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.
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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.
Colombian Elections 2018: Candidates reach for some sort of center
On Sunday June 17, many Colombians will abstain from casting their ballot in the runoff election between right-wing candidate Iván Duque and leftist Gustavo Petro.
Colombia’s leading daily El Tiempo endorses Duque as next President
Colombia’s national daily El Tiempo has endorsed Iván Duque in his presidential bid. The endorsement comes as the last poll gives the right-wing candidate a clear majority.
Guaviare’s Serranía La Lindosa receives protected status by ICANH
The Serrania de La Lindosa in Guaviare has been given protected status by ICANH to save its ancient rock face pictograms.
The Rolling Ruanas: A success story that rocks traditional carranga
From social media sensation to household name, the peculiar sound of Los Rolling Ruanas is conquering international audiences.
Duque secures first-round victory in Colombia elections, followed by leftist Petro
After clinching victory in the first round, right-wing candidate Iván Duque will face a runoff June 17 against leftist Gustavo Petro.
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.