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Victims of Colombia's conflict with the FARC arrive in Cartagena. (Photo courtesy Presidencia de la Republica)

Victims of Colombia’s conflict arrive in Cartagena for ceremony

Alejandra Dueñas -
Representatives of victims groups from across Colombia arrive in Cartagena to attend the peace signing ceremony withe FARC.
President Juan Manuel Santos walks the streets of Cartagena. (Photo courtesy Presidencia de la Republica)

Gallery: Colombia government, FARC to sign peace agreement

Colombia hours from historic peace signing with FARC

World leaders arrive in Cartagena ahead of Monday’s historic peace signing

Former AUC commanders ask Colombians to support peace process

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Culture

Richter’s “Viejo que Habla” heads to the port of Buenaventura

Alejandra Dueñas -
A mural by artist Leopold Richter will adorn the new cultural center of the Banco de la República in Buenaventura.
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Business

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Living

Colombia’s panela artisans make life that much sweeter

Ann Bush -
In many regions of Colombia, the process of panela-making has remained unchanged since the days of the Spanish conquest.

Cine Francés en Colombia launches in Bogotá

The City Paper Staff -
The 15th edition of Festival de Cine Francés launches in Bogotá and showcases until the end of October the best of French moviemaking, especially those by women directors.

Grand peace concert in Bogotá’s historic Plaza de Bolívar

The City Paper Staff -
The Ministry of Culture and Teatro Colón have teamed up to present a free concert Wednesday in the historic Plaza de Bolívar to celebrate this historic moment for the country.

Pasos de Héroe: Uplifting film tribute to child landmine victims

Andy East -
Colombian film director Henry Rincón's debut feature "Pasos de Héroe" takes on the poignant theme of children landmine victims.

Community

Opinion

Editorial: Take it as a “yes”

Richard Emblin -
In an emotionally-charged campaign before the October 2 plebiscite, Colombians will have their say and the world will listen.

Obama: Mission accomplished?

The Mark News -
President Obama's days in The White House are numbered, but history still has to judge his stance and legacy on counterterrorism.

Maritime mayhem: The scourge of piracy

The Mark News -
Marine kidnapping for ransom will continue to plague the waters off West Africa until local governments commit to ending corruption.
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