President Petro criticized the potential political use of the OFAC list and asked Brasi to extend the PIX payment system to Colombia. Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.Colombian President Gustavo Petro lashed out at the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and said it no longer
Disocver the greatest hits of Colombia’s regional popular music, a genre that has gained significant global recognition in recent years.Credit: Corfecali, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrColombia’s regional popular music has established itself as one of the country’s most listened to and representative genr
President Petro stated that more than 70% of Colombia’s energy comes from clean sources, after advocating for the inclusion of hydroelectric power. Credit: Colombian Ministry of Mines.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, stated yesterday that the country has nearly 70% of energy classified as c
Easter Sunday marks the end of Holy Week in Colombia and throughout the Catholic world, ushering in a new season in the religious calendar. Credit: Luz Adriana Villa, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr.Easter Sunday is the day that brings Holy Week to a close in Colombia. After several days marked by silence, proce
A report notes that Colombia has the smallest gender pay gap in Latin America, although challenges to achieving equality remain. Credit: Apunto Group Agencia publicidad, Public Domain / Pexels.Colombia has become the country with the smallest gender pay gap in Latin America, a figure that marks a si
Choco is an emerging top tourist destination in Colombia thanks to its rich biodiveristy and natural wonders. Credit: Valentina Roldan / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0The department of Choco, located in western Colombia, is one of the country’s richest territories in terms of biodiversity. Although it has historic
Following Colombia’s legislative elections, gender parity in Congress remains an unresolved issue: only 29% of lawmakers will be women. Credit: Gustavo Solmott, Public Domain / Pexels.In the legislative elections last March, Colombia once again revealed a persistent gap in its political representati
Cartagena is one of the cities on the Colombian Caribbean coast with the best nightlife, offering a wide variety of destinations to enjoy the night. Credit: Creyesk, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrCartagena is one of the cities on the Colombian Caribbean coast that offers a wide variety of nightlife destinations
Santa Sofia, Boyaca department, offers extreme adventures and is home to Colombia’s longest hanging bridge. Credit: Petruss, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsIn the heart of the Colombian Andes, just 52 kilometers northwest of Tunja and 23 kilometers from the popular tourist town of Villa de Leyva, l
Colombian engineer Diana Trujillo played a key role in the Artemis II mission—part of NASA’s return to the moon—from Houston. Credit: Nasa Johnson, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr.Colombian engineer Diana Trujillo was last week in one of the most sensitive locations in space exploration: the control room f
The Coffee Route is a journey that allows you to appreciate the region’s beauty and discover all the secrets behind your favorite cup of coffee. Credit: Public domain/pixabay Quindío, located in the heart of Colombia, is a renowned tourist destination, thanks to coffee. With 252 specialized coffee s
The U.S. alleges that Russia has trained more than 1,000 influencers in Latin America to spread disinformation and align themselves with the Kremlin. Credit: Diego Delso, Public Domain.The United States alleged that Russia had promoted a training program aimed at more than a thousand Latin American
Mongo-mongo is one of the emblematic sweets of the Cordoba region during Holy Week in Colombia. This dessert is made with various fruits from the Colombian Caribbean. Credit: Fabio Mascarenhas, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrMongo-mongo, also known as calandraca, is one of the most representative sweets of Colom
Colombia is a country rich in tubers that, during Holy Week, are transformed into sweets to be shared with family. Credit: Gobierno Danilo Medina, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr In several regions of Colombia, Holy Week is not only a time for spiritual reflection but also a moment when traditional cuisine
Colombia commissions the ARC 24 de Julio, the largest warship 100% designed and built by Colombian engineers. Navy officers salute during the commissioning ceremony of the ARC 24 de Julio at the naval base in Cartagena. Built at the Mamonal shipyards by COTECMAR, the 93-meter ocean patrol vessel is
The Carrera de los Santos is one of the most unusual Holy Week events in Colombia, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Credit: Roberto Urrea, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr The Race of the Saints is one of the most unusual traditions of Holy Week in Colombia. This event, which takes place in San Agusti
In Colombia, meatless dishes are commonly eaten during Holy Week. Here you’ll find easy recipes for the Holy Week season. Credit: wEnDaLicious, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0During Holy Week, thousands of families in Colombia maintain the tradition of avoiding red meat and opting for simple, affordable, and flavor
On Holy Thursday in 1983, an earthquake destroyed Popayan, one of Colombia’s most devout cities, in the midst of Holy Week. Credit: Colombian Geological Survey.The Holy Thursday of 1983, the city of Popayan, in Colombia, experienced one of the most intense moments of its religious calendar. The whit
Fish that are easily found in supermarkets, such as trout, tuna, sardines, salmon, mojarra, and catfish, are very beneficial because they are rich in omega-3, vitamin B12, and help reduce the risk of arrhythmias, improve blood circulation, and control triglyceride levels. Credit: gobiernobogota.gov.
The corozo sweet is one of the emblematic desserts of the Colombian Caribbean during Holy Week. Credit: Jdvillalobos, Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons Each year during Holy Week, households across the Colombian Caribbean fill with sweet aromas, vibrant colors, and memories of tradition. Among the m
According to the Mayor’s Office of Medellin, the cancellation situations were identified during inspection, surveillance, and control operations carried out on different actors in the sector. Credit: X: @AlcaldiadeMedThe Mayor’s Office of Medellin has just detected an irregular practice in the tour
The United States Department of State issued an alert for travelers to reconsider heading to five departments of the country due to the security risks they represent. Credit: Reference image / X: @AerocivilColRight at the beginning of Holy Week, a time when tourism activity in Colombia becomes more
From left to right Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch and Mission Specialist Jeremy HansenNASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center, Florida at 6:36 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). At T-00:10:00 there w
An accident caused by a tractor-trailer transporting milk that rammed several vehicles at the Casablanca toll booth, on Colombia’s Zipaquira-Ubate road (Cundinamarca). Credit: X:@JorgeEmilioReyAs the hours pass, the number of victims left by the serious accident caused by a tractor-trailer transport
