After clinching victory in the first round, right-wing candidate Iván Duque will face a runoff June 17 against leftist Gustavo Petro.
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Colombia Elections 2018: President Santos, candidates vote in historic election
President Juan Manuel Santos cast his ballot early Sunday as millions of Colombians headed to voting stations stations in what is widely considered an election to decide the future of the peace process.
Colombia to join OECD, become “global partner” in NATO, announces Santos
President Santos confirmed that Colombia will become an OECD member state and “global partner” in Nato. Santos’ televised announcement comes as millions of Colombians vote Sunday in general elections.
Audiences across Colombia captivated by Fajardo’s one person debate
The presidential candidate of Compromiso Ciudadano, Sergio Fajardo, found himself in a one person debate with Colombian journalist Vicky Dávila. Audiences were captivated.
Editorial: Bogotá and the traffic light circus
The renovation of TransMilenio and expansion of the bus route along Carrera Séptima are mobility issues close to the lives of Bogotanos. But, when traffic lights go dark, mobility comes to a standstill.
Elections 2018: Colombia decides its future
Pollsters can get it wrong when it comes to predicting the outcome of elections. The City Paper present several scenarios before and after May 27.
Esteban Cortázar: The designer who made Colombia fashionable.
Esteban Corta?zar puts Colombia and its rich cultural diversity into his stunning fashion collections.
Bogotá and its Chefs: Ten years of cooking up a storm
As part of our 10-year anniversary we highlight the accomplishments of chefs who have stayed the course with exceptional cuisine.
Argentina guest nation as FILBO 31 prepares to open in Bogotá
The 31st edition of FILBO opens April 17 with a cast of authors, publishing houses and a Nobel Laureate. Argentina is guest nation.
Mompox: Colonial masterpiece at the heart of imagination
The colonial town of Mompox on the Magdalena River was at the epicenter of Simón Bolívar’s Independence campaign and a place where imagination runs wild.
The City Paper reaches 10 years as Colombia’s English newspaper
The City Paper has reached a milestone in publishing as Colombia’s longest-running free English newspaper. Together with our readers we celebrate this achievement.
Manuel Peña: A life of service and rescue of Colombians in need
As a founding member of Defensa Civil Colombiana, Manuel Peña has coordinated complex operations under tragic circumstances.
Casa E’s musical Aguanilé is tremendous fun and tour-de-force in salsa
The musical Aguanilé at Casa E in Bogotá tells the story of Cali in the early 1970s and has audiences on the edge of their seats ready to dance to the greatest hits of salsa.
Cooking Taichi: A restaurant where Chinese cuisine builds community
Striking a balance between authentic Chinese recipes and healthy dining is one of Cooking Taichi’s many charms.
Gallery: “Semana Santica” in Mompox
Before the start of Holy Week across Colombia, the colonial town on Mompox celebrates Semana Santico, a week-long religious festival in which children lead the processions.
Tencent’s Charles Chen: “Education must embrace technology”
As a pioneer of social media, Charles Chen Yidan is one of China’s most influential business leaders who is revolutionizing philanthropy for education.