Colombia

The Colombian Association of Travel Agencies and Tourism (Anato) reported that over 70% of its agencies expect to maintain or increase sales for Easter week 2026, despite global challenges. The survey shows a strong preference for sun-and-beach destinations like Cartagena and San Andrés.

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Colombia's environmental authorities urged respect for wildlife following two recent incidents: a pigua nest fall in Buga and mistreatment of a two-toed sloth in Riosucio, Chocó.

Neiva's city hall has organized a varied program for Holy Week, from March 29 to April 5, featuring sacred music concerts, processions, and liturgical acts. The Banda Sinfónica Metropolitana de Neiva will offer free performances in temples across various neighborhoods. Culture Secretary Tania Peñafiel highlighted a family-friendly agenda including the Walk of Light on March 31.

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Mastercard and Mis Propias Finanzas have announced an alliance to boost financial education in Colombia, starting with a podcast episode on March 28. Federico Martínez, Mastercard's regional president, will be the special guest.

President Gustavo Petro met with content creator Westcol at the Casa de Nariño on March 27 in a live stream lasting over an hour that drew more than one million viewers. They discussed security, youth opportunities and education, highlighting differences on a 'tough hand' against crime. Petro stressed education as the true easy path for young people.

27 मार्च 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया

Colombia's Comptroller General revealed regulatory gaps and weaknesses in precautionary measures imposed by the Family Subsidy Superintendency (Supersubsidio) on Family Compensation Funds (CCF). The study reviewed 24 interventions from 2019 to 2023, finding most unsatisfactory. It influenced a Constitutional Court ruling mandating a new regime by 2027.