Berny Silberwasser runs the city’s most successful pub chain and introduces Colombians to true artisanal beer culture.
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Karent Hinestroza: My name is ‘Chocó’
With two major releases, Afro-Colombian actress Karent Hinestroza is one of the nation’s fastest rising young stars.
Interview: Hans Blumental on Colombia’s land distribution
Hans Blumenthal, creator of the National Peace Prize has embarked on a new mission to empower farmers.
Not so ‘Claro’
Customer service in Colombia can be frustrating, particularly when dealing with phone and cable companies.
A ‘Crazy Wind’ sweeps Santa Marta
As the founder of ‘Brisa Loca’ in Santa Marta, Ryan Dore chose the old city to offer travelers a more vibrant experience.
Islands caught in the storm
An ICJ decision handed to Nicaragua much of Colombia’s maritime territory, leaving the nation with limited options moving forward.
New Dorado
The recently renovated El Dorado international terminal sets a new ‘gold standard’ in airport design and technology.
“Buddies” gone global
Companies increasingly mentor young people to become their own entrepreneurs. Colombia is catching on to this idea.
Surviving ‘Pablo’
Enrique Parejo endured the slaughter of colleagues during the M-19 attack on the Palace of Justice and survived an assassination attempt by Pablo Escobar.
This moment in time
The FARC peace talks offer tentative hope for moving towards a negotiated end to Colombia’s longstanding armed conflict, but how successful will they be?
Child labour in Colombia reveals sad truths
High numbers of Colombian children continue to work informally, despite efforts to improve the situation.
Bogotá: A city where our fountains run dry
Many of Bogotá’s old fountains are being destroyed as the city expands and patrimony is discarded.
Angelika Helberger: A pioneer of aviation in Colombia
Angelika Helberger left post-war Germany for Colombia where she became the first female commercial pilot in the Americas.
Bogotá Mayor Petro faces dilemma of the Séptima
Gustavo Petro’s first year as Mayor of Bogotá focused on the city’s transportation grid, including plans for an underground metro.
Medellín’s revives its industrial center Ciudad del Río
An aggressive urban renewal in Medellín is transforming a derelict district into a lively creative hub for art and gastronomy.