Colombia’s March 8 elections reshaped the political landscape, elevating new actors and raising key questions ahead of the 2026 presidential race. Credit: Instagram Daniel Oviedo.The legislative elections and interparty primaries held on March 8, 2026, in Colombia marked a turning point in the count
Colombia’s tourism revenue hit a record US$11.16 billion in 2025, surpassing traditional coffee and coal exports. The Bocagrande beach and skyline in Cartagena. As a leading destination for international visitors, Cartagena has played a major role in pushing Colombia’s tourism revenue to a record US
Colombia ended 2025 with an external debt of US$246.8 billion, equivalent to 53.8% of GDP, according to a report by the central bank. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia’s external debt closed 2025 at its highest level on record, according to the latest report from the central bank.
Colombian athlete Andrea Ramirez was crowned champion of the 2026 U.S. Open Taekwondo in the -49 kilogram category. Credit: Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrColombian taekwondo athlete Andrea Ramirez Vargas was crowned champion of the 2026 U.S. Open Taekwondo, one of the most
Colombia’s legislative elections also yielded other results, such as the exclusion of prominent political figures who failed to win seats in Congress. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Last Sunday’s legislative elections produced an immediate consequence in Colombian politics: several well-
Colombia’s left wing also prevails in the House of Representatives, although the majority is made up of right-wing and center-right parties. Credit: Juan Diego Cano, Presidency of Colombia.Colombia’s left also managed to prevail in the House of Representatives. The preliminary vote count from the le
Presidential candidate Abelardo De la Espriella announced former minister Jose Manuel Restrepo as his running mate in the Colombian elections. Credit: De la Espriella campaign courtesy.Presidential candidate Abelardo De la Espriella announced Tuesday that economist and former minister Jose Manuel Re
The presidential candidate for Colombia’s left wing, Ivan Cepeda, announced that indigenous leader Aida Quilcué will be his running mate. Credit: Montserrat Boix, CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia.The Colombian ruling coalition’s presidential candidate, Iván Cepeda, announced this Monday the name of the pers
Following yesterday’s election and the apparent division of the right wing, his chances of regaining the Colombian presidency are now greater. Credit: Caracol Radio, Public Domain / @PalomaValenciaL / X.com.Colombia’s right wing woke up this Monday to a different political horizon than the one that
Several Colombian influencers were elected in yesterday’s vote in the country’s Congress, although not all those who aspired to do so. Credit: Social media.The legislative elections held this Sunday in Colombia brought several influencers to Congress who had spent years building audiences on social
Manrique, once one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Medellin, Colombia, is now a tourist area considered the city’s musical neighborhood. Credit: Victor Cohen / Colombia OneIn northeastern Medellin, Colombia, the neighborhood of Manrique has established itself in recent years as one of the cit
Barranquilla, Colombia, will host the Ironman 70.3 for the first time, one of the largest triathlon competitions in the world. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC-BY-SA-4.0 / Wikimedia CommonsBarranquilla, Colombia, will host the Ironman 70.3 for the first time. The sporting event will take place on June 7, 20
Paloma Valencia’s result yesterday in the right-wing inter-party consultation puts Uribism on the political map for the May presidential elections. Credit: Colombian Senate.Senator Paloma Valencia’s victory in yesterday’s right-wing inter-party consultation in Colombia has changed the political ches
The votes obtained by Juan Daniel Oviedo could give him a decisive role in the center and in Paloma Valencia’s options in Colombia. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One / @JDOViedo / X.com.The political map that emerged from the inter-party consultations held yesterday, Sunday, in Colombia, pr
Following inter-party consultations, the results of the Colombian elections are known: a polarized Senate with an advantage for the left. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The congressional elections held this Sunday in Colombia began to outline the new composition of the Senate for the 202
The vote count continues in Colombia’s legislative elections, in a contest between the leftist Historic Pact and the right-wing Democratic Center. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The progress of the vote count in the congressional elections held this Sunday in Colombia shows a very tight
The results of Colombia’s inter-party consultations were the first to be announced on election day, Sunday, March 8, pending the results from Congress. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.The inter-party consultations held this Sunday in Colombia, in parallel with the legislative elections, b
Two congressional candidates were arrested today in Colombia for alleged electoral crimes and criminal ties on a quiet day. Credit: @MinCultura / X.com.The arrest of two congressional candidates marked the legislative election day in Colombia, amid investigations into alleged electoral corruption an
Colombian right-wing presidential candidate AbeDe la Espriella called for transforming the country through the ballot box after casting his vote. Credit: Tittoqr, CC BY-SA 4.0.The right-wing presidential candidate of Colombia, Abelardo de La Espriella, called on citizens this Sunday to go to the pol
The left-wing presidential candidate, Ivan Cepeda, voted in Colombia’s legislative elections, repeating his call not to vote in inter-party primaries. Credit: @PizarroMariaJo / X.com.The Colombian left-wing presidential candidate, Ivan Cepeda, cast his vote in Bogota on Sunday morning as part of the
Colombia women are recognized as the most beautiful in the world, thanks to their delicate features and expressive gaze. Credit: Paul Saad, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrColombia is world-renowned for its biodiversity, coffee, music, vibrant culture, and the beauty of its women. From beauty queens to inte
President Gustavo Petro has already voted in Colombia’s legislative elections, after which he called for participation and voting with conviction. Credit: Cesar Carrion / Presidency of Colombia.The President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, exercised his right to vote on Sunday morning as part of the leg
A tribute to the Colombian woman on this International Women’s Day, from the perspective of Colombian women and men themselves. Credit: Alan English CPA / CC BY NC 2.0Today, the world celebrates women and their rights — and here at Colombia One, we celebrate the Colombian woman. Whether she has curl
Voting has begun in Colombia for the legislative elections for Congress and the presidential primaries, on a day that ends at 4 p.m. local time. Credit: Luis Mendoza / Colombia One.The electoral day began this Sunday in Colombia with the opening of the polls at 8:00 a.m., marking the start of a key
