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Colombian Cedula de Extranjeria

Where’s my cédula?

Confusion regarding Colombia's new cédula de extranjeria has led to a host of problems for foreign residents.

View from an Airplane over Colombian rolling hills

Into friendly skies

Colombia’s airlines have a lot to be proud of this year, having helped boost tourism, the nation’s third largest industry.

Coal mining in La Guajira

Coal blackout

Disputes and sanctions in Colombia's coal sector threaten to temporarily shut down a crucial industry.

Carnaval de Barranquilla by Chris Kewish

A Carnival for the ages

Celebrating 200 years of history, this year's Carnival in Barranquilla promises a spectacle of culture, music and tradition.

Soldiers in Colombia

After the truce

After a two-month unilateral ceasefire ended, challenges remain in peace talks with the FARC guerrillas.

Canada’s dangerous policy

Canada recently encouraged the sale of assault weapons in Colombia, potentially fueling its longstanding civil conflict. Op Ed.

Hugo Chavez by Walter Vargas

Venezuela without Chávez?

With Hugo Chávez suffering complications from cancer treatments, many speculate what his death might mean for Venezuela.

Acueducto Bogotá

The mayor and the mess

Mayor Petro's garbage plan is working better, but many are still upset by the transition from private to public management.

San Andres

Islands caught in the storm

An ICJ decision handed to Nicaragua much of Colombia's maritime territory, leaving the nation with limited options moving forward.

Obama in Cartagena

Obama and Colombia build close ties

Obama's reelection shows the growing influence of Latino voters but seems unlikely to change the nation's relationship with Colombia.