Colombia’s ambitious plan for transitional justice in the post-conflict era seeks to close a painful chapter in the nation’s history.
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Artesanías de Colombia holds annual craft sale
Artesanías de Colombia is hosting an annual craft sale with items from 2015 sold at price until they run out.
Rush hour along the Chiva trail
Colombia’s colorful Chivas provide a traditional and unique form of transportation, particularly in the country’s central Andes region.
Bogotá’s Teatro Colón launches two versions of Macbeth
Teatro Colón presents two unique interpretations of Macbeth — the Shakespeare play and the opera by Giuseppe Verdi.
Colombia’s “Peace at last?” : Issues facing the post-conflict
Despite delays at the peace talks table in Havana, the post-conflict will present many challenges for Colombians, unless future economic issues are addressed.
Gabriel García Márquez and his “forgotten” Macondo
On the second anniversary of the passing of Gabriel García Márquez, a Colombian writer returns to his native land to break the spell of “solitude.”
The Rolling Stones tour Bogotá’s La Candelaria historic district
Photos by Luis Carlos Fernández and Gonzalo Correal The Rolling Stones toured Colombia’s capital city on Tuesday in advance of their historic first concert in the country. Staying at JW Marriott hotel, band members Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood enjoyed lunch at chef Paco Ronceros’s vanguard Spanish restaurant, V.O Originale before heading south to the city’s […]
Explosion impacts military, civilian vehicles near Bogotá
A small explosion impacted a Navy bus and school transportation Monday morning just outside of Bogotá injuring at least five.
Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía brings greatest hits to Bogotá
Spain’s Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía arrives in Bogotá with their show Imágenes, which celebrates 20 years of innovative dance and music.
Leap year brings special birthday for 25,264 Colombians
More than 25,000 Colombians celebrate birthdays only once every four years, making 2016 a particularly special one.
Oscar or no, Embrace of the Serpent already a winner for Colombia
Colombia’s Embrace of the Serpent competes Sunday at the 88th Academy Awards as the first nominated film from the country.
Las Lajas and the bridge of faith
The Las Lajas cathedral in Ipiales is one of Colombia’s most iconic landmarks, and has been named one of the world’s most beautiful churches.
Colombia’s vulnerable Andean bears in spotlight for Conservation Day
Sunday marks International Day for Bear Conservation, and Colombia is celebrating by raising awareness of the plight of the rare Andean bear.
Congress prepares for the post-conflict
Colombian Congress held special sessions Tuesday to start work on legal reforms that would allow eventual disarmament of the FARC guerrilla group.
900,000 condoms keep a lid on Zika at Carnaval de Barranquilla
Colombian health officials handed out at least 900,000 condoms at Barranquilla’s Carnaval to help prevent pregnancies during a Zika outbreak.
Colombian high court rules against mining in fragile ‘páramos’
A court ruling Monday protects Colombia’s high mountain moorland or páramos from mining and mineral exploration.