This post is part of the Public Sources 2024 project of SA WEST. It contains a collection of reliable links to ministries, government institutions, and local media sources in Colombia.
All links were checked in October and November 2024. In addition to providing links to local news websites, we also share their social media profiles and related groups in messaging platforms. This gives you a comprehensive toolset to follow and gather data on current events using your preferred methods.
This collection is made to help intelligence professionals and researchers find important resources related to Colombia. While we do not claim to have every possible link, we hope this collection serves as a useful starting point for your project.
To help you better understand the regional context, we provide a list of projects in Colombia, if available, involving the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the Asian Development Bank.
If you’re looking for resources on other countries, please check out the additional pages on the SA WEST website.
You might be surprised by the image featured in the headline of our publication about public sources in Colombia, so it’s important to clarify what it represents. These images are derived from Google searches for terms like “leader,” “prime minister,” and “head of government of Colombia.” As you can see, the search results include leaders from other countries that actively engage with Colombia. Furthermore, in some cases—such as the section about Madagascar—fictional characters associated with that country even appear. Ultimately, this creates a composite visual representation of the region, which itself serves as an intriguing subject for further analysis.
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National portal, selected links to ministries and government organizations
| Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Colombia |
The official website of the Ministry of Foreign Relations of Colombia provides comprehensive information about diplomatic services, including visa applications, consular assistance, and international relations. It also features updates on various governmental services and events, such as the Feria de Servicios de la Cancillería, which aims to reach citizens with essential services. The site serves as a key resource for both citizens and foreign nationals seeking information related to travel and diplomatic dealings in Colombia. |
| Ministry of Interior – Government of Colombia |
The Ministry of Interior is recognized as a leading governmental institution, responsible for fostering democratic values, social coexistence, security, and the integration of civil society, public institutions, and political parties within Colombia. |
| Ministry of Health and Social Protection – Colombia |
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection in Colombia is responsible for formulating, managing, and implementing public health policies aimed at ensuring public access to health services. It focuses on various areas including health promotion, disease prevention, mental health initiatives, and vaccination programs, reflecting its commitment to both the well-being of the population and innovative health system reforms. |
| The Ministry of Culture of Colombia |
The Ministry of Culture is the guiding entity of the Colombian cultural sector, dedicated to formulating, coordinating, executing, and overseeing state policy on culture and recreational matters. The organization emphasizes ethical integrity and adherence to current norms, aiming to benefit the community and its civil servants. |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Colombian Government Services |
This website provides a range of online services related to legal compliance, visa applications, and personal information management required by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia. It includes guidelines and procedures for individuals seeking to obtain visas, as well as necessary demographic information collection to comply with legal obligations. |
| Colombian Visa Application Portal |
This governmental site provides specific information and services related to visa applications for travel to Colombia. It allows users to complete the necessary forms online, provides instructions for application submission, and highlights the required documentation, such as passport photos and payment methods. Users can also access privacy notices to understand the handling of their personal data. |
| Central Bank of Colombia |
Central bank |
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– geoblocked, occasional outages
01 – Registers, Public Records, Statistics
| https://www.colombiacompra.gov.co |
This site is useful for accessing information related to public procurement in Colombia. It offers tools and resources to facilitate efficient purchasing processes for public entities. |
| https://www.datos.gov.co |
This site provides open data and information about Colombia, including government statistics, geospatial data, and other public datasets. |
02 – Laws & Legislation
| https://notinet.com.co |
Notinet is a website that provides legal information and jurisprudence in Colombia. It serves as a platform for accessing legal resources, including laws, regulations, court decisions, and legal articles. Users can browse and search for specific cases, legal topics, or relevant legislation. The website offers comprehensive and up-to-date information to assist legal professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in the Colombian legal system. |
| https://ramajudicial.gov.co |
This site will be useful for accessing information and services related to the administration of justice in Colombia. |
| https://vlex.com.co | This site provides a legal intelligence platform that enhances legal research and analysis, offering a wide range of resources and tools for legal professionals. |
03 – Business & Economic News
| https://businesscol.com |
BusinessCol.com es un sitio web dedicado a los negocios, la economía, el comercio exterior y las empresas en Colombia. Con más de 24 años de experiencia, ofrecemos un directorio empresarial completo y actualizado. |
| https://portafolio.co |
Mantente informado sobre las últimas noticias económicas de Colombia y el mundo con Portafolio.co. Análisis, noticias y la información que necesitas saber del acontecer económico y empresarial nacional e internacional. |
04 – News
| https://actualidadpanamericana.com |
This site provides unique news for unique visitors, offering insights on current events and relevant topics in Latin America. |
| https://canalrcn.com |
This site provides complete episodes of your favorite soap operas, exclusive content from our productions, and the latest entertainment news. |
| https://diariodelhuila.com |
This site provides the latest news from Colombia, Huila, Neiva, and around the world, including photos, videos, and up-to-date news information. |
| https://elcolombiano.com |
This site provides the latest reliable news from Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, and the world, covering topics like Sports, Culture, Entertainment, Politics, and Economy. |
| https://eldiario.com.co |
This site provides the latest news from Pereira, Colombia, and around the world, covering various topics such as current events, sports, economy, employment, tourism, and culture. |
| https://elespectador.com |
This site provides the latest news from Colombia and around the world, including information on sports, politics, and more. |
| https://elheraldo.co |
Noticias: Barranquilla, la región Caribe, Colombia y el mundo: Últimas noticias en deportes, junior, fútbol, economía, política y tecnología. Manténgase informado en ELHERALDO.CO |
| https://elmundo.com |
This site provides news and information about Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia, and the world. |
| https://elnuevodia.com.co |
This site provides news and information about Ibagué, Tolima, Colombia, and the world. It is a newspaper that covers various topics and events. |
| https://elpais.com.co |
This site provides news and information about Cali, Valle, and Colombia. It is a daily newspaper with a focus on local and national news. |
| https://eltiempo.com |
Latest news from Colombia and the World. Stay informed about the news in sports, economy, politics, and technology. |
| https://eluniversal.com.co |
This site provides the latest news from Cartagena, Colombia, and around the world. It is a leading newspaper in Cartagena, covering current affairs in sports, social issues, politics, economy, health, and beauty. |
| https://kienyke.com |
This site provides information on political, sports, entertainment topics, and more. It offers news, videos, and articles related to national and international current events, as well as trends at a global level. |
| https://lanacion.com.co |
lanacion is a website that provides news and information about various topics such as politics, economy, sports, entertainment, and more. It offers articles, videos, and multimedia content to keep users informed about the latest events and developments. |
| https://laopinion.com.co |
La Opinión provides the latest news and information about the most important events in Cúcuta, Norte de Santander, Colombia, and the world. The website covers various topics such as sports, economy, politics, technology, current affairs, culture, the Colombia-Venezuela border, multimedia content, videos, data journalism, and investigations. |
| https://lapatria.com |
This site provides up-to-date news from Manizales, Caldas, the Coffee Region, Colombia, and the world. It offers subscribers exclusive daily information. |
| https://larepublica.co |
This site provides the latest news, analysis, and information on the economy, finance, businesses, and markets in Colombia and around the world. It focuses on delivering high-quality financial insights and updates. |
| https://lasillavacia.com |
This site provides independent journalism, news, investigations, and opinions on politics and power in Colombia. |
| https://minuto30.com |
Website providing the latest news of Medellín, Antioquia, and Colombia. The news is updated minute by minute in real-time. |
| https://pulzo.com |
This site provides comprehensive news coverage in Spanish, offering updates on various topics including national news, entertainment, economy, world events, sports, wellness, technology, videos, and opinions. It aims to keep readers informed about significant developments in Colombia and around the globe. |
| https://semana.com |
This site provides the latest news from Colombia and the rest of the world. |
| https://vanguardia.com |
Information about the news and services provided by Vanguardia, a newspaper that covers news from Bucaramanga, Santander, Colombia, and around the world. |
| https://www.noticiasrcn.com |
Encuentra las Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el mundo, vídeos, análisis y especiales sobre los temas más importantes. Con actualizaciones minuto a minuto. |
| https://www.rcnradio.com |
This site provides the latest news from Colombia and around the world, offering updated information on politics, justice, sports, and entertainment. Additionally, it keeps users informed about events happening in every region. |
| https://zonacero.com |
Zona Cero is the main news portal for Barranquilla, the Caribbean region, and Colombia. |
| https://publimetro.co | This site provides the latest news, sports updates, and entertainment information for Colombia and worldwide. It serves as a comprehensive media platform delivering timely information and engaging content. |
06 – News of Technologies and Science
| https://colombiadigital.net |
This site offers insights and resources related to the digital transformation of Colombia, focusing on technology, innovation, and digital skills development. |
| https://enter.co |
This site provides information about various events, news, and lifestyle topics relevant to its target audience. It’s designed to keep users updated and engaged with current happenings. |
| https://socialgeek.co |
Una completa guía diaria de noticias tecnológicas, redes sociales, tendencias, videojuegos, startups, y mucho más |
07 – TV & Radio stations
| https://bluradio.com |
This site provides live radio broadcasts, news from Colombia and around the world, covering topics such as sports, current events, technology, politics, and football. Users can listen to online radio streams of BLU Radio. |
| https://caracol.com.co |
This site provides up-to-date news, sports, and opinions in Colombia, including live coverage of events and information on various topics such as health, technology, and entertainment. |
| https://caracoltv.com |
Caracol Televisión offers a wide range of entertainment content, including popular TV shows, reality shows, and updates on artists and productions. |
| https://citytv.com.co |
This site provides the latest news in Bogotá, including current events, entertainment, and free HD news streaming online. It will be useful for those seeking up-to-date information about local happenings. |
| https://lafm.com.co |
La FM is a website that provides the latest news from Colombia and around the world. It covers news topics related to Bogotá, Medellín, Colombia, as well as the United States and international news. |
| https://lamega.com.co |
This site provides news and entertainment updates related to Colombian celebrities, trends, music, technology, movies, series, events, paranormal activities, and the current entertainment landscape in Colombia. |
| https://olimpicastereo.com.co |
This site provides information about the popular radio network in Colombia, known for being the most listened to across various cities including Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, and more. It promotes Colombian music and culture. |
| https://radioacktiva.com |
Radioacktiva is a rock radio station in Colombia. It broadcasts live on 97.9 FM in Bogotá and 102.3 FM in Medellín. The station offers a variety of rock shows including “El Gallo” and “The Rock Show.” It also provides information about rock music and features the best rock programming. |
| https://rcnmundo.com |
This site provides live streaming of various radio stations in Colombia, along with access to podcasts related to Colombian culture, music, and news. |
| https://rcnradio.com |
News and Information Portal |
| https://shock.com.co |
This site provides information about music, cinema, youth culture, and more content relevant to young audiences in Colombia and the world. It focuses on the latest happenings in music and cultural trends. |
| https://wradio.com.co |
All the news at La W | W Radio – News from Colombia and the world: interviews, international, economy, politics and sports. Get informed at W Radio and wradio.com.co with Julio Sánchez Cristo. |
| https://radiosantafe.com | This site provides news updates and information about Colombia. It offers a variety of segments including local news, politics, and cultural topics, aimed at keeping listeners informed about current events. |
| https://sitioco.com | This site provides a comprehensive platform for information about various regions of Colombia, including tourism, culture, and local attractions. |
11 – Health & Medicine
| https://saludtotal.com.co |
This site provides comprehensive health services including medical care, preventive services, and specialized treatment options to ensure complete health support for its members. |
12 – For travelers
| https://atrapalo.com.co |
This site will be useful for finding incredible prices on flights, hotels, travel packages, cruises, car rentals, activities, tickets, and restaurants. It specializes in leisure options. |
| https://diarioadn.co |
This site provides the latest news in Colombia through the first free newspaper, Diario ADN, with editions in Bogotá, Cali, Medellín, and Barranquilla. It aims to keep users updated on various topics relevant to their communities. |
| https://bogotamiciudad.com | This site provides services and capabilities for the people of Bogotá. |
15 – Social networks, forums
| https://colombia.com |
This site provides the latest news and online services for Colombians and residents in Colombia, covering various topics such as tourism, gastronomy, current events, sports, cinema, live radio, and more. |
| https://conexcol.com |
Conexcol Cloud Colombia Hosting provides elastic sites, cPanel Cluster, and Dedicated Hosting connected to NAP Colombia. It is the fastest and most advanced hosting in Colombia for the past 24 years. Cloud hosting offers 2x to 12x less latency than others. Free consultancy is available. |
| https://superpatanegra.com |
This site provides a curated collection of useful links across various categories, including technology, education, and lifestyle. It aims to save users time by directing them to quality resources. |
| https://terra.com.co |
This site provides information about Colombia’s geography, culture, and eco-tourism opportunities. It showcases various travel destinations and highlights sustainable practices in tourism. |
18 – In some cases, these resources might be useful
| https://encolombia.com |
This site provides a wide range of information related to lifestyle, health, law, aesthetics, culture, and tourism in Colombia, transforming digital media to enhance its offerings. |
| https://imigra.com.co |
This site provides information about telephone numbers, maps, addresses, and locations in Colombia. It is a helpful resource for finding contact information and navigating the country. |
Projects carried out by the World Bank in Republic of Colombia
| Name of the Project | implementing_agency | Timeframe |
| Colombia Green and Resilient DPO 2 | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, National Planning Department. Project Objective: Accelerate climate action by: (i) advancing the low-carbon energy transition; (ii) promoting sustainable land use; (iii) building resilience and adaptation to climate change; and (iv) expanding climate finance. |
28 Mar 2024 ‑ 30 Apr 2025 |
| Program for Improved Access to Effective Health Services for the Vulnerable and Enhanced Health System Resilience | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Health and Social Protection Project Objective: To improve access to effective health services for the vulnerable population and enhance the resilience of the health system to climate change and public health threats |
13 Feb 2024 ‑ 30 Jun 2026 |
| Third Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Loan with a Cat DDO | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, National Planning Department Project Objective: To strengthen the Government of Colombia’s program to manage risk resulting from adverse natural events, including disease outbreaks |
17 Dec 2021 ‑ 15 Jun 2025 |
| Program for improving learning outcomes and socioemotional education (PROMISE) | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Education, School Feeding Program Unit – Alimentos para Aprender. Project Objective: To improve pedagogical and management practices in the education sector. |
24 Mar 2022 ‑ 30 Jun 2026 |
| Colombia: Resilient and Inclusive Housing Project | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Housing, City and Territory (MVCT) Project Objective: To improve the quality of housing and public space for vulnerable households, including migrants from Venezuela, in selected municipalities. |
27 May 2021 ‑ 24 Jul 2026 |
| Improving Quality of Health Care Services and Efficiency in Colombia | Implementing Agency: Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Republic of Colombia Project Objective: The Development Objective of the Program is to support improvements in the quality of health care services and in the efficiency of the health system |
19 Mar 2020 ‑ 31 Dec 2024 |
| Support to the Bogota Metro Line 1 Section 1 Project – (Series 1) | Implementing Agency: Empresa Metro de Bogota, SA. Project Objective: The PDO of the proposed first Project under the series is to improve readiness and start the implementation of the Bogota Metro Line 1, Section 1 (PLMB). |
02 Aug 2018 ‑ 12 Dec 2025 |
| Multipurpose Cadaster Project | Implementing Agency: Unit of National Natural Parks, Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC), Superintendencia de Notariado y Registro (SNR), Departamento Nacional de Planeación, Agencia Nacional de Tierras (ANT). Project Objective: The Project Development Objective is to establish the multipurpose cadaster in the selected municipalities to a) strengthen tenure security, and b) provide access to cadaster information. |
14 Mar 2019 ‑ 31 Jul 2026 |
| Access and Quality in Higher Education Project – PACES | Implementing Agency: INSTITUTO COLOMBIANO DE CRÉDITO EDUCATIVO Y ESTUDIOS TÉCNICOS EN EL EXTERIOR (ICETEX) Project Objective: The objective of the project is to improve the quality of tertiary education in participating institutions and to increase the enrollment of students from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds in quality programs. |
30 Jan 2017 ‑ 30 Jun 2025 |
| Enhancing Waterway Connectivity and Water Service Provision in Colombia’s Plan Pazcifico | Implementing Agency: National Unit for Disaster Risk Management. Project Objective: The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve: (i) waterway transport; and (ii) coverage and quality of water supply and sanitation services, in the Participating Municipalities. |
14 Dec 2017 ‑ 15 Oct 2025 |
| CO Plan PAZcifico:Water Supply and Basic Sanitation Infrastructure and Service Delivery Project | Implementing Agency: National Unit for Disaster Risk Management. Project Objective: The objectives of the Project are to improve: (i) coverage and service quality of water supply and basic sanitation in urban areas in the Municipality of Tumaco and the Municipality of Guapi; and (ii) operational efficiency of the service providers in said municipalities. |
18 Oct 2016 ‑ 15 Nov 2024 |
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