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XIII International Sacred Music Festival of Bogotá set to enchant with “La Consagración”

By Richard Emblin - August 29, 2024

The XIII International Sacred Music Festival of Bogotá kicks off on September 7, featuring over 750 artists from 14 countries in 40 events across the city. Highlights include Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 and performances by The King’s Singers (UK) and La Grande Chapelle (Spain).

Colombian Army confirms ELN behind oil pipeline attack in Arauca

By Richard Emblin - August 27, 2024

The Colombian Army confirmed that the ELN guerrilla perpetrated a major attack against the Caño Limon-Coveñas oil pipeline in Arauca, raising fears of escalating violence in the department and large urban centers, including Bogotá.

Harry and Meghan begin four-day tour of “extremely dangerous” Colombia

By Richard Emblin - August 14, 2024

Harry and Meghan are set for their four-day tour of Colombia to promote social justice, cultural heritage, and child welfare, following an invitation from Vice-President Francia Márquez.

Blinken welcomes Colombia’s role in facilitating dialogue with Venezuela’s Maduro

By Richard Emblin - August 13, 2024

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken praises Colombia’s efforts to mediate Venezuela’s political crisis, urging a unified regional response to pressure President Nicolás Maduro to accept his July 28 defeat at the polls.

Honda: At the timeless heart of Colombia’s Magdalena River

By Richard Emblin - August 2, 2024

Honda’s striking beauty and cultural richness offer a profound and immersive travel experience. So, when planning your next trip to Colombia, be sure to include this town on the Magdalena River in your itinerary, and be prepared to cross bridges.

Sardinata and the ancient burial ground of the Chitarero

By Richard Emblin - July 26, 2024

In Sardinata, Norte de Santander, local farmers have found archaeological artifacts of the Chitarero indigenous peoples, an extinct group that played a pivotal role in the early resistance against Spanish conquest.

Sardinata in the majestic Catatumbo embarks on post-conflict tourism

By Richard Emblin - July 21, 2024

Sardinata, a picturesque town in northeast Colombia, opens its doors to sustainable tourism, offering breathtaking natural beauty and rich cultural heritage at the gateway to the Catatumbo mountain range.

Hiking Boyacá’s majestic El Consuelo páramo

By Richard Emblin - June 24, 2024

The páramo of El Consuelo in the departments of Boyacá and Santander is a majestic high-altitude wetland that draws attention for its unique biodiversity and ancient frailejón plants. Local conservation efforts are underway to protect this vital ecosystem from climate change and human activity.

Tópaga: A coal mining town with a revolutionary history

By Richard Emblin - June 19, 2024

Discover Tópaga, a hidden gem in Colombia’s Boyacá department where rich history, stunning natural beauty, and unique cultural heritage await adventurous travelers.

Estoraques de Floresta: A natural wonder in the Boyacá highlands

By Richard Emblin - June 18, 2024

A stunning natural rift valley with towering limestone columns is one of many unique attractions for those visiting the department of Boyacá.

John Poulos sentenced to 42 years for murder of Bogotá DJ Valentina Trespalacios

By Richard Emblin - June 5, 2024

After a lengthy trial in Bogotá, American John Poulos has been sentenced to 42 years in a Colombian maximum security prison for the feminicide of his girlfriend DJ Valentina Trespalacios.

Travelers pass through Bogotá's El Dorado airport.

Colombians are emigrating in record numbers, some 1,200 every day

By Richard Emblin - June 4, 2024

The numbers of Colombians who are leaving the country to never return has reached historiic levels, with some 1,200 every day according to the country’s migration entity.

Colombian schoolchildren’s desperate prayers amid FARC attacks in Cauca

By Richard Emblin - May 29, 2024

Terrified children in Suárez, Cauca, cower under desks as FARC dissidents clash with the Colombian Army, revealing the harsh realities of ongoing violence in the southwest of the country. The plight of Cauca has been overshadowed by President Petro’s obsessive social media posts on Gaza.

Colombia's Gustavo Petro during the May Day rally in Bogotá's Plaza de Bolívar. Photo: Presidencia.

Petro unites five Ex-Colombian Presidents against his call for a Constituent Assembly

By Richard Emblin - May 28, 2024

Former Colombian Presidents unite in unanimous opposition against President Gustavo Petro’s call for a new Constituent Assembly to secure his reelection in 2026.

BFW celebrates 35 years of iconic elegance: Olga Piedrahita

By Richard Emblin - May 21, 2024

Renowned designer Olga Piedrahita celebrates 35 years at the helm of Colombia’s fashion industry, marking her legacy with elegance and innovation. The Medellín-born designer will receive a lifetime recognition at the inauguration of Bogotá Fashion Week.

Colombia’s Petro looks to validate reforms with May Day march

By Richard Emblin - April 30, 2024

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called on the indigenous Minga to mobilize for the May Day rally in Bogotá, aiming to counterbalance the huge anti-government protests on April 26.