Colombia celebrates the Afro-Colombian community throughout the month of May, but challenges remain for the country’s black population.
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Six suspects accused of killing protected jaguar in Colombia
Colombian authorities are searching for suspects in the apparent hunting of a protected jaguar, which have been threatened by habitat loss.
Animated film Las Aventuras de Nuku brings Colombia to Cannes
Colombian animated film Las Aventuras de Nuku, which tells the story of a young Kogui boy, screened Wednesday at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
Colombia’s next front: Organized armed groups
Colombia announced a new strategy last month to fight organized armed groups like Clan Úsuga, Los Pelusos and Los Puntilleros with military force.
Colombia debates process to ‘armor-plate’ FARC peace accord
A process to shield a peace deal with the FARC in Colombia’s constitution has sparked controversy among those who consider the move undemocratic.
Minors to leave FARC ranks as part of Colombia peace process
FARC and Colombian government representatives announced an agreement to discharge from FARC ranks all minors under 15.
The upstream battle for a cleaner Río Bogotá
The Río Bogotá still serves as a sewer for millions of Colombians, despite decades of efforts to clean up it waters.
Seven new ministers take office in Colombia
In April, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced seven new ministers for the post conflict era. Those ministers took office this month.
Colombia tries tax break to lure foreign tourists
A new tax benefit hopes to boost tourism in Colombia, but the burden is on tourists to take advantage of it.
Peace talks press on with FARC finances in the crosshairs
Officials reassured Colombians this week that any FARC funds seized by the government would be used for victims and reparations.
Luxury taxis gear up to compete with Uber in Colombia
New regulations released by the Ministry of Transportation could change the way taxi companies operate, but may not affect Uber.
Colombian officials on alert over reports of illicit frog trade
Colombian whistleblowers say foreigners are paying rural villagers to collect poison arrow frogs for illegal trade in exotic animal markets.
New law bags some single-use plastic bags in Colombia
Colombia banned small single-use plastic bags on Thursday, and an education campaign hopes to change the way people use bags.
ELN, Santos: Ecuador to host peace talks despite quake
President Santos and ELN officials confirmed Sunday that Ecuador will remain the site for peace talks despite a devastating April 16 earthquake.
More than just Spanish, Colombia speaks dozens of languages
While Colombia commemorates Día del Idioma, more than 65 native and creole languages are still spoken in parts of the country.
1,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots to connect Colombia by 2018
Colombia plans to launch 1,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots in public places around the county to help get more people online.