Petro Slams OFAC, Urges Expansion of Brazil’s PIX System to Colombia

Petro Slams OFAC, Urges Expansion of Brazil’s PIX System to Colombia

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

From Yeison Jimenez to Dario Gomez: Colombia’s Popular Music Biggest Hits

From Yeison Jimenez to Dario Gomez: Colombia’s Popular Music Biggest Hits

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

Petro Claims Nearly 70% of Colombia’s Energy Is Clean

Petro Claims Nearly 70% of Colombia’s Energy Is Clean

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

Colombia Marks Easter Sunday, Closing Out Holy Week

Colombia Marks Easter Sunday, Closing Out Holy Week

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

Colombia Has Latin America’s Smallest Gender Pay Gap

Colombia Has Latin America’s Smallest Gender Pay Gap

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

Tourism in Choco: A Hidden Paradise on Colombia’s Pacific Coast

Tourism in Choco: A Hidden Paradise on Colombia’s Pacific Coast

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

No Gender Parity in Colombia’s Congress: Women Hold Just 29% of Seats

No Gender Parity in Colombia’s Congress: Women Hold Just 29% of Seats

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

Best Nightlife Destinations in Cartagena, Colombia

Best Nightlife Destinations in Cartagena, Colombia

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: An Adventure Destination in Boyaca, Colombia

Santa Sofia: An Adventure Destination in Boyaca, Colombia

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

Diana Trujillo, Key Colombian Figure Behind Artemis Launch

Diana Trujillo, Key Colombian Figure Behind Artemis Launch

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

Coffee Route in Quindio, Colombia

Coffee Route in Quindio, Colombia

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

Tubers That Turn Into Sweets During Holy Week in Colombia

Tubers That Turn Into Sweets During Holy Week in Colombia

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’s Largest Warship, ARC 24 de Julio, Enters Naval Service

Colombia’s Largest Warship, ARC 24 de Julio, Enters Naval Service

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 Race of the Saints: A Peculiar Holy Week Tradition in Colombia

The Race of the Saints: A Peculiar Holy Week Tradition in Colombia

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

Meatless Dishes That Characterize Colombian Holy Week

Meatless Dishes That Characterize Colombian Holy Week

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

The 1983 Popayan Earthquake That Terrorized Colombians on Holy Thursday

The 1983 Popayan Earthquake That Terrorized Colombians on Holy Thursday

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

At Easter, Ways of Eating Fish That Could Be a ‘Sin’ for Your Health

At Easter, Ways of Eating Fish That Could Be a ‘Sin’ for Your Health

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: A Holy Week Symbol in the Colombian Caribbean

The Corozo Sweet: A Holy Week Symbol in the Colombian Caribbean

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