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A public school in Bogotá cut serious incidents by 85% and eliminated bullying by teaching students to handle emotions and resolve conflicts. Now Colegio Las Margaritas is one of 10 finalists worldwide for the World's Best School Prizes.
A football match played on a skyscraper helipad 196 meters above Bogotá just earned a world record. Six Colombian football creators turned Torre Colpatria into the highest rooftop pitch ever certified.
Colombia's capital just launched the country's first traffic signal laboratory, where engineers can test and perfect traffic solutions before they hit real streets. The move cuts failure response times by 30% and keeps signals working 99% of the time.
Colombia's capital just crossed a historic milestone: its first-ever metro line is now more than 80% built and on track to launch in September 2027. Nine out of ten residents say they're optimistic about the transformation coming to their city.
Colombia's capital is reversing urban inequality by bringing its first clean air zones to the communities hit hardest by toxic air. The result: healthier kids, greener streets, and a blueprint other cities want to copy.
From delivery robots serving 29 US campuses to gyms expanding across five countries, Colombian entrepreneurs are building global companies from Medellín and Bogotá. These five startups prove Latin America's innovation scene is booming.
After years of broken ties, the United States is moving to reopen its embassy in Venezuela following a major political shift. American diplomats are heading back to Caracas to restore a relationship that could benefit millions.
From delivery robots rolling across US campuses to fitness centers opening in five countries, Colombian entrepreneurs are building global companies that solve real problems. These five startups show how Colombia has become a powerhouse of Latin American innovation.
Cities across Latin America just hit a major climate milestone with 10,000 electric buses now running, saving 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually. Three cities are leading the charge, proving clean public transport works at scale.
Colombia is teaming up with the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture to bring cutting-edge technology and climate solutions to family farmers. The partnership focuses on making rural communities stronger and more sustainable.
A Caribbean minister visited three Colombian cities in five days, attending 40 sessions on entrepreneurship and innovation. She returned to St. Vincent inspired to build stronger startup ecosystems through intentional collaboration.
Emergency teams pulled 87 people alive from collapsed buildings in Cali, Colombia, following a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Rescuers from across the nation continue working around the clock to reach 239 people still trapped under rubble.
For the first time in seven years, a direct flight has reconnected the United States and Venezuela, reuniting families separated by diplomatic tensions. The historic American Airlines flight landed in Caracas on Thursday, opening a new chapter for thousands who've had to travel through multiple countries just to get home.
Colombia jumped to third place in Latin America for electric vehicle sales in 2025, selling nearly 20,000 fully electric cars and doubling its market in just one year. The country now leads the region with clean vehicles making up over a third of all new car sales.
Colombia secured their spot in the World Cup's round of 16 with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Ghana in Kansas City. Jhon Arias' decisive goal completed the bracket for the tournament's knockout stage.
After a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, GoFundMe launched a verified donation hub to help people safely support relief efforts. The platform is connecting donors directly to vetted local fundraisers and trusted nonprofits working on the ground.
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Johannesburg transformed its usually gridlocked Main Street into a playground for art, sports, and community fun on April 12, closing the road to all vehicles for the day. Drummers, cyclists, skateboarders, and families reclaimed the CBD streets for dancing, street football, and spray-paint workshops.
In one of Colombia's most inhospitable regions, a self-sustaining community has survived for over 50 years using ingenious inventions like water-pumping seesaws and solar heaters. Their simple solutions now inspire sustainable communities worldwide.
Dutch scientists created solar panels with smarter electronics that squeeze 20% more energy from shaded rooftops. The innovation could make solar power work far better in cities where buildings cast shadows.
When a military cargo plane crashed in southern Colombia with 125 people aboard, rescue teams sprang into action and saved at least 77 lives. The swift emergency response turned what could have been a complete tragedy into a story of hope and heroic rescue efforts.
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