Colombia’s second-largest city – Medellín – now hosts over 240,000 Venezuelan migrants, making up 10% of its population, amid concerns over rising xenophobia and declining tourism and hotel occupancy.
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro designates Carlos Pizarro’s iconic beige straw hat as Cultural Heritage in a solemn ceremony at Bogotá’s Casa de Nariño.
An attack by FARC dissidents against the father of Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez and escalating violence in the department of Cauca promoted the United Nations to issue a strong condemnation.
The first edition of the Saving the Amazon Awards was held in Bogotá and recognized reforestation and conservation projects across Colombia, as well as innovative environmental projects the support indigenous Amazonian communities.
The Colombian peso depreciates sharply against the dollar, hitting a high of $4,150 amid market uncertainty and upcoming fiscal policy announcements by the Petro government.
Colombia and Sweden celebrate 150 years of diplomatic ties with historic agreements and a symbolic visit of ARC Gloria to the Stockholm harbour.
Colombia is currently in a transition phase between El Niño and La Niña. While El Niño is known for high temperatures and droughts, La Niña brings increased rainfall and cooler temperatures, particularly in the Andean, Caribbean, and Pacific regions.
Colombia’s suspension of coal exports to Israel with the Gaza conflict sparks industry concern and could strain U.S investor confidence in the South American nation.
British and Colombian archaeologists have uncovered monumental 2,000-year-old rock art along the Colombia-Venezuela Orinoco River, revealing a sophisticated prehistoric society.
General Richardson of the U.S. Southern Command pledges support for Colombian democracy, during a hand-over ceremony of 10 military bridges to bolster emergency response capabilities.
Colombian Congress passes historic bill banning bullfighting, marking a significant victory for the animal rights movement after decades of legal obstacles.
Catch the highlights of the Petronio Álvarez Festival’s top performers at Teatro Mayor this Saturday, June 1, featuring acclaimed Afro-Colombian musical talents. Tickets available now for this celebration of Pacific music
Colombia’s Armed Forces have initiated a large-scale military operation targeting FARC dissidents in the departments of Cauca and Valle del Cauca. This operation comes in response to the EMC’s attack on Morales early Monday.
The renowned cumbia musician Manuel “Toño” García, and last founding member of Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, passed away at 94 in his hometown on the Colombian coast.
Colombia’s Armed Forces are engaged in combat with FARC dissidents of the EMC after Monday’s attack in Miranda, Cauca. Over 72 hours the southwest of Colombia has witnessed unprecedented violence.
During the five months of 2024, Colombia’s second-largest city, Medellín, has seen the deaths of 26 foreigners, with cases ranging from suicides, drug overdoses, medical complications, homicide, and natural causes. Two cases are being investigated, pending forensic analysis to determine the exact causes of death. On Sunday, May 19, the Metropolitan Police of the Aburrá […]