Colombia will host Electric Daisy Carnival for the first time. The event will take place in Medellín on October 10 and 11. Credit: Drew Rukes, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombia will host Electric Daisy Carnival 2026 for the first time; the event will take place in Medellin on Oct. 10 and 11, 2026, at
Colombia’s taxi sales fell to 4,693 new registrations in 2025 as mobility apps reshape urban transport. Yellow taxis in Medellin, Colombia, as mobility apps reshape how Colombians book and use taxi service. Credit: Bernard Gagnon / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).Colombia’s taxi market is going thr
Spain will extradite “Mono Gerly,” an alleged member of the “Drug Trafficking Board” denounced by President Petro, to Colombia. Credit: Spanish National Police.Colombian President Gustavo Petro confirmed this Wednesday what until a few weeks ago had been an intense rumor in the corridors of Colombia
Maroon 5 returns to Colombia after 10 years of absence with its “Love Is Like” Tour. The band will perform in Bogota on April 25. Credit: Justin Higuchi / Wikimedia CommonsMaroon 5 returns to Colombia after 10 years. The band will perform at the Coliseo MedPlus in Bogota on April 25 as part of its “
The indefinite closure of Tayrona Park in Colombia remains in place, while economic losses in the sector continue to mount. Credit: Jorge Lascar, CC BY 2.0 / Flickr.One week after Colombia ordered the indefinite closure of Tayrona Park, the measure remains in effect and continues to keep one of the
A survey reveals that perceptions of democratic quality are declining in Colombia and that polarization is generating negative feelings. Credit: Mauromed, CC BY-SA 3.0.Most Colombians believe democracy is weakening. That is the finding of a recent Invamer survey, which shows a deterioration in citiz
Discover the best places to visit in Colombia according to Colombians, from the Caribbean and Pacific Coasts to Medellin. Credits: Victor Cohen/ColombiaOneWith its varied landscapes and climate zones, Colombia is definitely one of the most diverse travel destinations in the world. However, while you
Colombian flags at memorials in Kyiv reflect the heavy toll paid by foreign fighters in Ukraine’s war. Credit: Nicolas Garzon / Public Domain Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, thousands of foreign volunteers have traveled to the eastern front to join Ukrainian
The U.S. restores economic cooperation with Colombia by including US$40 million in aid for Bogota in the fiscal year 2026 budget. Credit: Bill Ingalls / NASA, CC BY 2.0.The United States reactivated economic cooperation with Colombia following Congress’s decision to include US$40 million in the fede
Federal authorities and airline officials are investigating after an American Airlines jet landed at Miami International Airport with bullet holes in its wing following a round trip to Colombia. Credit: Mitchul Hope – CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. US Federal authorities and airline officials a
A new poll on the Colombian elections confirms that the presidency is a two-horse race, with the two candidates set to face off in a runoff. Credit: Ovidio González / Presidency of Colombia.With just over three months to go before the first round of Colombia’s presidential elections, a new voter int
Juan Valdez opened its first global flagship store in Bogota, Colombia. The store is inspired by 1959, the year the Juan Valdez character was created. Credit: Josh, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlicrkThe renowned Colombian coffee chain Juan Valdez inaugurated in February 2026 its first global flagship store, a
Four years after abortion was decriminalized up to the 24th week of pregnancy, Colombia takes stock of the 213,000 safe procedures performed. Credit: Agustina Giraldo, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.Four years after the Constitutional Court of Colombia decriminalized abortion up to 24 weeks of pregnancy t
Colombia counters insurgents’ US$600 drones with a US$1.6 billion anti-drone shield amid aerial asymmetry. Military drones used by the Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army, illustrating the type of unmanned aircraft now challenging Colombia’s forces. Credit: David Stanley / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).Ov
Shakira will perform at the Pyramids of Giza on April 7 as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran 2026 tour. Credit: Abel JORGE, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombian singer Shakira continues making history when she performs at the Pyramids of Giza Tour. On April 7, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran will arrive in
Colombian students selected for the central bank scholarship will study abroad with full funding and a binding commitment to return and serve the country. Credit: Josep Freixes / Colombia OneIn a move that underscores the long-term importance of human capital for economic development, Colombia’s cen
Robbie Williams will arrive in Colombia for the first time as part of his Britpop world tour. The British artist will perform on Sept. 20 in Bogota. Credit: Fraser Mummery, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrBritish singer Robbie Williams has confirmed his first concert in Colombia, an announcement that has generate
Credit: Andrea Puentes / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, once again alleged fraud in the 2022 legislative elections and said his coalition, the Historic Pact (Pacto Histórico in Spanish), was harmed in the vote count. The president asserted that he has “evidence” tha
Credit: LongeviQuest.From the heart of a small municipality in Colombia to the quiet of a family home in New Jersey, the story of Luis Cano builds a bridge between worlds and generations. At 111 years old, this Colombian-born man has become the oldest living person in the United States, a distinctio
In Colombia, alias “Gabriela” was sentenced to 21 years in prison for her involvement last year in the murder of Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe. Credit: Colombian National Police.Colombian justice yesterday sentenced alias “Gabriela” to 21 years and two months in prison, the young w
Colombia marks the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the Lost City of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in 2026. Credit: katiebordner/CC BY 2.0This year marks a historic milestone for Colombia as the nation celebrates 50 years since the official archaeological rediscovery of the ancient Teyuna settlem
The National Registry of Colombia issued a formal apology this week to Juan David Perez Quintero, a blind man, after being designated as a voting jury member. Credit: Registraduria Nacional – Public Domain.The National Registry of Colombia issued a formal apology this week to Juan David Perez Quinte
Colombia’s record trade deficit exposes the limits of a resource-based economy. Credit: AMG National Trust Courtesy In 2025, Colombia crossed an economic threshold it had avoided for decades: It recorded the largest trade deficit in its recent history. According to official figures from the National
The visit of Colombia’s Minister of Mines to Venezuela opens up a possible future scenario that moves towards energy integration. Credit: Colombian Ministry of Mines.Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Edwin Palma Egea, traveled to Caracas last Friday with a clear message: Colombia wants to mov
