Not so many years ago, Colombia’s status as a Nearshore destination was on rocky ground. Despite its population – now around 50 million – the country’s bilingual talent was sorely lacking, Nearshore ...

The first elected female mayor of the northern Colombian port city of Barranquilla has revolutionized the Caribbean city with health and education policies, coupled with campaigns against unemployment ...

Barranquilla, Colombia’s vibrant Caribbean hub, is gaining global attention for its blend of cultural heritage, natural beauty and innovative attractions. From the UNESCO-recognized Carnival to ...

Jaime Pumarejo has claimed he will be joined by Ivan Duque to announce Barranquilla as host of the 2027 Pan American Games ©Getty Images Pumarejo said he would be making the announcement alongside the ...

Barranquilla, Colombia, is gearing up for its most vibrant cultural event of the year: Carnaval de Barranquilla 2025. This year's festivities hold special significance as the city pays tribute to one ...

The coastal city of Barranquilla, located near Colombia's Caribbean coast, lost the right to host the 2027 Pan American Games after failing to pay two instalments of the guarantee it had pledged, ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. When Barranquilla mayor Jaime Pumarejo filed a lawsuit against Colombia’s federal government last year, it was ...

Surrounded by rows of costumes, reggaeton superstar J Balvin fuels up in his dressing room as thousands of people in the ...

LIKE people cities experience life passages. They are born, they grow up and they die. Unlike characters like Jesus and Lazarus, cities sometimes have a new life after death. Industrious far-sighted ...