The traditional midwives – parteras – of Colombia’s Pacific have been included in the patrimony list of the nation.
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Colombia heads to the polls in historic peace vote
On Sunday, Colombians will vote “yes” or “no” on a historic peace agreement between the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Colombia hours from historic peace signing with FARC
On Monday, Colombia’s and FARC sign the Final Accord during a ceremony in Cartagena, ending 50-years of war.
World leaders arrive in Cartagena ahead of Monday’s historic peace signing
World leaders have begun arriving in Cartagena ahead of the historic peace signing Monday with FARC.
Capturing a moment in Carmen de Viboral
An actor poses for filmmakers in this featured photo taken in the small Antioquian town of Carmen de Viboral.
Crime numbers down in Bogotá reveals study
A study released by the subsecretary of Security reveals that muggings and armed robberies are down during the first 8 months of mayor Peñalosa’s term.
Cine Francés en Colombia launches in Bogotá
The 15th edition of Festival de Cine Francés launches in Bogotá and showcases until the end of October the best of French moviemaking, especially those by women directors.
Grand peace concert in Bogotá’s historic Plaza de Bolívar
The Ministry of Culture and Teatro Colón have teamed up to present a free concert Wednesday in the historic Plaza de Bolívar to celebrate this historic moment for the country.
Beethoven’s Fidelio marks Opera of Colombia’s 40th anniversary
The Ópera de Colombia celebrates its 40th anniversary with Beethoven’s only opera “Fidelio.”
Last light of the Tatacoa Desert
If you have been following the Big Picture during our last 99 issues you might get the impression that our very talented contributing photographers spend a lot of time on water. And they do, from capturing a night ride on the Atrato River to crashing waves on the beaches of Nuquí. Then, sand baggers on […]
Peñalosa’s “Operation Saturday” clears Bogotá streets
The mayoral campaign “Operation Saturday” has sent thousands of vehicles to the city pound in response to illegal street-side parking.
Roldán: Art on a razor’s edge
Crossing physical and artistic frontiers, a retrospective on Luis Rolda?n opens at the Art Museum of the Banco de la República.
Big Picture: The long journey home
A BIG PICTURE from central Colombia and the department of Tolima, by photographer Carlos Pineda.
Colombian artists unite to break silence of human trafficking
Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches a campaign against the scourge of human trafficking.
Dublin’s Irelandia Aviation takes majority control of VivaColombia
The Dublin-based Irelandia Aviation buys majority stake in Colombia’s low cost carrier, VivaColombia.
Chef Barrientos launches signature El Cielo by Matiz coffee
Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos of El Cielo hosts cocktail to celebrate the launch of the signature coffee El Cielo by Matiz