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A year of resolutions

By Richard Emblin -

What lies ahead for us this year? Predictions can be perilous, especially in a country which is charting out a new course.

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Giraldo: Living among ruins

By Richard Emblin -

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.

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Under December skies

By Richard Emblin -

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.

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All about oil

By Richard Emblin -

?How vulnerable is Colombia to the current oil glut? This nation may have to find creative ways of balancing the budget in 2015.

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The “velvet” crusade

By Richard Emblin -

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.

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Our food autonomy

By Richard Emblin -

Willing to pay a little extra to support local agriculture? Food autonomy is essential for the well-being of this nation.

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“Timochenko” in Cuba

By Richard Emblin -

As reports surfaced that FARC’s most senior commander alias ‘Timochenko’ had traveled to Cuba, the U.S reaffirmed Colombia’s key status as a global ally.

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