Ministry of Equality.Dumar Guevara, the vice minister in charge of Diversities at the Ministry of Equality has resigned in 2025 after med
Colombia stands at a crossroads: deepen strategic ties with the United States or risk missing the nearshoring and energy transition opportunity. Credit: flickr / Official photograph of the Presidency of Colombia / Gage SkidmoreAmCham Colombia has argued that the country stands at a turning point: It
