The FARC claim that patience for their unilateral ceasefire is running out and the Colombian Government is not willing to join them with a lasting truce.
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La Cesta: Your ‘local’ café
The froth on your mug is just the beginning at La Cesta: a very ‘local’ café which specializes in soups, salads and well-stacked sandwiches.
The ‘B-Side’ of gastronomy
Tomás Rueda puts karma in his kitchens as he leads a food conscious movement known as the ‘B-side’ of gastronomy.
A year of resolutions
What lies ahead for us this year? Predictions can be perilous, especially in a country which is charting out a new course.
Brandwayn: Learning ‘Globeish’
The founder of BSR Idiomas, Robert Brandwayn authored a book which aims to help Colombians better their business English through real life case studies.
Giraldo: Living among ruins
The director of Global Heritage Fund’s Colombia program is an archaeologist whose ongoing work in ‘Ciudad Perdida’ has contributed to our understanding of the Tairona.
Under December skies
The City Paper’s end of year editorial. A strained social fabric and corruption are real obstacles to a a Colombia at peace in 2015.
All about oil
?How vulnerable is Colombia to the current oil glut? This nation may have to find creative ways of balancing the budget in 2015.
The “velvet” crusade
Héctor Buitrago is lead guitarist and composer of a band which gave Bogotá its voice. For 20 years Aterciopelados have been on a musical crusade.
Primi: As its name suggests
From grilled fish to a tender osso bucco, Primi achieves many culinary firsts and makes the ‘Med’ fun again.
HRH Prince Charles visits Colombia’s majestic Chiribiquete
HRH Prince Charles visits Colombia’s majestic PNN Chiribiquete thanks to invitation by President Juan Manuel Santos.
Emmet Gowin and the “affectionate” lens in Bogotá
A poigant exhibition of Emmet Gowin’s portraits turns the lens on family and the love of his lifetime: Edith Morris.
Santa Marta gets Tairona Gold Museum
After a six year overhaul of a heritage house, the Central Bank relaunches Santa Marta’s Tairona Gold Museum.
Our food autonomy
Willing to pay a little extra to support local agriculture? Food autonomy is essential for the well-being of this nation.
A Bogotá burger-bar meets Xarcuteria
With its authentic pastrami Reuben, to cured meats and sausages, Xarcuteria is a revelation in fun and comfort dining.
A critical time for oil
A global oil glut is sending prices tumbling. As an oil producing nation, Colombia must drum up its cash reserves.