In 2026, Colombia will commemorate various anniversaries in fields as diverse as politics, society, and sports. Credit: Presidency of Mexico, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr / MariaU3, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia.The history of a nation also lives in the dates that become collective memories, in those days on the c
From tax changes to a historic minimum wage increase are contributing to rising costs that could shape consumer inflation in 2026. Credit: Pexels.Colombians ushered in the new year amid fresh economic challenges, with fuel and prices for everyday goods trending upward and putting pressure on househo
At the beginning of the year 2026, Colombia took up its position as a nonpermanent member of the United Nations Security Council until 2027. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.Colombia yesterday assumed its position as a nonpermanent member of the United Nations Security Council for th
The Colombian government will attempt to pass eight bills, plus health care reform, in a Congress that is in election mode. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.The government of President Gustavo Petro in Colombia will try to pass up to nine bills in the final stretch of the legislative
Colombian President Gustavo Petro will seek to deindex certain prices from the minimum wage following its significant increase for 2026. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.Following the controversy sparked in Colombia by the Petro administration’s decree to raise the 2026 minimum wage
The rise of transportation in Transmilenio has relation with the rise of the minimum wage in Colombia. Credit: Bogota Como Vamos.As the New Year begins, millions of residents who rely on TransMilenio, Bogota’s flagship bus rapid transit system, are preparing for an increase of 350 Colombian pesos (C
Influencer Chiara Ferragni, a pioneer in monetizing her social media presence, is in Colombia, with Medellín and Cartagena as her main destinations. Credit: MySwitzerland.com, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrChiara Ferragni, considered one of the pioneers in monetizing her image through social media, is curren
The Colombian government announced new taxes enacted in the context of an “economic emergency” to contain the fiscal deficit in 2026. Credit: Juan Diego Cano / Presidency of Colombia.The announcement of a package of new taxes in Colombia, amid the declaration of an economic emergency by the national
Delirio, Cali’s premier salsa showcase, celebrates 20 years of success in Colombia with a mix of music, dance, and circus. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.La Carpa Delirio stands as a living symbol of Cali, a city that breathes salsa and has turned the night into a collective ritual for 2
Villavieja’s main square in Huila, where the Parque Solar Villavieja project is planned as Colombia’s next major utility-scale solar development. Credit: SajoR, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons. Huila will soon add a new headline to its map: solar panels, lots of them. A massive project called Parqu
On the night of December 31, Colombia will “burn the Año Viejo” to welcome 2026, in a tradition that dates back to the mid-20th century. Credit: Pixabay / Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.In many corners of Colombia, the farewell to the year does not take place in silence nor is it limited to a co
Colombia celebrates the New Year with music, tradition, and gastronomy. The New Year is welcomed with rituals meant to attract abundance. Credit: Vpickering, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrThe celebration of New Year’s Eve in Colombia is one of the most anticipated dates on the country’s festive calendar.
Petro ordered the declassification of files from the former Colombian intelligence agency, DAS, linked to state crimes. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.The government of Gustavo Petro ordered the declassification of the files of Colombia’s former and controversial intelligence agency
In Colombia, there are several rituals to welcome the New Year, some of which are considered uncommon in Latin America. Credit: Visible Hand, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrIn Colombia, the arrival of the New Year is not only celebrated with music, food, and family gatherings, but also with a wide variety of agü
.President Gustavo Petro claimed that a recent U.S. attack in Venezuela targeted a facility operated by the ELN guerrilla. Credit: Presidencia de Colombia via Flickr.Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed Tuesday that a recent U.S. attack in Venezuela targeted a facility operated by the National
Healthy taxes and front-of-package labeling of ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks in Colombia did not affect sales or employment. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The debate surrounding healthy taxes and front-of-package nutritional warning labels in Colombia sparked heated social and
Prisma is a turn-based RPG from Colombian studio Dreams Uncorporated, where players use a camera to influence battles. Credit: Dreams Uncorporated / Steam.A new Colombian role-playing game (RPG) is on the way, and it looks like it came straight out of a dream and a sketchbook.Prisma is the next game
Representatives from the National Government, international cooperation agencies, and the private sector signed the commitment to Misión Nuquí, a development plan for the Choco region. Credit: Ministerio de Comercio, Industria y Turismo.Nuquí is the kind of place that makes people whisper, “How is t
Colombia ended November with the lowest unemployment rate for that month since 2001, confirming a good year in terms of macroeconomic data. Credit: Apunto Group Agencia de publicidad, Public Domain / Pexels.Colombia announced today the unemployment figures for November, which continue the downward t
Professor Elisabeth Restrepo Parra (center) and her team from the National University of Colombia in Manizales won the 2025 National Inventor Prize for their organic battery prototype. Credit: Universidad Nacional de Colombia Sede Manizales.When people talk about clean energy, they usually picture w
The Colombian peso leads the appreciation of emerging currencies worldwide in December, amid high global volatility. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia One.The Colombian peso positioned itself, at the close of December, as the most revalued currency among emerging market currencies during this final mo
Pasto is ready for one of Colombia’s most emblematic events: The Carnival of Blacks and Whites, which will take place from December 28 to January 11. Credit: Jandres Fernandez C, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrPasto is preparing to welcome a new edition of the Carnival of Blacks and Whites, one of the most
The increase in the minimum wage in Colombia sparked reactions among supporters and detractors who are predicting an economic crisis. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.The announcement made yesterday by President Gustavo Petro regarding the increase in Colombia’s minimum wage for 2026
Bogota Metro Line 1 reaches a milestone as the first train begins testing ahead of planned passenger service. Credit: Venezuelametro, CC0 1.0 / Wikimedia Commons.Bogota finally heard a sound many people waited decades for, the soft roll of a metro train on local rails.On Dec. 26, the first train of
