Russian professor Mikhail Krasnov surprised in Colombia's local elections, winning the race for mayor in Tunja city, with over 27.000 votes; being the only Russian resident in the city, Krasnov's victory is seen as a challenge to traditional politics

A humpback whale completed an extraordinary 13.000 km migration from Colombia to Zanzibar, Tanzania; one of the longest ever recorded, it is possibly driven by climate change or breeding behavior shifts

Colombia melted over 23.000 illegal weapons, including rifles and grenades, into construction materials like steel and rebar to build homes, schools, and bridges, marking a symbolic step toward peace despite ongoing conflicts with armed groups

Numerous computers have been delivered to the Necoclí local schools, therefore bringing high-speed internet to this area and benefiting over 45.530 people

Colombia has approved the export of surplus energy to Ecuador, which is facing a supply crisis, following a recovery in the country's reservoir levels due to recent rains; the exports are expected to be in two weeks