Colombia

Why Does the Earth Keep Shaking in Chaparral, Tolima?

An unusual seismic swarm in the central lowlands of Colombia has produced more than 1,400 recorded earthquakes since September. A magnitude 5.6 tremor on Tuesday morning, felt as far away as Bogotá, has renewed questions…

RICHARD EMBLIN November 3, 2026

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Colombia’s ‘Miracle’ Chick Offers Hope for a Bird on the Brink

In a country where the morning chorus can include more bird species than anywhere else on Earth, the arrival of one tiny chick carries an…

RICHARD EMBLIN September 3, 2026

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Colombia Quake Toll Rises to 181 as Rescue Crews Search for Survivors Under Rubble

The death toll from Colombia’s powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake rose to 181 on Tuesday, with over 1300 injured and estimated  200 missing as rescue crews continued…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF August 11, 2026

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Colombia Marks First Holiday Dedicated to Nation’s Patroness, the Virgin of Chiquinquirá

On Monday, Colombians will celebrate a new national holiday for the first time in the country’s history, honoring Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá,…

RICHARD EMBLIN July 11, 2026

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From Prose to Fabric: WHITMAN and the Art of Slow Made Fashion

In a city where fashion retail can often feel hurried, transactional and beholden to the churn of seasonal algorithms, WHITMAN builds its universe around a…

RICHARD EMBLIN June 2, 2026

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Right-wing De La Espriella in Face-Off Election Against Marxist Iván Cepeda

Right-wing presidential candidate Abelardo “El Tigre” de la Espriella emerged as the frontrunner in Colombia’s presidential election on Sunday, setting up a high-stakes runoff against…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF May 31, 2026

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Voting Begins in Colombia’s Closely Watched Presidential Race

Much of Colombia woke up to temperate weather and clear skies over the capital, Bogotá. As lines began to form outside polling stations when they…

RICHARD EMBLIN May 31, 2026

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From Bogotá to Barcelona: Why Summer Travel to Europe May Get Complicated

For thousands of Colombians planning their long-awaited European summer escape, the season of sun-drenched piazzas, Mediterranean beaches and packed airport terminals may come with unexpected…

TIMOTHY LANGHAM May 7, 2026

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Christmas in Colombia: Nine Nights of Novenas, a Thousand Lights

Christmas in Colombia does not arrive quietly. It announces itself early, with the scent of cinnamon and panela simmering in kitchens, the crackle of fireworks…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF December 16, 2025

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Puracé Volcano in Southwest Colombia Shows Increased Seismic Activity

The Puracé volcano in southwest Colombia has registered a noticeable uptick in seismic and gas-emission activity over the last 24-hours, prompting authorities to maintain heightened…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF November 25, 2025

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Lines on Stone: The Millennial Rock Art of the La Lindosa Range

At the eastern fringes of the Andes, where the Orinoco River Basin unfurls in an ondulating canvas of green, punctuated by majestic rivers and sandstone…

RICHARD EMBLIN November 20, 2025

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Armero: A Journalist Remembers the Night the Earth Turned to Mud

On the night of November 12, 1985, at exactly 10 p.m., the landline rang. “Get ready – the radio car is coming for you,” warned…

HERMOGENES ARDILA DURAN November 12, 2025