The movement of Venezuelan refugees across Colombia is straining the country’s welfare system at a time in which the government of Iván Duque must implement tough economic measures.
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UNESCO’s Tim Curtis: Colombia’s Intangible Culture “not just rural”
The head of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage spoke to The City Paper about Colombia’s participation in the Representative List.
President Duque calls on anti-corruption organizers to discuss reforms
After Sunday’s historic anti-corruption vote, President Iván Duque has summoned the organizers of Sunday’s historic anti-corruption vote to study anti-corruption measures.
Doris Salcedo turns FARC weapons into counter-monument to Colombia’s peace
Celebrated artist Doris Salcedo inaugurates a “counter-monument” to peace.
Bogotá gets e-Bike sharing venture with backing from electric utility CODENSA
Bogotanos will now be able to pedal to work with ease with the launch of the city’s first e-Bike sharing venture.
Editorial: Inaugurations and a dateline “Colombia”
President Iván Duque’s inauguration was covered by 600 international journalists who braved wind and rain to deliver the news. But, it wasn’t always easy to get a story from Colombia out there.
President Iván Duque delivers emotive inaugural address
President Iván Duque’s inaugural address laid down his policy agenda for the next four years and marked a new style of leadership for Colombia.
President Santos to receive Tipperary International Peace Award
The government of Ireland had announced that President Santos has been awarded the Tipperary International Peace Award for his commitment to peace in Colombia.
Andrés Delgado: A “cachaco” in Colombia’s Alta Guajira
As the founder of Kaishi Travel, Andrés Delgado is relentless in his quest for sustainability and helping communities improve their tourism standards.
Supreme Court opens criminal investigation against Uribe Vélez
Colombia’s highest court has opened a criminal case against ex-president Alvaro Uribe after a former paramilitary claims he was bribed to change testimony.
OAK Ahumados: Smoked by “The Beast” in Quinta Camacho
A new restaurant in Bogotá’s Quinta Camacho pays tribute to the art of smoking meat. Behind a meeting of two culinary worlds is “The Beast” fired by certified woods.
Editorial: Showing our true colors
On the eve of the final match of FIFA World Cup Russia, Colombia may have been ousted too early, but the tournament gave us great moments and plenty of social media vitriol.
Drones: Colombia’s new air warriors join fight in eradicating coca
Colombia has a new warrior in the fight to eradicate coca: Drones. Environmentalists claim glyphosate will inflict damage to crops. The aerial fumigation debate returns.
Chiribiquete grows to size of Switzerland with UNESCO World Heritage List
After the announcement by UNESCO of Chiribiquete’s World Heritage status, the Colombian government expanded the size of the park to a total of 4 million hectares.
Consuegra: Preserving the future of Colombia’s food heritage
Cristina Consuegra is a food anthropologist who has safeguarded ancestral recipes for future generations to enjoy and research.
Colombian markets, industry and tourism respond to Duque’s election
Colombia’s tourism and industrial associations have welcomed the election of Iván Duque, claiming his presidency will incentivize growth and investment.