The recent gathering of CELAC heads of state in Buenos Aires revealed growing ideological rifts among Latin America’s leftist leaders. Colombia’s Petro challenged Peru’s human rights abuses.
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Guatemala rift with Colombia deepens over Velásquez investigation
A Special Prosecutor of Guatemala’s Public Ministry claims Colombia’s Defense Minister, Iván Velásquez, could face criminal prosecution in the Central American nation for his endorsement of bribes from Odebrecht.
Can the Latin American left learn a lesson from Brasilia?
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro was quick to condemn the violence that besieged the Brazilian capital. If only he has been as swift to condemn the violence that crippled his own country during the Paro Nacional.
Petro condemns “fascist coup” against Brazil’s Lula
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro joined a chorus of international outrage from across the political spectrum to the violence that beseiged Brasilia after pro-Bolsonaro supporters attacked Congress.
Colombia’s ELN refute Petro’s claim of ceasefire “agreement”
The ELN guerrilla has denied any “agreement” with the leftist government of Gustavo Petro on a ceasefire despite a recent announcement by the Colombian President.
Rasmus Munk takes culinary cues from Colombia’s Amazon
The two-Michelin-star chef Rasmus Munk of Copenhagen’s Alchemist spoke to The City Paper during a stop-over in Bogotá as he headed to the Colombian Amazon.
La Cocina de Pepina: A Cartagena classic opens Bogotá
The traditional flavors of the Colombian coast as represented by the kitchen of María Josefina Yancés and first venue outside Cartagena for La Cocina de Pepina.
The artisans are back in Bogotá with Expoartesanías 2022
Edition 32 of Colombia’s largest handicrafts fair Expoartesanías opens in Bogotá with more than 750 exhibitors representing the country’s 32 departments.
Death toll from Colombia landslide stands at 34 victims
Authorities have now confirmed that the landslide that buried an intermunicipal bus and several vehicles on Sunday has claimed the lives of 34 victims.
Bogotá puts cycling at heart of tourism promotion
Bogotá’s Tourism Institute wants to draw more international tourist to the city given its sustainable mobility, 590-km of bike paths and new portfolio of urban and rural routes.
Respiratory illnesses and COVID-19 cases rise across Colombia
Heavy rainfall and colder than usual temperatures across Colombia presents a worrisome public health situation ahead of December’s holiday season.
Petro’s 100 days marked by deaths of 58 social leaders
During Petro’s 100 days in office, 58 social leaders have been killed, and almost one-third of the total documented for 2022 by NGO Indepaz.
Colombia and ELN begin talks to reach “total peace”
The last remaining Marxist guerrilla in Colombia – ELN – and Colombian government formally resumed peace talks in Venezuela to end a six decades old conflict.
Giant sea elephant poached on Colombia’s Pacific coast
A giant sea elephant that traveled from the Antarctic waters to the Colombian Pacific, was poached by hunters and killed by firearms, confirmed authorities.
Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor rolls out stellar 2023 program
Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor has rolled-out its 2023 program with Spain extending its role as Guest Nation of Honor. Among the highlights is La Belle Époque, Renée Fleming and Ute Lemper.
WebCongress in Colombia: Interview with CEO Ouali Benmeziane
Ouali Benzemaine is the CEO of WebCongress, a global education platform that brings together experts from the technology sector, business leaders and entrepreneurs. Their 2022 Congress will be held in Bogotá.