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De La Espriella keeps his promise and sends Colombia’s Vice-President Restrepo to UN

President Abelardo De La Espriella kept one of his most closely watched campaign promises on Thursday, remaining in Colombia to attend to the security situation in Santa Marta and Cali, rather than travelling to Manhattan…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF September 25, 2026

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What next for Santa Marta after De la Espriella militarized the coastal city?

An uneasy calm settled over Santa Marta on Wednesday, with the Caribbean-facing boardwalk of the city’s historic waterfront noticeably quieter than usual, its bustling street…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF September 23, 2026

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Wildfire reaches Iguaque sanctuary as more than 700 hectares of protected land burn

A wildfire that began on the hills above Colombia’s historic town of Villa de Leyva has spread into the Santuario de Fauna y Flora Iguaque,…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF September 22, 2026

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De La Espriella vows to get ‘Pinocho’ after death of paramilitary leader in Santa Marta

Santa Marta woke on Tuesday to deserted streets, closed businesses and suspended transport following the killing of a senior commander of the Autodefensas Conquistadoras de…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF September 22, 2026

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Raging wildfire threatens Villa de Leyva, authorities investigate suspected arson

A massive wildfire continued to burn on Monday above the historic Colombian town of Villa de Leyva, with strong winds hampering efforts to contain the…

RICHARD EMBLIN September 21, 2026

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Chocó is still moving more than a month after Colombia’s 7.4 earthquake

A seismic swarm around Sipí and Istmina in the middle San Juan region of Chocó continues to produce tremors across the department as President De…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF September 15, 2026

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De La Espriella launches all-out offensive against corruption and “white-collar criminals”

Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella launched a forceful attack on corruption during an televised address to the nation Sunday, targeting both those convicted of…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF September 14, 2026

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Colombia Moves to Revive Aerial Eradication of Coca Crops

Colombia is moving rapidly to revive aerial eradication of coca, but the chemical at the centre of its first proposed test will not be glyphosate,…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF September 10, 2026

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Rubio’s Whirlwind Visit Signals a New Era in U.S.-Colombia Relations

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s whirlwind visit to Colombia on Tuesday marked a decisive shift in relations between Washington and Bogotá, with President Abelardo…

RICHARD EMBLIN September 9, 2026

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Rubio Arrives in Colombia as Washington Seeks New Strategic Alliance

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to arrive in Barranquilla on Tuesday afternoon for a high-level meeting with Colombian President Abelardo De La…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF September 8, 2026

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Puracé keeps Colombia on alert after volcanic eruptions across the Pacific

Colombia’s Puracé volcano remains under an orange alert after another episode of seismic activity was recorded in the southwestern department of Cauca on Sunday night,…

THE CITY PAPER STAFF September 7, 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