Herbin Hoyos: Behind the ‘Voices’ of Hope
After 23 years of broadcasting to persons held captive, journalist Herbin Hoyos has no intention of ending his historic program, known globally as ‘Voices of…
Features
On the trail of Colombia’s “Jaguar Corridor”
The Serranía de San Lucas is a vital corridor for the jaguar's survival, but illegal gold mining and mercury contamination threatens this endangered species.
Lichens on frontline of air quality research in Colombia
Two Bogotá universities house rare lichen collections, and a symbiotic life form that is helping scientists measure air quality in Colombia's largest cities.
Healing Colombia’s war-ravaged landscapes
The post-conflict may bring peace to the countryside, but the scars of Colombia’s war-ravaged landscape could take much longer to heal.
La Guajira or bust: Adventures in Colombia’s northern outback
The ultimate escape is a trip to the northern most tip of Colombia, where it never rains, and getting lost in the desert is a…
San José: From Potosí to a shallow grave near Cartagena
Who gets to keep the treasure from the San Jose? galleon is a recurring debate that has continental twists and turns, as well as a…
Leyner Palacios: A leader of Colombian reconciliation recognized globally
Leyner Palacios has been nominated to one of the most prestigious humanitarian awards. The survivor of the 2002 Bojaya? massacre started a grass roots campaign…
Colombia’s Humboldt Institute releases Biodiversity Tarot for conservation awareness
The Humboldt Institute has released a beautifully illustrated tarot deck to draw attention to Colombia’s endangered biodiversity. It also reads the future.
Conservationists attempt to save Colombia’s magnolia tree from extinction
The Colombian genus of this revered tree is under threat from loggers in Antioquia, but one organization is trying to save the magnolia from extinction.
Marginal de la Selva: In search of Deforestation Road
The Marginal de la Selva is a mega road project to unite Venezuela with Ecuador. The environmental impact could be devastating to Colombia’s Amazonia.
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.
Valerie Meikle: The Lady of the Amazon
Valerie Meikle paddled 1,500 kms down the Putumayo. A story of endurance, personal loss and life in the Amazon rainforest is the subject of a…
Colombia’s “Witching Hour”
Demonized by the media, redeemed by justice, Colombia has its women of the “Witching Hour”
Demining in Colombia: Rats to the rescue
Heroic rats are sniffing out landmines as an initiative by Apopo, an NGO that recently registered in Colombia to help with landmine detection.
Profile: The caricaturist Vladdo and his muse ‘Aleida’
The caricaturist known as ‘Vladdo’ shapes public opinion on printed pages and his alter ego 'Aleida' reaches millions on a weekly basis.
International Day of Forests: The deforestation dilemma
Despite advanced monitoring systems and global initiatives and policies aimed at preserving the world’s rainforests, controversy remains over whether deforestation rates are, in fact, declining.