Alejandro Cuéllar, Colombia’s “Wes Anderson of Gastronomy” dies in Malaysia
Chef Alejandro Cuéllar was Colombia's rising star of gastronomy and represented the country's rich culinary traditions around the world.
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Colombia’s 2020 shark fishing quotas spark outrage with conservationists
Environmentalists in Colombia are angered over the government's 2020 shark fishing quotas.
Colombia abstains vote at UN General Assembly on end to Cuba embargo
Colombia broke with historical protocol by abstaining to vote on a UN resolution in support of ending the U.S embargo against Cuba.
Defense Minister Botero resigns over attack that killed 8 youngsters.
Defense Minister, Guillermo Botero, handed-in his resignation after a motion of censure by Congress regarding an attack against FARC dissidents that killed 8 youngsters.
Independents define Colombia elections, traditional parties lose electorate
With much of the spotlight focused on the election results in Bogotá, independent candidates have redrawn Colombia's political map. The big losers are traditional parties.
Claudia López elected Mayor of Bogotá and first woman to govern capital
The Green Alliance coalition candidate Claudía López has won the Bogotá mayoral race with 35% of the vote and the first woman to occupy the…
Galleon San José’s treasure will not finance salvage, claims VP Ramírez
In an important announcement regarding the future of the San José galleon, Colombia's vice-President Marta Lucía Ramírez said that the treasure will not pay for…
Bogotá braces for more student marches, authorities warn against violence
More student protests in Bogotá are planned for October, including one October 10. Authorities advise student organization to maintain the peace after recent outbreaks of…
Bogotá’s art festival Barcú “takes back the streets of La Candelaria”
For its sixth edition, the popular La Candelaria cultural festival Barcú puts Glastonbury on the stage and hosts a DJ duel in a Silent Disco.
Colombia’s ex-FARC combatants become tour guides in post-conflict
The international recognition of "Remando por la Paz" on the rafting circuit gives ex-FARC combatants employment opportunities in sports and eco-tourism.
Popayán’s Gastronomic Congress whets appetites with Vietnamese cuisine
Popaya?n's Gastronomic Congress offers a chance to taste fantastic regional specialties and delve into Cauca's vibrant food culture. This year marked edition 17.
Duque: “We are not facing birth of a new guerrilla, but gang of narcoterrorists.”
Colombian President Iván Duque responded to fears that ex-FARC commanders have relaunched the guerrilla, stating the nation faces "threats from narcoterrorists."
FARC’s “Timochenko” calls on Colombians to rally behind presidency of Iván Duque
FARC's former top commander Rodrigo Londoño calls on Colombians to rally behind President Iván Duque after the declaration of a "call to arms" by former…
Colombia’s senior FARC dissidents announce their “return to arms”
In a potentially devastating blow to the 2016 Colombian peace accords, former FARC commanders have announced their "return to arms" and alliance with the ELN…
Colombia to get Pre-clearance within a year, confirms U.S Ambassador Whitaker
Before handing over his post as U.S Ambassador to Colombia, Kevin Whitaker confirmed that all travelers heading stateside will have U.S immigration pre-clearance at Bogotá's…
Egan Bernal wins 2019 Tour de France: “Colombia deserves it”
Crowned winner of the 2019 Tour de France, Colombia's Egan Bernal thanks his country for having delivered cycling history.