Opinion


Opinion: Never compromise. Stay angry.

From the 'canción protesta' to his fear and loathing of vallenato, writer Richard McColl tries to keep his cool with Bogotá's music culture.

Bogotá: Urgent action required

As candidates for Mayor of Bogotá present their agendas, the capital is in dire need of leadership and unity to face difficult challenges.

Elections: A gentleman never talks

Opinion writer Richard McColl know his English Premiere League football and begins to match the team with the front running candidates.


Editorial: A love of life

To compete Colombia must develop its human resource base and break free from traditional economic thinking on trade and mining.

A photo “moment”

Despite negativism surrounding the current state of the peace talks with FARC, progress is being made on the lamdmine front.


Borrowed Money

What can one expect in a state where political governance shows a heavy short-term bias that favours quick results?


Edition 84: Another milestone

While President Santos will have to put a possible peace to voters, Colombians seem more concerned about taxes and an uncertain economic future.


Far from ‘Business as usual’

Arbitrary increases in property taxation in many parts of Colombia could have severe implications for those who try and preserve heritage homes.


Far from “picture perfect”

While the Government and FARC compile two years of conversations, the conflict with the smaller ELN has intensified.

Worry about privacy, less about surveillance

U.S Intelligence may overstate its capability to predict terrorist events, but citizens should not be concerned about the government's interest in their private affairs, claims…