Among the 10 most wanted there is one who passed through Cali without pain or glory.
News Colombia.
The singer from Barranquilla Altafulla was positioned as the most searched personality on Google in Colombia during 2025, according to the annual report “Year in Search”. His name topped the list of trends in the country, surpassing international figures and politicians who traditionally dominate these measurements. The artist became a digital phenomenon thanks to his music, his presence on platforms and the episodes of his personal life that made headlines throughout the year.
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Interest in Altafulla skyrocketed after his participation and victory in ‘The house of the famous’a reality show on the RCN Channel. From there came several hits and the publication of several of his singles and his growing impact on social networks, where he accumulated millions of followers and views. However, the highest search peaks were associated with controversial moments that kept him in public conversation, from personal situations due to his courtship and breakup with Karina García to media controversies that put him in the eye of national opinion.
It is striking that his ex-partner, Karina García, also appears in the same ranking, who occupies the number four position among the most consulted personalities of the year. The young woman generated thousands of searches after starring in episodes that went viral on networks and after her romantic breakup with Altafulla, a fact that continued to be commented on for months on the internet and entertainment portals.
The list is completed by names of international reach such as the dictator Nicolás Maduro, who appears in third place due to regional political situations, and Luis Suárez, who was highly sought after for the 4 goals he scored against Venezuela on the last date of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, remains among the most sought after for his sporting impact and constant presence in sports news. In second place is “Pope Leo XIV”, related to the increase in global interest in religious events and Vatican issues.
The presence of Altafulla and Karina García in the top 5 reflects the strength of the content associated with entertainment and the life of digital creators, who continue to set a trend in the search habits of Colombians. The mix between music, social networks and personal controversies continues to dominate public interest.
In position number 6 it is occupied by Juan Fernando Quinterowho was a figure and champion with Racing de Avellaneda, Argentina, and later signed for América de Cali, a club for which he passed without pain or glory, despite arriving as the bombastic signing of Colombian professional football.
They complete the list: Juan Manuel Santos, Abelardo de la Espriella, Andy Byron and María Corina Machado.
Google highlighted that the list is built from the terms with the greatest growth in searches during the year, which demonstrates how emerging figures like Altafulla managed to capture national attention above political leaders and historical figures. The result confirms the power of viral in building digital relevance in Colombia.
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