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Colombia Announces $12 Billion Pacific Coast Infrastructure Overhaul
President Gustavo Petro unveiled a sweeping infrastructure plan targeting ports, roads, and renewable energy installations along Colombia's Pacific coastline, promising 180,000 new jobs by 2028.
Colombia National Football Team Defeats Ecuador 2-1 in World Cup Qualifier
James Rodríguez's second-half free kick sealed a crucial 2-1 victory for Los Cafeteros against Ecuador in Barranquilla, moving Colombia to second place in CONMEBOL qualifying standings.
Barranquilla Carnival Named UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Americas
The Barranquilla Carnival has received expanded UNESCO recognition as a cultural heritage site of the Americas, boosting Colombia's cultural diplomacy and expected to drive $200 million in annual tourism.
Medellín Becomes Latin America's First City to Deploy AI-Powered Metro System
Colombia's second-largest city officially launched an artificial intelligence-driven metro network that reduces commute times by an average of 23% and has already seen ridership surge 40% in its first week.
Bogotá Mayor Unveils Zero-Emission Bus Fleet for TransMilenio Expansion
Mayor Claudia López announced a fleet of 800 hydrogen-powered buses to replace diesel vehicles on TransMilenio's busiest corridors, part of Bogotá's 2030 Clean Air Commitment.
Cartagena Launches Caribbean Heritage Tourism Corridor With Panama and Jamaica
Colombia, Panama, and Jamaica signed a trilateral tourism agreement creating a Caribbean Heritage Corridor, offering shared visa-free travel packages expected to attract 2 million visitors annually.
Cali Hosts LATAM Gastronomy Summit Celebrating 200 Years of Colombian Cuisine
More than 300 chefs from 22 countries gathered in Cali for a week-long celebration of Colombian culinary heritage, spotlighting traditional recipes from Afro-Colombian coastal communities.