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Cali Salsa declared Intangible Cultural Patrimony of Colombia.

By The City Paper Staff - July 26, 2022

The fast steps, gyrating hips and sultry moves of Cali’s legendary dance – salsa caleña – has been recognized by Colombia’s Ministry of Culture as Intangible Cultural Patrimony of the Nation; and important step toward the eventual listing of the dance, with all its cultural manifestations, on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Hertiage (ICH). “For […]

Colombia’s beach escapes and popular destinations

By The City Paper Staff - July 19, 2022

With thousands of miles of coastline, Colombia boasts some of the world’s most beautiful and pristine beaches.

World Forum of Art, Culture, Creativity and Technology comes to Medellín

By The City Paper Staff - July 8, 2022

If you’re a creative or start-up, then the Great World Forum of Art, Culture, Creativity and Technology is tailored for your entrepreneurial needs.

Snow falls on Colombia’s high-altitude Sumapaz

By The City Paper Staff - June 25, 2022

Colombia’s high-altitude wetland Sumapaz got its first snowfall in more than 60 years, turning this mountainous region into a winter wonderland.

Colombia begins a peaceful transition of power

By The City Paper Staff - June 24, 2022

After four years in opposition, President-elect Gustavo Petro met his political adversary President Duque to start the country’s peaceful transition of power.

LACMA hosts The Portable Universe of Colombia’s indigenous cultures

By The City Paper Staff - June 8, 2022

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art LACMA is hosting a groundbreaking exhibition of works showcasing the diversity and materiality of ancient Colombian cultures.

FARC dissident “Gentil Duarte” killed in Venezuela

By The City Paper Staff - May 25, 2022

One of Colombia’s “most wanted” criminals, alias “Gentil Duarte”, and founding member of the Second Marquetalia, was killed during raid in Venezuela.

Unlawful entries to U.S from Colombia surge in recent months

By The City Paper Staff - May 19, 2022

Colombians are joining the growing ranks of illegal immigrants from other nations attempting to the enter the U.S by the crossing the southern border.

Leonor Espinosa named World’s Best Female Chef 2022

By The City Paper Staff - May 17, 2022

One of Colombia’s most celebrated culinary figures and owner of Leo restaurant in Bogotá, Leonor Espinosa, achieved the prestigious title voted on by experts as World’s Best Female Chef 2022.

Indigenous occupation of Bogotá’s National Park ends

By The City Paper Staff - May 9, 2022

Eight months after 1,200 members of Colombia’s indigenous peoples occupied Bogotá’s National Park, the district began relocating the settlers to temporary shelters.

Colombia presents road map to build offshore wind farms

By The City Paper Staff - May 4, 2022

Colombia presented a definitive version of the nation’s offshore wind road map, and first to be developed in South America. The country has the potential to generate 9 GW by 2050.

Colombia’s MinCultura launches online course in Orange Economy

By The City Paper Staff - May 3, 2022

The Ministry of Culture has launched a free online course in Orange Economy for industry professionals, and available also in English for international participants.

U.S student Giulianelli voluntarily leaves Colombia after detention

By The City Paper Staff - May 2, 2022

Political science student María Elizabeth Giulanelli voluntarily left Colombia after the Attorney General’s Office dropped charges she attacked anti-riot police during the April 28 protests.

Colombia heads to Seoul as Guest Nation at Book Fair

By The City Paper Staff - April 27, 2022

Korea has reciprocated the invitation as Guest Nation at Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) by hosting Colombia with its own pavilion in Seoul as part of its international book fair.

“Passengers are requested to mind the mule upon arrival…”

By The City Paper Staff - April 26, 2022

For many living in some of Colombia’s remote regions, including Los Llanos Orientales, the DC-3 continues to be their dream liner.

Severe weather in Colombia causes floods and landslides

By The City Paper Staff - April 25, 2022

Severe weather across Colombia has caused the country’s largest waterways, Magdalena and Cauca, to break their banks, resulting in widespread flooding.