Colombian President Iván Duque responded to fears that ex-FARC commanders have relaunched the guerrilla, stating the nation faces “threats from narcoterrorists.”
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Colombia’s senior FARC dissidents announce their “return to arms”
In a potentially devastating blow to the 2016 Colombian peace accords, former FARC commanders have announced their “return to arms” and alliance with the ELN guerrilla.
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Café San Alberto: A taste of luxury harvested at the heart of Quindío
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Editorial: Colombia is a nation on the move
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Arrival of GTA flight simulator opens up Colombian skies for future aviators
The most advanced A320 flight simulator recently arrived in Bogotá to train commercial airline pilots across the region.
Colombia’s bicentenary: Is it 1819 all over again?
The new exhibition at the National Museum, 1819: A significant year looks at the independence struggle from the vantage of 10 social groups who defined the course of history.
Chef Alejandro Cuéllar and the edible world
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Egan Bernal wins 2019 Tour de France: “Colombia deserves it”
Crowned winner of the 2019 Tour de France, Colombia’s Egan Bernal thanks his country for having delivered cycling history.
El Enano: Where Dwarf and Fairy work spirit magic
If Hefner, Sinatra and Martin met up for drinks, El Enano would be the venue, and ranked among the 10 best bars in the world.
Why a long-term vision for Bogotá is crucial in the 2019 mayoral race
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Colombia’s Bicentenary: The landmarks of the Liberator
As the country celebrates 200 years of Independence, The City Paper follows the trail of the Liberator from Tame in Arauca, through Casanare, and into the mountains of Boyaca?.
Colombia’s Sebastián Pinzón named regional finalist of S.P Young Chef contest
Sebastián Pinzón, chef of Celele, has reached the regional finals of San Pellegrino’s prestigious gastronomy award.