The Huisyzuca Eco-Park in Bogotá’s north encompasses 400 hectares of private and public lands offering visitors a unique experience to sustain a community-led initiative and reforestation program
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Colombia’s Gustavo Petro: Affront to Israel, embarrassment to the world
The disturbing rhetoric on social media of Colombia’s Gustavo Petro against Israel and his refusal to condemn the horrific attacks by Hamas has alarming implications for his country’s standing on the world stage and among close allies.
Colombia’s Petro won’t condemn Hamas attack on Israel
President Gustavo Petro’s lack of condemnation of the attack by Hamas against Israel is a national disgrace, and further proof that the Colombian Government is estranged from a united community of nations.
Nelson Freitas wins S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Award 2023
Portuguese chef Nelson Freitas captured the hearts of the Grand Jury, securing the prestigious S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy 2023 Award in Milan, Italy.
Colombia’s Petro and Army apologize for “false positives”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Colombian Army offer historic apology for “False Positives” killings and acknowledges state responsibility in murders of youngsters.
Caña Aguardientería: Savoring Colombia’s liquid legacy
Bogotá has a new speakeasy and bar dedicated to artisanal, vintage and ancestral liquors, many crafted from sugarcane and the rich tapestry of the county’s liquid heritage.
Bogotá in the eyes of Fernando Botero’s “Mona Lisa”
A giant canvas depicting some of Fernando Botero’s most famous works covers the façade of the Colombian Congress in Bogotá. The artist will receive the honor of a state funeral on Monday at the Primary Cathedral.
Fernando Botero returns to Colombia for final homecoming and tributes
In a poignant homecoming, the body of Fernando Botero returned to Colombia on Thursday and will lie in state at the Capitol until Sunday, September 24.
Front Line vandals and violent leftists target Bogotá ahead of mayoral elections
Political violence and attacks by First Line vandals raise concerns as the Bogotá mayoral elections approach. On saturday, the First Line attempted to torch a police command post.
John Poulos maintains “innocence” in murder case of Bogotá DJ
John Poulos maintains his “innocence” in the chilling murder case of 21-year-old DJ Valentina Trespalacios. Poulos was arrested on January 24 after fleeing the country to Panama.
With Kogi masks, Colombia wants more ancestral treasures to return home
With the return of the Kogi Kágaba masks, Colombia wants to reclaim more ancestral treasures from overseas museums. So far this year, an average of 50 objects are returning home every month.
Colombian General Montoya indicted by JEP for 130 “false positives”
Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) has indicted retired General Mario Montoya Uribe and eight soldiers for War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity related to the manipulation of casualty numbers.
“Violeta” could have taken our lives, now she’s a peace facilitator for ELN
At age 24 Violeta Arango was accused of masterminding the 2017 bombing of the Andino shopping mall in Bogotá. The bomb claimed the lives of three woman. The suspect was named a “peace manager” by President Petro.
Guardian of the quake: Kit Miyamoto’s quest for urban resilience
In the seismic shadow of history’s catastrophic tremors, Kit Miyamoto’s mission stands firm: fortifying cities worldwide against the impending earthquake era.
Does Colombia’s ELN pose a threat to democracy in Andean nations?
The assassination of Ecuador’s Fernando Villavicencio underscores a broader landscape of political turmoil, with assassination plots, affecting Venezuela, and Colombia.
Pensilvania, Caldas: Encounter with history and hospitality
In a remote corner of the department of Caldas lies Pensilvania, a small town with a big heart. Once the obligatory stop for muleteers, the town is now embracing bird watching and agricultural tourism.