Valle del Cauca aims to lead a post-conflict Colombia
Valle del Cauca stands to become an economic powerhouse as Colombia moves into a post-conflict era.
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Luxury taxis gear up to compete with Uber in Colombia
New regulations released by the Ministry of Transportation could change the way taxi companies operate, but may not affect Uber.
New law bags some single-use plastic bags in Colombia
Colombia banned small single-use plastic bags on Thursday, and an education campaign hopes to change the way people use bags.
Colombia’s animal rights laws leave human victims muzzled
After a dog attack, one victim struggles with a bureaucratic nightmare exacerbated by Colombia's new animal rights laws.
ELN, Santos: Ecuador to host peace talks despite quake
President Santos and ELN officials confirmed Sunday that Ecuador will remain the site for peace talks despite a devastating April 16 earthquake.
More than just Spanish, Colombia speaks dozens of languages
While Colombia commemorates Día del Idioma, more than 65 native and creole languages are still spoken in parts of the country.
Santos to appoint new cabinet for post-conflict Colombia
Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos will appoint all-new cabinet members as he prepares to push a post-conflict agenda.
After Ecuador quake, Colombia continues search, rescue efforts
Colombian officials are working to locate and repatriate nationals along with assisting those in need following Ecuador's major quake last weekend.
Colombian authorities revoke oil rights near Caño Cristales river
Colombia's National Authority of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) revoked a license to drill exploratory oil wells in an environmentally sensitive area this week.
Closing the 20th century on Colombia through transitional justice
Colombia's ambitious plan for transitional justice in the post-conflict era seeks to close a painful chapter in the nation's history.
Zika numbers down in Colombia, but infectiousness concerns
Though cases are lower than originally predicted, a new study in Colombia shows Zika's infectiousness is worryingly high.
1,000 pound leatherback sea turtle nests in Santa Marta
A nearly 6-foot long, 1,000 pound sea turtle crawled on to a Santa Marta beach early Monday morning to lay its eggs.
Colombia’s connection to the Panama Papers
More than a dozen prominent Colombians have been named in the Panama Papers leak for using "offshore" tax havens.
Colombia says ‘I do’ to gay marriage
In the latest victory for Colombia's LGBT couples, the nation's Constitutional Court opened the door to gay marriage on Thursday.
New species of dung beetle discovered in Colombia’s páramos
Scybalocanthon magnus, a new beetle species was recently discovered in Colombia's high Andes moorlands.
ELN guerrilla group, Colombia government begin peace talks
The National Liberation Army (ELN), Colombia's second-largest guerrilla group, and Colombian government announced peace talks Wednesday from Venezuela.