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Venezuela’s Drug Cartel de los Soles: Myth or Reality?

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/31/venezuelas-drug-cartel-de-los-soles-maduro/

Published: August 31, 2025 23:39

In the complex web of international drug trafficking, Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles (Cartel of the Sun) is one of the most controversial entities. The shadowy group is an alleged drug cartel composed of and led by high-ranking Venezuelan government…

Colombia’s Karol G to Headline NFL Halftime Show in Brazil

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/31/colombia-karol-g-nfl-halftime-show-brazil/

Published: August 31, 2025 23:18

Colombian superstar Karol G will headline the halftime show at the NFL’s 2025 season opener, which will take place in São Paulo, Brazil, next Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. The National Football League (NFL) confirmed the Colombian’s participation in the halftime…

Traveling Through the Colombian Amazon

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/31/colombia-amazon-travel/

Published: August 31, 2025 23:14

The Colombian Amazon is one of the most fascinating and biodiverse destinations in the world. Located in the southernmost part of the country, this region is home to lush tropical rainforest, hundreds of animal and plant species, and Indigenous communities…

Colombia Marks September with Jazz Festivals Across the Country

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/31/colombia-jazz-festival-september/

Published: August 31, 2025 22:56

The month of September in Colombia sounds like jazz. Cities such as Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Pasto, and Santa Cruz de Mompox come alive with rhythm and creativity in a national circuit that brings together emblematic festivals, cultural tributes, and the…

US Deployment Against Venezuela: The Military Assets Involved

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/31/us-deployment-set-venezuela/

Published: August 31, 2025 21:19

The Trump administration has moved forward with one of the largest U.S. military deployments in Latin America in recent years, officially to curb drug trafficking networks tied to the Maduro regime in Venezuela. During a White House briefing, State…

Colombia’s Webcam Industry: A Controversial Empire Worth Billions

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/31/colombia-webcam-industry/

Published: August 31, 2025 17:51

Colombia has quietly become the global leader in the webcam modeling industry, boasting the highest number of models and studios worldwide. What began as a niche corner of the internet has transformed into a massive, organized sector in the country, fueled…

US to Raise Visa Costs for Colombians

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/31/colombians-us-visa-cost/

Published: August 31, 2025 17:48

Colombians seeking to travel, study, or work in the United States will soon face a significant financial hurdle, starting October 1, 2025, as U.S. visa costs will reach historic highs, making them the most expensive in the region for Colombian applicants. …

Typical Dishes From Colombia’s Llanos, the Land of Meat

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/31/colombia-dishes-llanos-meat/

Published: August 31, 2025 17:42

Colombia’s Llanos Orientales, a vast region spanning the departments of Meta, Casanare, Arauca and Vichada, is known for its expansive savannas, majestic landscapes and rich gastronomy. Typical dishes from the Llanos combine indigenous and colonial…

Hiking in Medellin: El Cerro de las Tres Cruces

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/31/hiking-in-medellin-el-cerro-de-las-tres-cruces/

Published: August 31, 2025 17:42

If you like hiking and nature, Medellin is definitely the place to be. Among the city’s various viewpoints (the “miradores”), one, in particular, is a must-see: El Cerro de las Tres Cruces (The Three Crosses Mountain). Located in the western part of…

Greatest Hispanic American Athletes of All Time

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/31/greatest-hispanic-american-athletes/

Published: August 31, 2025 17:39

Hispanic Americans have earned a place among the greatest athletes of all time. Several have made a significant impact in various sports, from football and basketball to athletics and water sports. Here are some of the greatest Hispanic American athletes…

Pandebono, Colombia’s Iconic Cheesy Bread

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/31/colombia-pandebono/

Published: August 31, 2025 17:38

Pandebono is a delicious cheese bread originating from Colombia. This popular bread is made with cassava starch, corn starch, fresh cheese, eggs and salt. Its texture is spongy on the inside and crispy on the outside. It is often served as a side dish for…

World’s Longest Cable Car Systems are in Latin America

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/31/cable-car-world-longest-latin-america/

Published: August 31, 2025 17:36

Despite originally being associated with mountain tourism, cable car networks have become a key solution to mobility challenges in several Latin American countries. They provide citizens with an efficient way to navigate steep and otherwise difficult urban…

Luis Miguel, a Colombian Tattoo Artist Making Waves in the US

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/31/colombia-tattoo-artist/

Published: August 31, 2025 17:36

Tattoo artist Luis Miguel Hinestroza is perhaps the most well-known Colombian in the U.S. tattoo scene. A professional tattoo artist diversified in drawing and painting, this 35-year-old Colombian has found great success in Atlanta for the past two and a…

Colombia’s July Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.8%, the Lowest Since 2001

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/31/colombia-july-unemployment-2025/

Published: August 31, 2025 11:27

Unemployment in July in Colombia fell to 8.8%, the lowest figure for a July since 2001. With these results, in addition to consolidating positive scores in this aspect of the Colombian economy, the country returns to pre-pandemic levels, although more than…

Colombian Beauty Queens Who Made History on the World Stage

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/30/colombian-beauty-queens/

Published: August 31, 2025 02:21

Over the years, Colombia has been represented in national and international beauty queen pageants by women of great attractiveness and talent. Since the election of Yolanda Emilia Rojas in 1934 as the first Miss Colombia, more than 70 women have held the…

Prospera: Honduras’ Bitcoin City Project

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/30/honduras-bitcoin-city-prospera/

Published: August 31, 2025 02:20

Honduras is home to its own Bitcoin City, Prospera. Although its neighbor El Salvador’s project has received more media attention, Honduras’ Bitcoin City is older and dates back more than a decade ago. Located on the Caibbean island of Roatan, it is…

Colombia’s Cerro Tusa is World’s Tallest Natural Pyramid

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/30/colombia-cerro-tusa-world-tallest-natural-pyramid/

Published: August 31, 2025 01:57

Located in the municipality of Venecia, Antioquia, Cerro Tusa is one of Colombia’s most astonishing geological formations. With an approximate altitude of 1,850 meters above sea level, Cerro Tusa’s unmistakable pyramidal shape has earned it the title of…

Pablo Escobar’s Hitmen Who Are Still Alive Today

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/30/pablo-escobar-hitmen/

Published: August 31, 2025 00:03

More than thirty years after Pablo Escobar’s death, there are more than a dozen of his long list of hitmen still alive. In the heyday of the Medellin cartel, in the 1980s and early 1990s, Escobar used these young men to maintain his dominance in a context…

The Most Brutal Tyrants in History

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/30/most-brutal-tyrants/

Published: August 31, 2025 00:00

Over the course of history, humans have lived under the rule of numerous brutal tyrants whose reigns have brought about violence, oppression and suffering. From torture to forced labor, and even genocide, history’s worst tyrants have demonstrated the…

Colombia’s Highest Waterfall: La Chorrera

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/30/colombia-highest-waterfall-la-chorrera/

Published: August 30, 2025 23:59

Tucked away just 45 minutes from Bogota in Choachi, Cundinamarca, lies a natural treasure: La Chorrera waterfall. This wonder, towering at an impressive 590 meters, stands as Colombia’s highest waterfall and one of the tallest in South America, ranking…

Yudi Aguilar: Colombian Pioneer of Cali Salsa in Spain

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/30/colombian-salsa-spain-yudi-aguilar-cali/

Published: August 30, 2025 22:39

Yudi Aguilar is one of the most iconic figures of Colombian Cali-style salsa, a discipline she has managed to take to Spain and elsewhere in Europe. Born in Cali, the World Capital of Salsa, Yudi has dedicated her life to dance, merging her passion with…

Christ the King of Belalcazar: A Symbol of Faith and Hope in Colombia

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/30/colombia-christ-king-belalcazar/

Published: August 30, 2025 22:22

The Christ the King of Belalcazar is a monumental sculpture located on Cerro del Oso, in Belalcázar, in the southwest of the department of Caldas, Colombia. This reinforced concrete statue stands 45.5 meters tall, including its pedestal, while the figure…

Colombia’s Congress Debates Tax Reform Bill Amid Slim Prospects of Approval

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/30/colombia-tax-reform-bill-congress/

Published: August 30, 2025 11:05

The government of Colombia will present today, Aug. 29, its proposal for a new tax reform in Congress. The bill has little support beyond the ruling coalition, which means the proposal has slim chances of being approved. With this law, President Gustavo…

Study Reveals Pelvic Changes That Enabled Early Humans to Walk

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/pelvic-changes-enabled-early-humans-walk/

Published: August 30, 2025 00:32

A team of Harvard researchers has uncovered key biological changes that likely enabled early humans to walk upright—an evolutionary leap that helped shape the course of human history. The study, released this week in the journal Nature, reveals how two…

150 Ancient Burial Mounds Discovered in West Kazakhstan

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/ancient-burial-kazakhstan/

Published: August 30, 2025 00:22

Archaeologists in Kazakhstan have discovered a vast collection of burial mounds in the western part of the country, sparking fresh interest in the region’s ancient past. Located in the West Kazakhstan Region, the newly found site includes around 150 burial…

Colombia’s July Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.8%, the Lowest Since 2001

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/colombia-july-unemployment-2025/

Published: August 29, 2025 21:27

Unemployment in July in Colombia fell to 8.8%, the lowest figure for a July since 2001. With these results, in addition to consolidating positive scores in this aspect of the Colombian economy, the country returns to pre-pandemic levels, although more than…

Colombia’s Most Colorful Birds

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/colombia-birds/

Published: August 29, 2025 21:13

Colombia is rich in biodiversity. With more than 1,900 registered species, it is the country with the greatest diversity of birds in the world, making it a dream destination for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike. The most colorful birds in Colombia are…

OpenAI Shares ChatGPT Conversations, Sparking Privacy Concerns

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/openai-shares-chatgpt-conversations/

Published: August 29, 2025 18:32

OpenAI has confirmed what many users long suspected but perhaps did not want to hear: conversations with ChatGPT can be shared. In a recent blog post, the company acknowledged that chats can be flagged for review and, in the most serious cases, referred to…

Colombia’s Congress Debates Tax Reform Bill Amid Slim Prospects of Approval

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/colombia-tax-reform-bill-congress/

Published: August 29, 2025 18:23

The government of Colombia will present today, Aug. 29, its proposal for a new tax reform in Congress. The bill has little support beyond the ruling coalition, which means the proposal has slim chances of being approved. With this law, President Gustavo…

Tragedy in The Darien: Over 200 Unidentified Migrant Bodies Found in Panama

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/darien-migrant-bodies-panama/

Published: August 29, 2025 17:16

The Darien Gap, the treacherous stretch of the jungle linking Colombia and Panama, has once again exposed the brutal realities of mass migration: around 200 bodies of migrants who died while attempting to cross the jungle remain unidentified, many buried…

The Legend of La Madremonte: Colombia’s Guardian of the Forest

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/colombia-legend-mother-mount/

Published: August 29, 2025 17:12

In the depths of Colombia’s lush Amazon and Eastern Plains, the legend of La Madremonte has been passed down through generations, rooted in the rich oral tradition of the region. Known as the embodiment of nature itself, La Madremonte is a supernatural…

Vandals Spray Antisemitic Graffiti on Historic Synagogue in Cali, Colombia

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/colombia-cali-antisemitic-graffiti-synagogue/

Published: August 29, 2025 17:04

Vandals sprayed antisemitic graffiti on the facade of the oldest synagogue in Cali, Colombia, officials and the local Jewish community said on Thursday, Aug. 28, prompting calls for a criminal investigation. Local government officials as well as civil…

South Korea Uses Police Hologram to Tackle Crime

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/south-korea-police-hologram/

Published: August 29, 2025 16:57

A life-size hologram of a police officer projected nightly in a central Seoul park, South Korea, has coincided with a drop in reported crime in the area, authorities said, part of a pilot effort to use technology as a deterrent to disorderly behavior. The…

Entrepreneurship in Colombia: Bogota Leads, Medellin Rises

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/colombia-entrepreneurship-medellin-bogota/

Published: August 29, 2025 15:01

Colombia’s 2025 Subnational Entrepreneurship Index, an annual ranking that evaluates the strength of entrepreneurial ecosystems across the country’s regions, has revealed the most dynamic cities in the country. Bogota maintained the top position, but…

Venezuela’s Army Accused of Forced Recruitment in Mining Region

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/venezuela-army-forced-recruitment/

Published: August 29, 2025 14:36

Venezuela’s army has intensified operations in the country’s southern mining corridor, launching what residents and rights groups describe as a campaign of forced recruitment. Men in Bolivar state, home to the gold-rich Arco Minero del Orinoco, are being…

Typical Dishes of the Department of Tolima, Colombia

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/colombia-typical-dishes-tolima/

Published: August 29, 2025 14:36

The department of Tolima, located in the heart of Colombia, is a region rich in culture, traditions, and above all, intense and authentic flavors. Its cuisine reflects a blend of Indigenous, Spanish, and rural influences, offering the palate a warm,…

Colombia Frees Soldiers Held Hostage in the Amazon

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/colombia-frees-soldiers-amazon/

Published: August 29, 2025 14:19

A contingent of 33 Colombian soldiers who had been held in Colombia’s Amazonian region of Guaviare regained their freedom late last night, thanks to a military operation that succeeded in rescuing them. The soldiers had been held by civilians…

President Petro Militarizes Colombia-Venezuela Border

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/29/colombia-petro-militarizes-venezuela-border/

Published: August 29, 2025 11:55

Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the militarization of Colombia’s northeastern border with Venezuela. He also asked the Maduro regime to mirror the move. On Thursday, President Petro said he ordered the Colombian army to deploy 25,000 troops to…

Karol G to Give Concert at the Vatican with Andrea Bocelli

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/28/karol-g-concert-vatican-andrea-bocelli/

Published: August 29, 2025 02:17

Colombian reggaeton superstar Karol G will take the stage at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on September 13, as part of the emblematic concert Grace from the World. The event will be directed by legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and the…

President Petro Militarizes Colombia-Venezuela Border

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/28/colombia-petro-militarizes-venezuela-border/

Published: August 28, 2025 23:15

Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the militarization of Colombia’s northeastern border with Venezuela. He also asked the Maduro regime to mirror the move. On Thursday, President Petro said he ordered the Colombian army to deploy 25,000 troops to…

Scientists Develop Glowing Succulents for Sustainable Lighting

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/28/glowing-succulents-sustainable-lighting/

Published: August 28, 2025 23:13

A team of researchers in China has created a new type of succulent that glows in the dark, marking what may be an early step toward environmentally friendly plant-based lighting. These glowing plants emit light after being exposed to sunlight or LED…

Blood Moon Total Lunar Eclipse Coming on September 7

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/28/blood-moon-september-lunar-eclipse/

Published: August 28, 2025 20:45

In September, a total lunar eclipse that will turn the full moon a deep red, producing a phenomenon called “Blood Moon,” will sweep across large parts of the globe the night of Sept. 7-8, 2025, producing about 82 minutes of totality and offering billions…

12-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in New Orleans After Alligator Attack

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/28/boy-dead-new-orleans-alligator-attack/

Published: August 28, 2025 20:32

Authorities have confirmed that a 12-year-old boy who went missing in mid-August was found dead in a New Orleans canal, with injuries pointing to an apparent alligator attack. The child, identified as Bryan Vasquez, had autism and was nonverbal. He was…

Survey Shows Strong Colombian Support for Agrarian Reform

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/28/colombia-survey-support-agrarian-reform/

Published: August 28, 2025 19:32

A recent survey by the National Consulting Center (CNC) confirms the majority support among Colombians for President Gustavo Petro’s agrarian reform. According to this study, 88% of respondents support the distribution of land to peasants and Indigenous…

Colombia’s Ibague Ready for Its Signature ‘Ciudad Musical’ Festival

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/28/colombia-ibague-festival/

Published: August 28, 2025 19:12

Ibague, Colombia, is preparing to host the Ibague Ciudad Musical Festival 2025, which will take place from September 4 to 7. This sixth edition, now held annually as a meeting point for music, culture, gastronomy, and education, has become one of the most…

Colombia’s MFA: US Won’t Attack Venezuela, Optimistic on Anti-Drug Certification

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/28/colombia-us-attack-venezuela-anti-drug-certification/

Published: August 28, 2025 18:53

Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio stated in an interview with the local outlet El Espectador that after holding talks with U.S. delegates, she concluded that the United States has no intention of launching a military operation against…

Colombia 2026 Elections at Risk? Candidates Demand Guarantees

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/28/colombia-2026-elections-candidates-guarantees/

Published: August 28, 2025 15:14

As Colombia approaches its 2026 presidential race, mounting concerns over violence, institutional credibility, and electoral transparency are clouding the horizon. Recent attacks against security forces, and the assassination of presidential hopeful Miguel…

Colombia Sentences Teenager to Seven Years for Senator Miguel Uribe’s Murder

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/28/colombia-sentences-teenager-miguel-uribe-murder/

Published: August 28, 2025 15:10

In Colombia, the teenager who shot Senator and presidential pre-candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay, who died on Aug. 11, was sentenced yesterday to seven years of detention in a juvenile facility, according to the Prosecutor’s Office. The boy was sentenced for…

Colombia’s Manizales, Best City to Live in Latin America

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/28/colombia-manizales-best-city-latin-america/

Published: August 28, 2025 11:44

Manizales perched in the heart of Colombia’s Coffee axis, was officially recognized as the “best city for living” in Latin America by the UN-Habitat LATAM Award, an honor that highlights innovation in sustainability, urban planning, and citizen culture…

The US’ Last Invasion in Latin America: Panama 1989

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/27/us-invasion-panama/

Published: August 27, 2025 23:22

The escalating tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela, increased by the American dispatch of guided-missile destroyers toward Venezuelan waters and Caracas’s own mobilization of warships and militias, have revived the memory of the U.S.’s invasion of…

Vietnam’s Hidden Cave Reveals a Lost World Beneath the Earth

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/27/vietnams-hidden-cave-reveals-lost-world-earth/

Published: August 27, 2025 23:12

In central Vietnam, not far from the border with Laos, lies a natural wonder that has stunned scientists and travelers alike: Hang Son Doong, a colossal Vietnam’s hidden cave buried within Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, is not just the largest cave on…

Colombia’s Manizales, Best City to Live in Latin America

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/27/colombia-manizales-best-city-latin-america/

Published: August 27, 2025 20:02

Manizales perched in the heart of Colombia’s Coffee axis, was officially recognized as the “best city for living” in Latin America by the UN-Habitat LATAM Award, an honor that highlights innovation in sustainability, urban planning, and citizen culture…

Colombia: Armed Group Split Forces Key Guerrilla Leader to Surrender

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/27/colombia-armed-group-split-guerrilla-leader-surrender/

Published: August 27, 2025 17:38

The internal division within the illegal armed group led by alias Ivan Mordisco, the main dissidence of the former FARC guerrillas in Colombia, is believed to have motivated the demobilization and surrender to authorities of Anderson Vargas Sun, alias…

Venezuela Resorts to the UN Amid US Military Deployment

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/27/venezuela-un-us-military-deployment/

Published: August 27, 2025 16:20

Venezuela asked the United Nations for help amid threats from the United States military deployment off its Caribbean coast. This was announced by the Foreign Minister of the South American country, Yvan Gil, who in a statement expressed his concern over…

GoFest 2025: Colombian Entrepreneurship Fair in Bogota

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/27/colombia-gofest-2025-entrepreneurship-fair-bogota/

Published: August 27, 2025 16:18

GoFest 2025, Colombia’s entrepreneurship fair, comes to Bogota. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce of the capital, the festival brings together startups, investors, and corporate leaders from across Latin America under the slogan “Unlock your future.”…

Colombia Probes Possible Electoral Spending Violations in President Petro’s Campaign

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/27/colombia-spending-violations-petro-campaign/

Published: August 27, 2025 11:53

The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Colombia filed a report confirming that the electoral campaign of current President Gustavo Petro violated spending limits in 2022. In their statement, the magistrates claim that the campaign allegedly exceeded the…

Colombia’s Karol G to Perform at Crazy Horse Cabaret in Paris

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/26/colombia-karol-g-crazy-horse/

Published: August 26, 2025 23:57

Colombian urban music star Karol G will make history in European entertainment by becoming the first Latina to headline a show at the iconic Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris. The “Bichota” will take the stage from September 25 to 28, 2025, with an exclusive…

Colombia, The Land of Paso Fino and Horseback Riding

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/26/horse-riding-colombia/

Published: August 26, 2025 22:01

In Colombia, horse riding might be one of the best activities you could experience. There is an established culture of horse riding in the country, making it the ideal place for a first try. Whether it’s show riding or horseback riding, Colombia will offer…

Colombia Probes Possible Electoral Spending Violations in President Petro’s Campaign

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/26/colombia-spending-violations-petro-campaign/

Published: August 26, 2025 20:04

The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Colombia filed a report confirming that the electoral campaign of current President Gustavo Petro violated spending limits in 2022. In their statement, the magistrates claim that the campaign allegedly exceeded the…

Medellin Plans to Have Its Own Beach, Inside the City

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/26/medellin-beach-sea/

Published: August 26, 2025 20:03

In a bold move to transform its urban and recreational offerings, Medellin is planning to have its very own beach, according to Mayor Federico Gutierrez: “Medellin will finally have the only thing it’s missing” in an estimated timeline of just under two…

First Pig-to-Human Lung Transplant in China

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/26/pig-lung-transplant/

Published: August 26, 2025 18:27

A team of surgeons in China has transplanted a genetically modified pig lung into a human for the first time, an advance researchers say is a step toward clinical trials of animal-to-human lung transplants. The left lung, taken from a pig engineered with…

Maluma Says Colombia Must ‘Learn’ From Buekele’s El Salvador

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/26/colombia-maluma-el-salvador-bukele/

Published: August 26, 2025 18:24

During his recent concert in El Salvador, Colombian star Maluma paused mid-show to deliver a striking message: “As Colombians, we have so much to learn from our brotherly country, El Salvador.” The singer’s words rang through the packed Estadio Jorge…

Ancient Dam Found in Jerusalem Reveals 2,800-Year-Old Water System

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/26/ancient-dam-found-jerusalem-reveals-water-system/

Published: August 26, 2025 16:45

Archaeologists have uncovered a massive dam in the heart of ancient Jerusalem, dating back nearly 2,800 years. The discovery provides fresh insight into how early communities managed water and adapted to harsh weather conditions during the First Temple…

World’s First Orange Nurse Shark Spotted of Costa Rica Coast

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/26/orange-nurse-shark-costa-rica/

Published: August 26, 2025 15:33

Marine biologists say they have discovered a rare bright-orange skin nurse shark off Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, the first recorded case of xanthochromism in cartilaginous fishes in the region. According to the scientists, the finding raises new…

Maduro Plans to Flee to Nicaragua with His Family, Journalist Jaime Bayly Claims

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/26/maduro-nicaragua-jaime-bayly/

Published: August 26, 2025 15:14

Renowned journalist Jaime Bayly stated that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is allegedly planning to escape with his family to Nicaragua, following the military pressure the United States is exerting on the South American country and the threat of…

US to Deploy Nuclear Submarine Off Venezuela Coast

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/26/us-nuclear-submarine-venezuela/

Published: August 26, 2025 15:11

The US ordered the deployment of a nuclear submarine and an additional destroyer near the coast of Venezuela. The decision comes in the midst of the operation launched by the Trump administration to tackle drug trafficking in the region.  Last week,…

Energy Crisis Looms: Colombia Needs US$40 Billion to Secure Power Supply

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/26/colombia-power-supply-crisis/

Published: August 26, 2025 14:07

Colombia is again staring into an energy supply crossroads: More than three decades after a nationwide power crisis forced rationing and plunged millions of homes into darkness, experts warn that the country could be heading toward a repeat. Rising…

Colombia Annuls the Election of ‘El Ruso’, Russian-Born Mayor of Tunja

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/26/colombia-annuls-election-el-ruso-russian-mayor-tunja/

Published: August 26, 2025 13:56

In Colombia, Mikhail Krasnov, known as “El Ruso,” was suspended as mayor of the city of Tunja and disqualified for a period of 14 years from holding public office. Although the ruling is in the first instance and may be appealed, it represents a serious…

Venezuela Deploys 15,000 Military Troops to Colombia Border

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Published: August 26, 2025 11:42

Venezuela announced it has deployed 15,000 military and police personnel to bolster security along its border with Colombia, citing what the government called increased threats and recent U.S. pressure tied to accusations that President Nicolas Maduro…

Neurosurgeon Urges Colombia’s Senate to Evaluate Petro’s Mental Health

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Published: August 26, 2025 04:54

A prominent neurosurgeon has formally requested that Colombia’s Senate initiate a medical evaluation to determine whether President Gustavo Petro’s mental health makes him fit to continue governing. In a dramatic submission filed last Tuesday, Dr. Laureano…

Colombia’s Vice President Marquez Begins Africa Tour

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Published: August 26, 2025 04:48

Vice President Francia Marquez departed Tuesday for a weeklong tour of four countries in Africa, aimed at deepening diplomatic and commercial ties and advancing a bi-regional partnership between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC)…

Colombia’s Former President Ivan Duque Meets Netanyahu in Israel

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Published: August 25, 2025 21:57

Former Colombian President Ivan Duque met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sparking controversy in the South American country, which, it should be recalled, broke off diplomatic relations with the Jewish state last year. In fact, President…

Flesh-Eating Worm Detected in US Traveler Returning from El Salvador

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Published: August 25, 2025 21:57

Health authorities have confirmed the first human case in the United States of a dangerous flesh-eating worm, following a traveler’s recent return from El Salvador. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) verified that the person contracted…

Venezuela Deploys 15,000 Military Troops to Colombia Border

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/25/colombia-venezuela-troops-border/

Published: August 25, 2025 21:50

Venezuela announced it has deployed 15,000 military and police personnel to bolster security along its border with Colombia, citing what the government called increased threats and recent U.S. pressure tied to accusations that President Nicolas Maduro…

Christ of the Abyss: Ritual Cleaning Preserves Famous Underwater Monument

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Published: August 25, 2025 19:16

Each summer, the waters off Italy’s Ligurian coastline host a remarkable event — an underwater cleaning ritual that draws both divers and marine life. The centerpiece of this ceremony is Christ of the Abyss, a submerged bronze statue located in the Bay of…

Colombian Reggaeton Star Feid Becomes First Latin Artist to Have a Pantone Color

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Published: August 25, 2025 19:14

Colombian urban music singer Feid has become the first Latin artist to obtain an official color certified by the Pantone Color Institute: Ferxxo Green. This achievement represents a level of cultural recognition rarely reached, as having a Pantone color…

Colombia Reopens Embassy in Barbados: A Strategic Caribbean Move?

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Published: August 25, 2025 16:21

Colombia has formally reopened its embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados, marking the country’s return to the island after more than two decades of diplomatic absence. The ceremony was led by Vice President Francia Marquez, accompanied by Elizabeth Taylor Jay,…

Colombia’s Petro Seeks ‘Global Terrorist’ Status for Gulf Clan Cartel, FARC Dissidents

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Published: August 25, 2025 15:24

After the attacks suffered by Colombia last week, President Gustavo Petro called for the Gulf Clan and the groups that emerged as dissidents of the former FARC to be declared “global terrorist groups.” If this move goes through, beyond the legal…

Colombia Strikes Back After Deadly Attacks in Cali and Antioquia

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Published: August 25, 2025 14:41

Colombia increased military actions against illegal armed groups following last week’s deadly attacks in Cali and the Antioquia region, which left 20 people dead and more than 70 wounded. The state’s response — heavily criticized by the opposition for its…

Petro Once Again Blames Ex-President Duque for Colombia’s Debt

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Published: August 25, 2025 11:25

Colombian President Gustavo Petro once again pointed to the responsibility that, according to him, lies with his predecessor, former President Ivan Duque, for the country’s mounting debt. During a forum on the Constitution and the social rule of law, Petro…

Colombia’s Bogota Estereo Picnic Festival to Return in 2026

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/24/colombia-estereo-picnic-festival-bogota-2026/

Published: August 25, 2025 04:27

The Estereo Picnic Festival (FEP), considered the most important music event in Colombia and one of the most renowned in Latin America, has confirmed the dates for its 15th edition. The festival will take place from March 20 to 22, 2026, at the Simon…

The US War on Flesh-Eating Worms in Latin America

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Published: August 25, 2025 02:48

The United States has been waging a little-known war in Latin America against flesh-eating worms, or screwworms, for several decades. Although these parasites were eradicated from the U.S. more than 40 years ago, anxiety about their return has increased…

Great Cooks: Women Safeguarding Colombia’s Traditional Cuisine

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Published: August 24, 2025 22:29

In every typical dish served in Colombia, there is much more than just ingredients: there is memory, identity, and resilience. At the heart of Colombian cuisine are women who have dedicated their lives to protecting and passing down recipes that tell the…

Petro Once Again Blames Ex-President Duque for Colombia’s Debt

https://colombiaone.com/2025/08/24/colombia-petro-ex-president-duque-debt/

Published: August 24, 2025 22:25

Colombian President Gustavo Petro once again pointed to the responsibility that, according to him, lies with his predecessor, former President Ivan Duque, for the country’s mounting debt. During a forum on the Constitution and the social rule of law, Petro…

Harvard Physicist Says Interstellar Object Could Be Nuclear-Powered Spaceship

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Published: August 24, 2025 22:21

Harvard physicist Avi Loeb, who holds a doctorate, said Thursday that the body, which NASA has classified as a comet, could conceivably be a nuclear-powered spaceship. Loeb pointed out that images and measurements of the object known as 3I/ATLAS that, he…