Opinion

Guerrillas will go to prison

Opinion writer Richard McColl believes that despite the agreements worked out in Cuba, many of the FARC will face jail time.


Repression and the Rule of Law

Russia’s Justice Ministry wants to shut down Memorial, the country’s best-known human rights organization. Will Memorial become memory?

Tourism is key

Columnist Richard McColl argues that more is needed to boost Colombia's tourism infrastructure after decades of neglect.

The tourism tiara

Colombia must be careful not to get carried away by its international exposure. Unnecessary taxes could taint the tourism tiara.

A year of resolutions

What lies ahead for us this year? Predictions can be perilous, especially in a country which is charting out a new course.

Under December skies

The City Paper's end of year editorial. A strained social fabric and corruption are real obstacles to a a Colombia at peace in 2015.

President Uribe with his former Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos.

Disagree to agree?

Can President Santos reconcile his differences with Senator Uribe? or is there a conspiracy to keep these leaders divided?

mangoes and oranges in Paloquemado market.

Our food autonomy

Willing to pay a little extra to support local agriculture? Food autonomy is essential for the well-being of this nation.

A twilight sets over Bogotá's main downtown area.

A Bogotá ‘moment’

Editorial. In Bogotá, a daily chore can offer you endless possibilities on exploring parts of the city one would not normally visit.

Military operations in the Putumayo.

Colombian revisionism

A peace negotiation requires some ceding. Can the Colombian government and guerrillas exude some humility regarding 50 years of conflict?

Street art in the Colombian capital.

Ready for a challenge, Bogotá?

Colombia's first city is gearing up to host a global summit in 2016. Can Bogotá showcase a spirit of tolerance and innovation?

Central American immigrants head to the southern US.

Borders don’t define America

An influx of Central American children at the United States border re-opens the debate around U.S. immigration policies.


Social inclusion is as much an urban issue as one of the countryside.

Bogotá, of all or none?

Colombians must work to break a cycle of social exclusion. And an issue not just relegated to the countryside.

Women remain under represented as directors in the industry.

The invisible woman

Female movie stars take on prominent roles throughout Hollywood, but female directors continue to be underrepresented in the industry.