Opinion: Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez is dead
After fighting cancer for more than a year and a half, Venezuela’s President Hugo Chávez died today at age 58.
Opinion
A chef’s quest
Chef Tomás Rueda explains his food philosophy and the importance of using responsibly produced ingredients.
Finding follow-through
The first months of the year can be tough on motivation, but finding inspiration to carry on makes all the difference.
The words we write
As we approach five years in print and three months online, The City Paper reaffirms its commitment to incredible coverage.
A coffee crisis
Asian upstarts and a revaluation of the peso continue to plague Colombia’s coffee sector, causing unrest with farmers.
They’re coming for your vote
Colombia's next election cycle starts now, as political rivalries heat up and campaigns gear up for 2014.
Decidophobia
Even simple decisions can be tough if approached the wrong way. Here are some tips for making better choices.
The art of happiness
Research suggests that 33 years old is the happiest age, but true happiness is a choice achievable at any age.
Bubble to burst?
Bogotá is becoming one of the world's more expensive cities, surpassing Toronto, Buenos Aires and Dubai, among others.
It is Columbia or Colombia? We know where we stand on this debate
Colombia (with an 'o' right?) often suffers from spelling confusion. The City Paper sets the record straight.
Return to the mercado
Shopping for produce is too often a branded, plastic-wrapped experience, but hope remains in traditional markets.
The edge of Monserrate
A busy metropolis of 8 million, Bogotá can overwhelm the visitor, but for those who give it a chance, the city is magical.
This ‘postcard’ nation
Colombia always leaves an impression on a traveler, a souvenir more memorable, for better or for worse, than a postcard.
2013: Looking ahead
The New Year brings challenges and opportunities for Colombia in 2013. How well will the nation rise to the occasion?
Book of the year
On average, Colombians read almost one book a year, despite Bogotá's reputation as a literary capital.
Controlling chaos
Holidays can be hectic, but controlling stress can be as simple as taking a few minutes out of the day to focus on you.