Opinion: The decline and decline of Los Mártires
Ineffective regulations and lack of political will all contribute to the preservation of urban poverty and decay in Bogotá.
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Editorial: Our ‘Spiral of Silence’
It couldn't get any stranger than 2016, a year in which "change" swept across the world and Colombia with its peace came out relatively unscathed.
Opinion: A change in rhythm to life in Colombia
Columnist Richard McColl reflects on how, after a 10-year sojourn in Colombia, the time has arrived to "change rhythm."
A new peace accord for Colombia with its November rain
With a new peace accord reached in Havana with FARC, Colombians now brace for a wet winter.
In defense of Netflix’s ‘Narcos’ and its depiction of Colombia
Few television shows have generated as much controversy in Colombia as the Netflix series "Narcos," which has found tremendous success abroad and detractors at home.
Understanding Colombia’s peace with a carrot and a stick
A new round of talks have begun in Havana to find a negotiated end to the Colombia conflict. But recent history has shown us that…
Central America’s gang menace is triggering a humanitarian disaster
Gang-related violence in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras is driving tens of thousands of people, including unaccompanied children, on perilous journeys to the U.S. border,…
A Colombian journalist recounts why she marched for peace
Thousands have marched this week across Colombia to pressure the government and opposition to accept the final peace accord with FARC. Here a perspective from…
As ceasefire deadline nears Colombians march to mend shattered peace
Thousands of Colombians are marching in support of the the peace accord with FARC as a deadline to end the bilateral ceasefire nears.
Editorial: Take it as a “yes”
In an emotionally-charged campaign before the October 2 plebiscite, Colombians will have their say and the world will listen.
Obama: Mission accomplished?
President Obama's days in The White House are numbered, but history still has to judge his stance and legacy on counterterrorism.
Maritime mayhem: The scourge of piracy
Marine kidnapping for ransom will continue to plague the waters off West Africa until local governments commit to ending corruption.
Levelling the odds with spokes in Bogotá
Writer Richard McColl offers a tarmac-level perspective of getting around Bogotá on two wheels and the many pitfalls out there for cyclists.
On left and right of the political spectrum, populists are revolting
People ought not to be shocked by the ascendency of the likes of Donald Trump. Around the world, politicians are tapping a groundswell of cynicism…
Plebiscites: The UK and Colombia conundrum
The decision by UK voters to leave the EU was based more on a rhetoric of fear than facts. As Colombians face their own plebiscite…
Editorial: The two Colombias
Even though the proposed date of July 20 is approaching for the final signing of the peace agreement with FARC, the bilateral ceasefire last month…