Among his campaign slogans were “Colombia is in a hole, vote for Goyo” and “If you need bread, vote for Goyeneche. If you need milk, vote for Goyeneche.” Credit: Entre Ceja y CejaGabriel Antonio Goyeneche holds the record for the most presidential aspirations in Colombian history, having repeatedly
Nicky Jam made a surprise appearance on the TransMilenio, the public transportation system in Bogota, the capital of Colombia. Credit: TransMilenio.The daily routine of thousands of passengers in Bogota was unexpectedly interrupted this Tuesday when singer Nicky Jam appeared inside an articulated bu
Discover how Colombians really feel about Colombia’s narco past, from narco tours to the Netflix effect on identity. Rather than glorifying the violence for entertainment, many locals prefer to honor the victims at memorial sites like Medellín’s Parque de la Vida, which was built exactly where carte
New York library displays Epstein files to spotlight corruption and abuse of power in the United States. Credit: @neyikaybettik / X Account Courtesy / Public DomainThe Epstein files are on exhibit in New York. In New York City, a temporary library in the Tribeca neighborhood is bringing to light som
Understand the Colombian workday, from the 44-hour legal maximum and social lunches to office culture and etiquette. The midday meal, known as the almuerzo, is treated as a social obligation where colleagues build the trust and relationships essential to navigating the country’s professional environ
Discover Colombian drinking culture, from shared aguardiente customs to strict DUI laws and nightlife safety tips. Joining a casual parche to toast with local spirits is a cornerstone of socialization, requiring expats to understand both the unwritten rules of the table and the legal boundaries outs
Ancient grapes can also produce fine wines. Credit: Antonio Rull CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0-flickrAncient vine revivals are not common. In a remarkable blend of archaeology, genetics, and viticulture, ancient grape varieties once cultivated during the Byzantine era are returning to the vineyards of southern Is
The Panini World Cup 2026 album includes 14 exclusive stickers that cannot be found in standard packs. Panini’s 2026 World Cup album features 980 stickers, with 14 rare versions available only through exclusive channels like promotional Coca-Cola bottles. Collectors must often trade or seek secondar
Colombian mothers often use phrases to educate and instill discipline in their children; these expressions have become part of the country’s culture. Credit: Two Stout monks, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / Flickr In Colombia, a mother’s words are not only part of upbringing but also a key element of the country’
Medellin is ready to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the International Tango Festival. The city aims to officially recognize this event as Intangible Cultural Heritage of the District. Credit: Celikins, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / Flickr The city of Medellín is getting ready to celebrate the 20th annivers
Quechua is spoken by 14 million people in the Americas, Guarani by 12 million, Nahuatl by about 3 million, and Inuit by 100,000. Credit: Peter van der Sluijs CC BY-SA 3.0The presence of Indigenous roots in the English language is a living testament to history. Every time someone in London, New York,
Researchers have found compelling evidence that ancient humans repeatedly visited a remote cave in the Pyrenees Mountains, Spain, over an astonishing span of roughly 7,000 years. Credit-Geoff-Gallice-CC-BY-2.0In a major archaeological discovery reshaping our understanding of prehistoric life in high
Learn how Colombians greet with kisses, handshakes, and body language to avoid etiquette mistakes. Physical greetings like cheek kisses and embraces are a central part of Colombian and broader Latin social culture. Understanding these unspoken rules helps visitors and newcomers build genuine connect
Disney’s new era is reigniting debates over culture, identity, and family entertainment. Credit: Michael Gray / CC BY 2.0.For decades, The Walt Disney Company built one of the most powerful brands and culture on the planet around a simple but deeply emotional idea: Making millions of people feel tha
The Amazon River in South America is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world, and its watershed encompasses Peru, Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. Credit: FutureBrandInternational consultancy Future Brand unveiled a new territori
Sachica is the town in Colombia that consumes the most beer, and it is even said to be the town with the highest beer consumption in the world, with 190 liters consumed per person each year. Credit: Irma Beltran ColombiaOne.Sachica has earned a unique place in Colombian popular culture for an unusua
For this reason, the proposals presented explored how spaces can influence the way people live, feel, and relate to their environment. Credit: www.milanodesignweek.coColombian housing designers from cities such as Monteria, Cartagena, Barranquilla, Santa Marta, Bogota and Medellin were brought toget
Rafael Orozco is considered one of the greatest performers of vallenato, and together with his group, the Binomio de Oro, he is credited with bringing the genre to an international audience, particularly in the United States and Venezuela. Credit: RTA Noticias / InstagramAn unusual event shook the w
In Colombia, there is practically no single corner where arepas are not prepared. Credit: National Radio of ColombiaThere are two basic debates surrounding Colombian arepas: how many kinds there are and what their true origin is. There are estimates that speak of hundreds and even thousands of types
It is clear that the life project has ceased to revolve exclusively around the family. Now study, personal income and independence compete with childrearing. Credit reference image: X: @HMISoledadThere was a time when Antioquia, in addition to the drive and colonizing spirit of its people, was a dep
Jose Juan Camilo Guerra Mendoza was crowned Vallenato King 2026 in Valledupar, Colombia, during the Vallenato Festival. Credit: Janrito Karamazov, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrValledupar, Colombia, now has a new sovereign of the accordion. During the 59th edition of the Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata,
Colombia celebrates the Coffee Festival in Boyacá for the first time. The event will take place in Villa de Leyva from May 15 to May 18. Credit: Gorekun, CC BY-NC 2.0 / FlickrBoyaca is preparing to make history with the first Coffee Festival, “From the Soil to the Cup,” an event designed to highligh
General view of Los Tres Cerros 1 excavation in the Paraná River Delta. Credit: Adriana Mónica Blasi / Open AccessScientists have pieced together more than 6,000 years of human migration in southern South America using ancient DNA, offering a clearer picture of how early populations lived, moved, an
The Calzoene’s ‘Stonehenge’. Credit: Leandroisola / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0Archaeologists working alongside a highway expansion in Brazil’s Amapá state have uncovered new evidence of advanced Indigenous societies that lived in the Amazon long before European colonization. The discoveries em
