Colombia’s Peatland Ecosystem Store More CO2 Than the Amazon Rainforest

Colombia’s Peatland Ecosystem Store More CO2 Than the Amazon Rainforest

Researchers have found a “hidden” ecosystem in Colombia that is capable of storing more CO2 than the Amazon rainforest. Credit: Luis Alveart – CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 via Flickr.Researchers have found a “hidden” ecosystem in Colombia that is capable of storing more CO2 than the Amazon rainforest. Colombian

Colombia’s Ryan Castro Unveils US and Europe Tour First Dates

Colombia’s Ryan Castro Unveils US and Europe Tour First Dates

Colombian reggaeton singer Ryan Castro unveiled the first dates for his SENDÉ World Tour in the U.S. and Europe. Credit: Andrelo Vanegas, CC-BY-SA-4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsColombian reggaeton singer Ryan Castro has announced the first dates of his new SENDÉ World Tour, which will visit 27 cities acros

Colombia Unveils ‘Dragom’, Its First National Military Drone

Colombia Unveils ‘Dragom’, Its First National Military Drone

Colombia’s Defense Ministry unveiled the country’s first domestically produced military drone, the Dragom on July 9th. Credit: Ministerio de Defensa – Public DomainColombia’s Defense Ministry unveiled the “Dragom”, the country’s first domestically produced military drone. The reveal was made yesterd

Colombia Blames Ex-FARC Guerrilla for Attack on Senator Miguel Uribe

Colombia Blames Ex-FARC Guerrilla for Attack on Senator Miguel Uribe

Colombia accuses the Ex-FARC Second Marquetalia guerrilla group of being the mastermind behind the attack against Senator Miguel Uribe. Credit: Colombian Senate.Colombian intelligence agencies point to the ex-FARC guerrilla group known as Second Marquetalia as the intellectual author of the June 7 a

OECD Forum in Colombia: Investing in Talent Is the Path Forward

OECD Forum in Colombia: Investing in Talent Is the Path Forward

Investing in talent and not in subsidies was one of the first conclusions of the OECD Local Development Forum in Barranquilla, Colombia. Credit: Barranquilla Mayor’s Office.On the opening day of the Forum for Local Development—organized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (

Leftist Latin American Presidents to Hold Democracy Summit in Chile

Leftist Latin American Presidents to Hold Democracy Summit in Chile

Chile’s Boric will lead a summit with South American progressive leaders such as Petro, Lula and Orsi and Sanchez of Spain. Credit: Ovidio Gonzalez / Presidency of Colombia.Left-wing Latin American leaders will hold a summit in Santiago, Chile, for the “Defense of Democracy”. Hosted by Chile’s Presi

Colombian Woman Battling for US Visa Denied Seven Times

Colombian Woman Battling for US Visa Denied Seven Times

A young Colombian woman shared her heartbreaking story of being denied a U.S. visa not once, but seven times. Credit:Public DomainA young Colombian woman has become the focus of international headlines after sharing her heartbreaking story of being denied a U.S. visa not once, but seven times. Camil

Women’s Copa America: Can Colombia Win?

Women’s Copa America: Can Colombia Win?

The 2025 Women’s Copa America is set to kick off in Quito, Ecuador, and Colombia is among the favorites to win it all. Credit: Colombian Football Federation, public domain.The 2025 Women’s Copa America kicks off this Friday in Quito, Ecuador, with Colombia among the favorites to take the title. Ten

Colombia’s Sofia Vergara Launches Cosmetic Brand in Europe

Colombia’s Sofia Vergara Launches Cosmetic Brand in Europe

The Colombian Sofia Vergara launched her cosmetics brand, TOTY Cosmetics, in Europe. Vergara reflects her personality in the products. Credit: El Hormiguero, cc-by-nc-2-3Colombian artist Sofia Vergara has launched her skincare cosmetic brand, TOTY Europe, in partnership with the laboratory Cantabria

Is Colombia’s Healthcare System on the Verge of Collapse?

Is Colombia’s Healthcare System on the Verge of Collapse?

Colombia is facing a mounting healthcare crisis that experts warn could push the system to the brink of collapse. Credit: AP Colombia OneColombia is facing a mounting healthcare crisis that experts warn could push the system to the brink of collapse. Years of structural problems, financial instabili

Verdict Date Set in Trial of Ex-Colombia President Alvaro Uribe

Verdict Date Set in Trial of Ex-Colombia President Alvaro Uribe

In Colombia, a date has been set for the verdict in the trial for alleged procedural fraud and bribery against former president Alvaro Uribe. Credit: Politecnico Grancolombiano, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr.The verdict in the trial of former President Alvaro Uribe—ongoing for months in Colombia—is set to b

Colombia’s Juan Valdez Becomes LA Rams Official Coffee

Colombia’s Juan Valdez Becomes LA Rams Official Coffee

Colombia’s coffee brand Juan Valdez will become the official coffee of the LA Rams, one of the oldest NFL franchises in the league. Credit: PontiacAurora – CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.Colombia’s coffee brand Juan Valdez will become the official coffee of the LA Rams, one of the oldest NFL fra

Bean Origins: How Colombia Became a Coffee-Growing Country

Bean Origins: How Colombia Became a Coffee-Growing Country

Colombia is globally renowned for the quality of its coffee, but the origins of these prized beans in the country are relatively recent. Credit: 2010CIAT / Neil Palmer / CC BY-SA 2.0Colombia is widely recognized for the quality of its Arabica coffee beans, considered among the best in the world. How

Colombia and US Return Ambassadors in Bid to Calm Diplomatic Rift

Colombia and US Return Ambassadors in Bid to Calm Diplomatic Rift

Colombia and the U.S. bring back their respective ambassadors in an attempt to calm the diplomatic rift between the two countries. Credit: Ajay Suresh, CC BY 2.0 / Wikimedia.After five days of recall for consultations, Colombia and the United States are sending back their respective ambassadors to W

Colombia Unveils Squad for Women’s Copa America

Colombia Unveils Squad for Women’s Copa America

Colombia’s Football Federation (FCF) revealed the 23-woman squad for this year’s Women’s Copa America in Ecuador. Credit: Credit: Colombian Football Federation, public domain.Colombia’s Football Federation (FCF) revealed the 23-woman squad for this year’s Women’s Copa America in Ecuador. Colombia wi

Colombia’s Petro Confirms Gaza Conference for Next Week in Bogota

Colombia’s Petro Confirms Gaza Conference for Next Week in Bogota

Colombia’s Petro, in an article published in The Guardian, announced the convening of an emergency conference on Gaza to be held in Bogota. Credit: Joel Gonzalez / Presidency of Colombia.President of Colombia Gustavo Petro has announced an emergency conference on Gaza, to be held in Bogota. The anno

OECD 2025 Local Development Forum Kicks Off in Barranquilla, Colombia

OECD 2025 Local Development Forum Kicks Off in Barranquilla, Colombia

Barranquilla, Colombia, hosts the OECD Local Development Forum, the first event of its kind in Latin America, from July 8 to 11. Credit: Fernando Orozco, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.Barranquilla, Colombia, is the host city for the 2025 OECD Local Development Forum, a global gathering that will bring together l

Rosa Villavicencio Appointed Colombia’s New Foreign Minister

Rosa Villavicencio Appointed Colombia’s New Foreign Minister

Rosa Villavicencio has been appointed Acting Foreign Minister of Colombia, replacing Laura Sarabia, who resigned. Credit: Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Rosa Villavicencio, previously Deputy Foreign Minister, has been appointed by President Gustavo Petro in Colombia as the new, acting, Foreig

Inflation in Colombia  Further Drops in June

Inflation in Colombia Further Drops in June

Inflation in Colombia fell to 4.82% in June 2025, marking a moderate decrease that continues the downward trend that began last year. Credit: A.P. / Colombia One.Colombia’s inflation continued to decrease in June, reaching an annual rate of 4.82%. Despite global economic and political instability, C

Colombia’s 2026 Elections: Miguel Uribe Tops Presidential Race Polls

Colombia’s 2026 Elections: Miguel Uribe Tops Presidential Race Polls

New poll places Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay at the top of the list for the presidential race in Colombia’s 2026 elections. Credit: Colombian SenateIn the lead-up to Colombia’s 2026 presidential elections, a new poll has placed Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay at the top of the list of potential candidate

Colombia Set to Open New International Airport by Late 2025

Colombia Set to Open New International Airport by Late 2025

Colombia is set to open a new international airpot by late 2025 in the city of Monteria, on the Caribbean Coast. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneColombia is preparing for a major leap in its transportation infrastructure with the planned inauguration of a new international airport by the end of 2