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Pékerman’s odd decision costs Colombia group victory as it loses 3-2 to Costa Rica

By Jared Wade - June 12, 2016

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hat was José Pékerman thinking? After a thrilling game that featured two goals in the first seven minutes — and three more after that — the coach’s strange lineup decision is what resonates the most. Instead of starting his top talent, he opted to sit his best guys and put a team of young, inexperienced […]

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James Rodríguez overcomes injury to lead Colombia past Paraguay in Copa clash

By Jared Wade - June 8, 2016

Two decisive goals from team Colombia during the Paraguay match in the Copa America Centenario catapults the team to the Quarter Finals

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Colombia Defeats the United States 2-0 as James Rodríguez injures shoulder

By Jared Wade - June 4, 2016

Colombia beat the United States 2-0 last night in the opening match of the Copa America’s 100th anniversary competition. It was certainly not a masterful performance by Los Cafeteros. While the team did control the play overall, this wasn’t the same brand of exciting, creative, smile-inducing football that the team showed as it won its […]

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Colombia kicks off vs. the United States tonight in Copa America opening match

By Jared Wade - June 3, 2016

The Copa America tournament is always full of surprises, and Colombia must shine to show it has what it takes to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

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Alset Bolton teaches more than football to Bogotá youth

By Jared Wade - May 21, 2016

Alset Bolton football club helps young Colombians break into the tough world of competitive sports, but it also prepares them for life beyond the pitch.

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Author Juan Gabriel Vásquez discovers Colombia through his writing

By Jared Wade - April 27, 2016

Author Juan Gabriel Vásquez talks about Colombia, his muse, La Candelaria and writing as a way to discover his home country.

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Brits’ bike trips explore Colombia, lend helping hand

By Jared Wade - March 10, 2016

Steve and Anni Gregson bike across Colombia to check on charitable efforts at local hospitals and Rubina Soorty takes a pit stop in a round-the-world trip.

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Colombia eats its way out of a lionfish crisis

By Jared Wade - February 27, 2016

With invasive lionfish taking over Caribbean waters, the only realistic solution is a delicious one — eat them.

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Mitú and an Amazon adventure

By Jared Wade - February 19, 2016

In the heart of Colombia’s Vaupés department, Mitú strives to reach a balance between tradition and tourism.

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Rausch brothers see Bogotá as global foodie destination

By Jared Wade - January 5, 2016

Colombia’s Rausch brothers regularly top international culinary lists, but they think Bogotá’s gourmet gastronomy deserves more recognition.

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15 stories that defined Colombia in 2015

By Jared Wade - December 31, 2015

Peace breakthroughs, peso problems, sunken treasure, beauty queen drama, a Netflix show and more stories put Colombia in the spotlight this year.

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One tree at a time, Colombia research shifts climate focus

By Jared Wade - November 28, 2015

Scientist Henry Arellano thinks deforestation is driving climate change, and he’s measuring thousands of Colombian trees to prove it.

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Colombia announces passport changes post-Schengen

By Jared Wade - November 9, 2015

As mainland Europe opens up to Colombians post-Schengen, important changes to the passport are announced.

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El Niño could hit Colombia hard

By Jared Wade - October 9, 2015

El Niño has the potential to wreak havoc on everything from water to food to health to wallets.

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Craft brewers make Bogotá beer central

By Jared Wade - September 30, 2015

Three craft breweries are combining passion and business savvy to change how Colombians drink beer.

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Bringing home our Wild Magic

By Jared Wade - September 15, 2015

British filmmaker Mike Slee was handed a blank slate to capture Colombia’s rich biodiversity. Colombia Magia Salvaje is an epic undertaking of visual conservation for future generations.

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