FARC commanders prepare for first post-conflict Congress
More than 200 FARC members are preparing their first post-conflcit congress in La Macarena.
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Is Colombia’s peace vote a “bark and no bite” endgame?
The Final Accord has the capacity to catapult this nation to a peaceful future with FARC or plunge back to violence of the past. Millions…
Colombia’s De La Calle: “The war is over”
The bilateral ceasefire with goes officially goes into effect and Colombia's chief negotiator announces "end of war."
Bogotá launches crime-reporting mobile app and website
Citizens can use the government website or a smartphone app to log complaints.
Chocó strikes to force government action on healthcare, infrastructure
Citizens in Chocó began a strike today to protest widespread neglect of the department.
How high the cost of peace for Colombia?
Despite international pledges to help fund its many post-conflict programs, Colombia’s new economic reality means that paying for peace will not be easy.
Bogotá plans to build a world-class sporting and concert venue
"Bogotá will have world-class site dedicated to sports and all kinds of shows," says Mayor Peñalosa.
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Colombians can now skip lines at U.S. airports with Global Entry
Colombians can now save travel time by applying for pre-approved security clearance at U.S. airports.
Agreement reached with Colombia’s truckers to end bitter 45-day strike
After 45 days, the Colombian government reached a deal with the country's transporters to guarantee the flow of food and goods, as well as modernize…
Zika bites Colombian tourism
The threats from Zika are undeniably scary, but ignorance to the actual risks is scaring some into steering clear of Colombia.
Colombian government and FARC embark on pilot coca substitution plan
In the township of Briceño, Antioquia, the Colombian government and FARC launched the voluntary coca substitution program as part of the Havana peace accords.
Santos: “This is the peace of everyone” after ceasefire with FARC sealed
The agreements reached between the Colombian government and FARC ends all hostilities and paves the way for their political future with guarantees and protection from…
Colombia: The first day after the Last Day of the War
The "horrible night has ended" after Colombia was defeated in the semi-finals of Copa America. Today, a new era dawns on Colombia and all eyes…
The official communique from Havana on ceasefire agreement
On June 22, the Colombian Government announced an historic bilateral ceasefire with FARC. Here the official communique from Havana.
It’s Over! Colombia’s bloody war with FARC officially ends in Havana
One of the longest-running and most bloody conflicts in the world ends Thursday with the official bilateral ceasefire between Colombia and FARC guerrilla.