Scottish Dance Theatre delivers its double bill Ritualia/TuTuMucky at Teatro Mayor

The Dundee-based Scottish Dance Theatre is making its Colombia debut with a double bill inspired in classical ballet and contemporary musical genres.

Top Five camping spots in Colombia

Camping is a cost-efficient way of exploring a country and Colombia has plenty of spectacular sites for an activity that is growing in popularity.

Editorial: The scourge of vandalism and incivility take hold of Bogotá

The recent attacks against brand new TransMilenio buses and destruction of historic landmarks during a farmers protest show how vulnerable Bogotá is to vandalism.

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See-through frog discovery underscores Colombia’s biodiversity treasure trove

John Lundin -
The four indigenous groups of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta are helping to protect the Ikagoi ispacue frog, discovered by chance by biologist José Luis Pérez-González.

Colombia extends suspension of partnership to salvage San José galleon

The UK Foreign Office updates its Colombia Travel Advisory

Bogotá’s mayoral race gains momentum ahead of October 27 election

Colombia’s Congress passes law for complete ban on asbestos

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Culture

Benjamin Grosvenor delivers poignant performace at Teatro Mayor

Taylor Lennox -
The celebrated British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor was the guest for a one-night recital at Teatro Mayor as part of the UK Guest Nation of Honor program.
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Tierra de/por medio: Art, installation and territory at MAMU

Taylor Lennox -
The exhibition Tierra de/por medio at the Banco de la República's MAMU looks at colonial exploitation and rural inequality by five Colombian artists.
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Medellín hosts MDE design fair with plenty of urban, creative vibe

Richard Emblin -
The capital of Antioquia, Medellín, recently hosted the MDE design fair and showcase of sustainable innovative projects.

Philip Goldberg nomination for U.S Ambassador to Colombia to be ratified by Congress

The City Paper Staff -
As an experienced career diplomat and former Ambassador to Bolivia and Philippines, Philip Goldberg is expected to replace Kevin Whitaker as next Ambassador to Colombia.

Fossil found in central Boyacá reveals mysteries of crab evolution

Taylor Lennox -
A fossil unearthed in central Boyacá by Yale paleontologist Javier Luque has confirmed the existence of a bizarre platypus of the crab water world.

Amalgama: Galán’s showcase of the Latin American female art market

Charlotte Harrison -
Fresh from the success of her premiere exhibition Amalgama this month, Daniela Galán talks about her new organization tackling gender inequality in the Latin American Art Market.

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Opinion

Lifting of Canadian entry fee to attract more tourism revenue for Colombia

Richard Emblin -
As of May 1, Canadians no longer have to pay upon arrival in Colombia. The decision to lift the tourism fee will attract more visitors and boost commercial ties between both countries.

Editorial: From a border to broader chaos

Richard Emblin -
Colombia's Iván Duque has waged foreign policy capital on regime change in Venezuela. But, the arrival of Russian military experts to back Maduro will extend the migrant crisis and geopolitical stalemate.

A letter to Roger Waters from this side of the Moon

Richard Emblin -
Roger Waters' tirade against the Venezuela Live Aid concert organized by Richard Branson seems incongruous with the lyrics of this humanist, poet, rock star.
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