Falcon 9 rocket is used to place payloads into Earth orbit. Credit: CC BY-NC 2.0 Starlink Official SpaceX PhotosStarlink is the missing piece for Colombian narco-submarines to extend their range, and the cutting-edge technology driving them has waged a silent battle in the country’s mangroves and ri
Frisby Spain won the trademark dispute in Europe and is now seeking millions in damages from Frisby Colombia, following a year of litigation. Credit: EEIM, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia.Frisby Spain won in Europe one of the key battles against Frisby Colombia and is now seeking compensation that could re
The meeting between President Gustavo Petro and the well-known streamer Westcol became a social media sensation in Colombia. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, held a meeting of more than an hour with streamer Westcol at the presidential palace
Each day of Holy Week commemorates the journey of Christ’s Passion and invites all believers to reflection. Credit: nanreH, hrfj, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr Holy Week is one of the most significant liturgical periods for millions of believers. Each day recalls a key moment from the final steps of Jesu
The Panini World Cup 2026 sticker album is now on presale in Colombia. Explore the costs, new formats, and the cultural tradition of filling the album. In the photo, young collectors exchanging Panini stickers. Filling the Panini World Cup album has been a cultural tradition in Colombia since 1970,
The #MeToo movement in Colombia has forced the resignation of the Deputy Minister of Equality over allegations of sexual harassment. Credit: Ministry of Equality.The resignation of Deputy Minister of Equality Acxan Duque, following a complaint of alleged sexual harassment of an official in his offic
In Colombia, more than 21 million people live in rental or subrental housing, which is equivalent to 40% of the country’s households. Credit: @CAMACOLBOGOTAIn Colombia, more than 21 million people live in rental or subrental housing, which is equivalent to 40% of the country’s households. This was s
The Colombia national football team was defeated by Croatia national football team 2-1. Credit: Colombian Football FederationIn the penultimate match before its participation in the 2026 Football World Cup, the Colombia national football team was defeated by Croatia national football team 2-1 and lo
The track features Jessi Uribe, Pipe Bueno, Luis Alfonso, Jhon Alex Castaño, Alzate, Jhonny Rivera, Luisito Muñoz, Ciro Quiñonez, Arelys Henao, Francy, and Paola Jara. Credit: YouTube AlzatemusicaTo the wide collection of musical tracks dedicated to the Colombian National Team, a new one has just be
On their way to Camping World Stadium for their match against Croatia, from left to right: Johan Mojica, Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma. Credit: Colombian Football FederationColombia’s national team takes on Croatia today at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, in an international friendly.
The women’s caucus of the Pacto Historico in the House of Representatives asked President Petro for Morris’ resignation from the management of RTVC. Credit: RTVCFor some time, opposition sectors had demanded from all prominent figures of the ruling party, the Pacto Historico, especially its women me
Colombia is one step away from banning female genital mutilation as cases decline but persist in Indigenous communities. Credit: Mauricio Moreno Photography / X Account Courtesy / Public Domain Colombia is approaching a decisive moment in the defense of human rights. The country is just one step awa
A complete guide for foreigners on how to obtain a valid Colombian driving license based on their specific visa type and legal status. A driver behind the wheel. Colombian law requires foreigners residing in Colombia who hold a cédula de extranjería to obtain a local driving license, because their f
Two slider turtles known as hicoteas can live up to 30 years. Credit: CC BY-SA 3.0 Flicka via Animalia.bioBogota’s District Environment Secretariat will deploy 70 operations during Holy Week to combat illegal wildlife and plant trafficking. Teams will cover El Dorado International Airport, bus termi
The Colombian Congress called for a calm debate following clashes between Cepeda and Valencia in previous sessions. Credit: Colombian Senate.The Colombian Congress on Thursday called for moderating the tone of political debate following several recent clashes between senators who are also presidenti
Armando Benedetti, Interior Minister of Colombia, faces mounting scrutiny as Colombia’s #MeToo movement reaches the halls of political power.Credit: Presidency of Colombia / Public Domain Amid the resurgence of the #MeToo movement in Colombia—recently fueled by allegations of sexual harassment again
In terms of pollution, Colombia is heading in the right direction. Credit: Alcaldia de Bogota.The 2025 IQAir World Air Quality Report places Colombia 88th out of 143 countries in global pollution rankings, with a national PM2.5 average of 11.1 micrograms per cubic meter. The report compiles data fro
Allegations have been made in Colombia that the Petro administration has awarded multimillion-dollar contracts through cronyism. Credit: Ovidio Gonzalez / Presidency of Colombia.The government of President Gustavo Petro allegedly awarded contracts in Colombia worth 31 trillion pesos (approximately U
Ciro Ramirez’s conviction for corruption in Colombia leaves his party, the Democratic Center, with one fewer seat in the Senate. Credit: IG Ciro Ramirez.The 23-year prison sentence handed down to Senator Ciro Ramirez for corruption triggered an immediate shake-up in the Colombian Congress and led to
Petro presented the report on the “Change in Economic Model” and announced Colombia’s withdrawal from the international arbitration system. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, presented a report on Wednesday aimed at consolidating the narrative that t
The researchers did not use conventional measurement tools. They resorted to a seasonal calendar built with the knowledge of 25 local knowledge holders. Credit: Lulu Victoria–Lacy, researcher at Florida International University.Changes in the Amazon River have even led to conflicts between countries
President Gustavo Petro maintains that the aircraft was scrap that his predecessor and political opponent Iván Duque received as a donation. Credit: X: @infopresidenciaThe accident of the Hercules C-130 aircraft of the Fuerza Aeroespacial Colombiana (FAC), which left 70 dead and more than 50 injured
Final ballot in which the fourteen candidates for the presidency of the Republic of Colombia and their respective vice presidential tickets were placed. Credit: X: @RegistraduriaThe Registraduria Nacional del Estado Civil (the Registrar’s Office) made public this Wednesday the final ballot in which
Eduardo Robayo, founder of Kokoriko and pioneer of Colombia’s roasted chicken fast-food industry, has died. A view of a Kokoriko location alongside the company’s founder. Eduardo Robayo Ferro, who established the fast-food chain in 1969 and helped standardize Colombia’s roasted chicken tradition, re
