The strategy seeks to increase the percentage of motorcyclists who stop in a timely manner at red lights. Credit reference image: Bogota Mayor’s OfficeAt traffic lights in Bogota it is common to see how many motorcyclists do not stop at the red signal. That is, unfortunately, in many cases, the deci
Weekend routines in Colombia that help foreigners build real connections and integrate faster. The Sunday Ciclovía in Bogotá transforms major city arteries into communal spaces, serving as a primary entry point for foreign residents to integrate into Colombian daily life. Credit: Lombana / Wikimedia
Marcela Cuesta, Juan Sebastian Orozco (wearing glasses), and Alejandro Henao (far right), protagonists of the History Channel documentary. Credit: El Colombiano – Medellin Mayor’s Office“Parceros” is the name of the new series premiered by History Channel, which portrays the resilience and hope of t
As part of International Dance Day, Colombia highlights its traditional dances that represent each region of the country. Credit: Courtesy of Ballet Folklorico de las Americas and Paola Garcia.Every April 29, International Dance Day is celebrated, a date proclaimed by UNESCO to highlight the univers
Colombia will host the Ibero-American Congress on Artistic and Cultural Education and Training, which aims to position art as a tool for peace. Credit: Mincultura Colombia has been confirmed as the host country for the Ibero-American Congress on Artistic and Cultural Education and Training “Arts for
Karol G, paisa singer who, along with Juanes, Maluma and other artists, has legitimized marginal slang. Credit: X: @karolgIn Medellin and its metropolitan area, as occurs in any city in the world, there exists a subculture that arose from marginality that developed its own linguistic expression. In
Pope Leo XIV’s statements denying the Catholic blessing to same-sex couples show that he is not like Francis on social issues. Credit: Quirinale, Public Domain / Lula Oficial, CC BY-SA 4.0. / Wikimedia.Nearly a year has passed since Leo XIV assumed the papacy, and the evidence no longer allows for n
Colombia began building Latin America’s first indigenous agricultural prison in Cauca to align penal infrastructure with ancestral justice. The town of Silvia, Cauca. This municipality is the site of the upcoming El Tablazo facility, a US$15.9 million project that will become Latin America’s first i
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
A Colombian designer turns biodiversity into fashion and textile products from her home workshop in Sopó. A model displays a Bam & Vó scarf, part of the Colombian designer’s product line that turns hand-drawn biodiversity-inspired illustrations into wearable textiles and lifestyle items. Credit: Bam
Although there is no evidence that Shakespeare was Catholic, historian Clare Asquith believes that there are discernible traces of Catholicism in his writing. Credit: Public DomainThe global calendar reserves April 23 for a singular coincidence: on this day, the UN simultaneously celebrates Spanish
A Colombian businesswoman turned a wedding gift into Vemora, a growing artisan candle brand with national ambitions. Pilar Jaramillo, a business administrator from Neiva, Huila, transformed a handmade wedding gift into Vemora, an artisan candle brand now pursuing national distribution and environmen
In Colombia, single-person households have increased significantly; in 2025, they rose by 20%, and this trend is expected to continue growing. Credit: Quiltsalad, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / FlickrIn Colombia, living alone is no longer an exception but a growing trend. Colombia’s seen a rise in single-person
Teatro Nacional marks 45 years with record attendance, 36 new shows, and a model built by Fanny Mikey. The facade of Casa del Teatro Nacional in Bogota, a key venue in the theater institution founded by Argentine-born Fanny Mikey, which reached record attendance as it marked 45 years. Credit: Giovac
Durupinar formation near Mount Ararat linked to Noah’s Ark. Credit: Wikimedia Commons, CC-BY-SAA researcher has revived debate over a long-standing biblical mystery, claiming that a boat-shaped formation in eastern Turkey may conceal the remains of Noah’s Ark. The assertion follows years of fieldwor
Monteria is ready for one of the most important fairs in Colombia: the National Cattle Fair, which will take place from June 5 to June 15. Credit: Eduardo Hildt, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 / FlickrMonteria, Colombia, is getting ready to celebrate one of its most emblematic events: the 2026 National Cattle Fair
Rap has found a powerful echo full of new messages in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Credit, refernce image: Natural National Parks of ColombiaRap, a musical genre with an urban genetic mark since it originated in the early 1970s in the Bronx, New York, has found a powerful echo full of new mes
A complete guide to tipping in Colombia: learn when and how much to tip at restaurants, taxis, hotels, and salons. A street musician receives a cash tip in an illustrative image related to tipping customs, where gratuities function as voluntary gestures rather than fixed obligations in many service
Colombia will present three books about the San Jose galleon tomorrow at the 2026 Bogota International Book Fair (FILBo). Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One.Colombia will present three new publications on the San Jose galleon, its scientific study, and the stories associated with this submer
Andres Fernandes León incorporates haute cuisine techniques into traditional Colombian dishes. Credit: CascajalThe Colombian-French chef Andres Fernandes Leon joined the Maîtres Cuisiniers de France (MCF) association after a unanimous vote at the World Congress in Seoul, South Korea. His appointment
Valledupar is the birthplace of vallenato in Colombia; this city has several places to visit that reflect its rich musical culture. Credit: Jdvillalobos, CC BY 3.0 / Wikimedia CommonsLocated in the heart of Colombia’s Caribbean region, Valledupar is known not only as the birthplace of vallenato musi
Valledupar is one of the cities in Colombia that offers a wide variety of dishes reflecting the flavors of the Colombian Caribbean coast. Credit: Julio Cesar, CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons The cuisine of Colombia’s Caribbean region is as vibrant as its music, and in Valledupar, food plays a centr
Shock in Colombia over the death of two members of the film crew for the TV series “Sin senos no hay paraiso” on Saturday in Bogota. Credit: @beautiful.majii / IG.The killing of two members of the crew of the series Sin senos no hay paraiso has shaken Colombia’s audiovisual industry. The attack, whi
A Colombian food truck in France brings the country’s culture and iconic dishes to new audiences with a vibrant experience on wheels. Credit: Colombian Vibes.In southern France, near the city of Montpellier, a vibrant food truck is introducing locals to the richness of Colombian cuisine. Colombian V
