Mayor Peñalosa is advancing with mega public works projects, including the Transmicable, despite facing a recall of his four-year mandate.
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‘Shakespeare in Love’ adapted to Colombian stage by novelist Vásquez
The love story of Will Shakespeare and Viola de Lesseps debuts this month at the Colón Theatre and adaptation by novelist Juan Gabriel Vásquez of Stoppard’s play.
Bogotá hosts Eighth Edition of BAM Audiovisual Market
Bogotá Audiovisual Market (BAM) hosts France this year as the guest nation. Events include screenings, lectures with BamTalks, workshops and business opportunities for industry professionals.
Big Picture from Colombia: A meeting of mules in Tolima
Photographer Mike Evans has released a book of stunning images taken during seven years in Colombia. We share a Big Picture taken in Murillo, Tolima.
Review: Colón’s Otello brings surreal elegance to a world-class performance
Directed by Willy Decker, the Colón’s production of Otello delivers a surreal production of Verdi’s masterpiece and under the baton of Hilary Griffith.
Colombia’s peso slides against US dollar as global oil prices tumble
As prices for Brent crude dropped to US$45 per barrel, the Colombian peso broke through the 3,000 benchmark, and highest in 7-months.
Video Journal from a FARC demobilization camp
Dutch photojournalist Niels Van Iperen on assignment for The City Paper sends this report from the FARC’s demobilization camp in Icononzo, Tolima.
Scopolamine attacks on the rise in Bogotá claim law enforcement
An alarming number of cases involving the illegal drug “burundanga” has city authorities on alert and citizens are advised to take extra precautions when out on the town.
Obelisk to Colombia’s Independence commemorates ‘El Bronx’ infamy
Reed’s 19th century obelisk in honor of the Independence Martyrs was inaugurated on the first anniversary of the ‘El Bronx’ intervention.
Big Picture: United by Mochilas and a Sacred Mountain
In this image captured by Fransisco Duque, two members of the Arhuaco community enjoy a silent moment of ‘mambeo’ in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Millions to march across Colombia in general strike Tuesday
Millions are expected to participate in the general strike planned Tuesday June 6, across Colombia.
Colombian government and FARC agree on extending demobilization deadline
In order to guarantee that the terms of the peace accord with FARC are met, the Colombian government extends demobilization deadline to August 1st.
Red alerts issued for 28 of Colombia’s 32 departments after torrential rains
After a week of heavy rains across Colombia, the national weather agency has issued red alerts for 28 of the country’s 32 departments.
Colombia’s CEOs follow global trend in optimism, claims PwC survey
According to the latest survey conducted by PwC, CEOs are optimistic about the global economy, despite protectionism and fears over data security and ethics.
Taxi drivers across Colombia go on strike over digital apps and unfair conditions
Thousands of taxi drivers across Colombia have gone on strike Wednesday to protest over the government’s inaction over UBER and other unregulated digital apps.
Juan Valdez launches premium coffee to honor Colombian ‘Heroes’
With the launch of the limited edition Latidos de Corazón coffee, the National Federation of Coffee Growers tributes Colombia’s armed forces.