Colombia’s Petro signed a new decree maintaining the 23.7% increase in the minimum wage after a week of political and popular unrest. Credit: Ovidio González / Presidency of Colombia.The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, signed a new decree yesterday, maintaining the 23.7% increase in the minimu
Credit: Cbsuram, CC BY 4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsThe Colombian salsa group Grupo Niche will perform at the Hollywood Bowl on July 15. The performance will mark a new milestone in the legendary ensemble’s international career, as it takes the stage at one of the most emblematic music venues in the Unite
Bad Bunny will perform in Asia for the first time in a special concert in Tokyo as part of Spotify’s Billions Club Live series. Credit: Courtesy / Sorel BolivarThe Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny will perform in Asia for the first time, with the artist set to take the stage on March 7 in Tokyo. The pr
Bad Bunny will star in a film for the first time: Porto Rico, a production directed by Puerto Rican singer and producer Residente. Credit: Courtesy / Sorel BolivarThe Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny is taking a new step in his artistic career by starring in a feature film for the first time. The artis
Colombia transforms sugarcane waste into rural energy, generating power and biofuels that stabilize the grid and support local communities in Cauca. Sugarcane bagasse, the fibrous residue left after juice extraction, serves as a key renewable fuel source for power cogeneration in Colombia. Credit: K
Tensions on the left continue to rise in Colombia, as Roy Barreras gains union support and the Pact calls for a boycott of the primaries. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Just over two weeks before the March 8 legislative elections and presidential primaries in Colombia, tensions are risin
Colombian-born activist Ana Maria Archila was appointed head of the New York Office of International Affairs by Mayor Mamdani. Credit: Anamariaforny, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Colombian Ana Maria Archila as head of the city’s Office of International Affair
Netflix announced the fourth season of the Colombian series Eva Lasting, which will conclude the story of Eva Samper and Camilo Granados. Credit: Netflix Ilustrative PurposeNetflix announced the premiere of the fourth and final season of the series Eva Lasting, which will be released on March 18. Th
Economic analysts’ inflation projections for the end of 2026 in Colombia remain well above the 3% target as the basis for the annual CPI. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.In the latest expectations survey published by the central bank of Colombia and cited by several financial market analy
Voters can now check polling stations, candidates and jury assignments in seconds through the National Civil Registry’s new WhatsApp chatbot ahead of the March 8 elections. Credit: Brett Jordan / CC BY 2.0Weeks before 2026 elections — being the closest ones on March 8, when congressional elections a
The Bora Indigenous community, settled in the Colombian Amazon is at risk of physical and cultural disappearance. Credit: alobos life, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrThe Bora Indigenous community, settled in the Colombian Amazon, is at risk of disappearing. These native people, who live mainly in the depar
Ash Wednesday is a Christian tradition, deeply rooted in Colombia and Latin America, which follows Carnival and marks the beginning of Lent. Credit: Nelo Mijangos, CC BY-NC 2.0 / Flickr.Carnival has ended. After days of celebration, parades, and music in the streets, the Catholic calendar marks a ch
Colombia opened an investigation into alleged irregularities by judges who acquitted former President Uribe in the second instance. Credit: PP Comunidad de Madrid, CC BY 2.5.The National Judicial Disciplinary Commission of Colombia opened an investigation into three judges who participated in the de
Colombia announced the temporary closure of Tayrona Park, one of the most popular tourist destinations on the Caribbean coast. Credit: Felipe Floresti, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr.The Colombian government ordered the temporary closure of Tayrona National Natural Park, located within the jurisdiction of
Throughout the year, Colombia celebrates several cultural events that attract massive attendance, such as the Barranquilla Carnival and the Cali Fair. Credit: BeardyFace, CC BY 2.0 / FlickrEvery year, Colombia celebrates cultural events at different times of the year, which are among the most-attend
The highly anticipated Major League Soccer debut of Colombian star James Rodriguez is in jeopardy following reports of a delay in his U.S. work visa processing. Credit: Copa2014.gov.br, CC BY 3.0 BR/WikimediaThe highly anticipated Major League Soccer debut of Colombian star James Rodriguez is in jeo
In 2025, the construction sector in Colombia fell by 7.5%, reaching its lowest level since 2020 after 2 1/2 years of crisis. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia’s construction sector recorded a 7.5% decline last year, its worst performance since 2020, when the pandemic sank productiv
The Estereo Picnic Festival 2026 in Bogota runs March 20–22 with a full lineup set to make it one of the year’s biggest music events. Credit: SUPERLITIO, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrThe Estereo Picnic Festival 2026 in Bogota has confirmed the complete lineup for its three days of celebration from March
In 2025, Colombia was the third country in Latin America in terms of electric vehicle sales, surpassed only by Brazil and Mexico. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia closed 2025 as the third country in Latin America with the highest electric vehicle sales, surpassed only by regional
In the March 8 elections, a total of 43 candidates are vying for the only seat in Congress reserved for Colombians living abroad. Credit: Presidency of Colombia.For the second time in its history, the seat for Colombians abroad has become one of the most closely contested races in the legislative el
View Post↗ In contemporary politics, candidates no longer compete only with speeches and policy proposals; they compete with identities. Campaigns now operate like lifestyle brands, and voters increasingly behave like consumers. In Colombia, presidential hopeful Abelardo de La Espriella has stepped
Colombia ranks as the fifth cheapest country in Latin America for foreigners, according to the 2026 Cost of Living Index. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia once again drew the attention of those considering moving, working, or retiring beyond their borders. The 2026 Cost of Living
Joselito Carnaval is an emblematic character of the Barranquilla Carnival who “dies” at the end of the festivities and is reborn every year. Credit: Alejandroangel, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrThe Barranquilla Carnival cannot be understood without Joselito Carnaval, an emblematic character of this celeb
Miguel Bose returns to Colombia with his Importante Tour. The artist has two dates confirmed in the country. Credit: Aloboslife, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Renowned Spanish-language pop icon Miguel Bose will return to Colombia in March 2026 as part of his “Importante Tour,” an international concert series that
