While President Santos will have to put a possible peace to voters, Colombians seem more concerned about taxes and an uncertain economic future.
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Capturing the “perfect soldier”
Photojournalist Giovanni Diffidenti has dedicated two decades to capturing the victims of landmines; the “perfect soldier.” The Government and FARC will embark soon on an ambitious project to identify where mines have been planted across Colombia.
Opinion: Shape-shifting UFO spotted over Bogotá
On Sunday, April 12th a strange, erratic and “shape-shifting” object was spotted in the sky over Colombia’s capital.
Mordida: A ‘bite’ which delights
Showcasing Asian precision with comfort dishes, Mordida is quickly earning a reputation as one of the best bites in Bogotá.
The Wayúu’s thirst for survival
Wayúu leader Javier Rojas explains how corruption and open-pit mining exacerbate a critical water shortage in Colombia’s La Guajira department.
The peso’s tumble and fall
The devaluation of the peso is making Colombians nervous as to the purchasing power of their incomes. if oil is the culprit, how high can the peso now go?
Putting out a bureaucratic fire
Canadian firefighters have been trying to donate a fire truck to Barichara, facing in their good intentions, mountains of bureaucracy.
Lost hummingbird found
A spectacular hummingbird species feared extinct for 69 years has been rediscovered in Colombia.
Far from “picture perfect”
While the Government and FARC compile two years of conversations, the conflict with the smaller ELN has intensified.
Bogotá’s ‘G Zone’ under threat
Residents of the city’s G Zone have taken to the streets to voice their anger over a planned “Intervention” by the Chapinero Mayor.
Havana’s litmus test for peace
In an historic initiative from Havana, both FARC and Government commit to begin clearing Colombia of landmines.
Guide to guidebooks galore
A flurry of guides on Bogotá and Colombia have recently been released. Here is a review of what to expect in these publications.
The tourism tiara
Colombia must be careful not to get carried away by its international exposure. Unnecessary taxes could taint the tourism tiara.
Bogotá: No Car Day
Millions of Bogotanos are using bikes and congested public transport during the first No Car Day of 2015. Motorbikes are restricted.
The FARC’s S.O.S
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.
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.