A record-breaking 170,000 Colombians were detained at the U.S. border in 2023, signaling a 30% increase from the previous year.
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Barranquilla tributes hometown Shakira with swaying bronze sculpture
The Colombian coastal city of Barranquilla has proudly unveiled a 6.5-meter (21.3-foot) statue along its main promenade honoring the internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter Shakira.
Colombia to recover artifacts from San José Galleon in 2024
Colombia unveils plans to recover artifacts from the legendary San José galleon, sunken off the coast of Cartagena in 1708, in a strategic deep-sea expedition scheduled for spring 2024.
Christmas in Colombia: Traditions that date back centuries
Novenas are an integral part of Christmas celebrations in households throughout Colombia. The nightly recitations are complemented by children’s games and the joyous singing of villancicos.
Security concerns return for foreigners visiting Colombia’s Tayrona Park
Amidst the landscapes of Tayrona National Park in Colombia, security concerns resurface for foreigners exploring its paradisiacal yet troubled historical terrain.
Leon Tovar unveils artistic showcase in Bogotá’s Atrio Tower
Renowned New York gallery León Tovar lights up the Bogotá skyline with an avant-garde exhibition featuring Peruvian maestro Jaime Miranda-Bambarén’s ‘Semillas’ at the Atrio Tower.
Petro decriminalizes “minimum doses” sparking drugs debate in Colombia
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro sparks controversy with Decree 2114, eliminating penalties for personal drug possession, drawing criticism from conservative leaders including former Presidents Álvaro Uribe Vélez and Iván Duque.
Is Putin pushing Venezuela’s Maduro to war with Guyana?
A geopolitical storm is brewing, propelled by Venezuela’s authoritarian leader, Nicolás Maduro. The disputed Essequibo territory, a longstanding flashpoint between Venezuela and Guyana, now has two proxies: Russia and Colombia.
Bogotá illuminates Christmas in festive splendor
The Colombian Capital, Bogotá, transforms into a mesmerizing Christmas wonderland, Illuminating the city with enchanting lights and festive cheer. From Velitas to Constellations, residents and visitors can embark on a luminous Journey through a dazzling array of holiday celebrations.
Israel warns Petro of “historical ignorance and Holocaust denial”
Both Israel and Germany issued strong statements to Colombian President Gustavo Petro after the leftist leader made bizarre affirmations from COP28 in Dubai referencing Nazis with climate change.
Ana Mercedes Hoyos’ “Los Fragmentos” opens in first UK show
The vibrant spirit of Colombian artist Ana Mercedes Hoyos (born Bogotá, 1942) takes center stage at the Huxley-Parlour gallery as it proudly presents the first-ever solo exhibition of her work in the United Kingdom.
Expoartesanías 2023 and Colombia’s rich handicraft traditions
Expoartesanías, Colombia’s most important arts and crafts fair, is set to dazzle visitors with edition 33, and scheduled to take place from December 7 to the 20 at the Corferias exhibition grounds in Bogotá.
Colombia’s Liberal Party leaves Petro Government coalition
In a defiant letter to President Gustavo Petro, former President César Gaviria and head of the Liberal Party, announced that the party will leave the government coalition.
Colombia’s football stadiums resound to Anti-Petro chants
Colombia’s football stadiums have become unexpected arenas of dissent as the fervent chant ‘Fuera Petro’ echoes defiance against President Petro.
Buenaventura welcomes first Cruise Ship with 400 passengers
Buenaventura, Colombia, received its first cruise ship with 400 tourists when the MS Hamburg docked Wednesday in the Sociedad Portuaria.
Milei’s election victory in Argentina puts Petro on the defensive
Colombian President Petro faces backlash over controversial social media reaction to Argentina’s election, drawing criticism for initial remarks on President-elect Milei’s victory.