Francisco El Hombre: The Legend Who Defied the Devil with an Accordion

Valledupar, May 21, 2026. If there is one story that captures the spirit of the people of Valledupar, it is that of Francisco el Hombre. His name appears in songs, monuments, folk tales, and the collective imagination of a region where music is much more than entertainment: it is identity, memory, and tradition. […]
A draw decided who would advance to the first Pan American Blind Soccer Championship

Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia—three of the top four teams from the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games—will headline the historic debut of blind football at the 2026 Valledupar II Parapan American Games. The tournament, which will award a direct spot at the 2027 Parapan American Games in Lima, will be held from July 9 to 15 at the Agustín Codazzi sub-venue and will determine the first champion of this sport in the history of this multisport event.
A draw determined the path to the first Pan-American Blind Soccer Championship

Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia—three of the top four teams from the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games—will headline the historic debut of blind football at the 2026 Valledupar II Parasur American Games. The tournament, which will award a direct spot at the 2027 Parapan American Games in Lima, will be held from July 9 to 15 at the Agustín Codazzi sub-venue and will determine the champion of this sport in the history of this multisport event.
