Colombia’s southwestern city of Cali is at the epicenter of the much of the violence caused by Paro Nacional. In Bogotá, peaceful protests and road blockades continue.
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Colombia protests marred by violence and 490 COVID-19 deaths
Colombia’s southwestern city Cali is under military curfew after extensive rioting with Paro Nacional. Bogotá protests overshadowed by random acts of vandalism.
Heavy rains in Colombia highest on record for March
March has recorded the highest rainfall on record for Colombia with mudslides affecting the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.
Grupo Niche wins first Grammy during 40-year musical career
The legendary salsa ensemble Grupo Niche clinched their first Grammy for an album that tributes their late founder Jairo Varela and 40 years as a group.
Colombia’s best kept regional food secrets
The first edition of Bogotá Madrid Fusion showcased some of the best restaurants in Colombia. Sustainability and tradition served on a plate.
Biodiversity and conservation the focus of Colombia BirdFair 2019
Excursions to tropical habitats along Colombia’s Pacific coast are just some activities for birders attending ColombiaBirdFair 2019 in Cali this week.
Germany’s Lufthansa to increase seat capacity on Colombia route
German flagship Lufthansa will increase its seat capacity to Colombia with an A340-600 aircraft weeks before Avianca launches its new direct service to Munich.
Step into Cali with our insider’s guide
Cali is synonymous with salsa, champu?s and an afternoon Pacific breeze that bathes the capital of Valle del Cauca like clockwork. Although time is always measured in steps.
A band called Grupo Niche that forever changed salsa
Their rich and brassy sound change salsa and the identity of Cali as a Colombian musical capital. As Grupo Niche reaches middle age, their legacy remains unchallenged.
Salsa Kings Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz bid Bogotá farewell
With their legendary careers, salsa duet Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz bid farewell to Bogotá this month with a concert at the Teatro Jorge Eliécer Gaitán
An unexpected trip to Cerro Tokio
Once the scene of a fierce battle, Cerro Tokio (Tokio Hill) is now part of the tourist circuit in Valle del Cauca.
César Acevedo and his film “Land and Shade”
From Cali to Cannes, director César Acevedo made movie history with his debut feature, ‘Land and Shade’ and a poignant tale of a Colombian reality, which goes up in flames.
Petronio: Pacific vibes
The Petronio Alvarez festival kicks off in Cali with more than 100 bands and a celebration of Afro-Colombian heritage.
The “El Dorado” football legacy
With the 2015 Copa America over, writer Stephen Tew reflects on the “golden age” of Colombian football.
Salsa nights at El Titicó
?If you appreciate “salsa brava” and the authentic atmosphere of a Cali style ‘gril’ then hit the dancefloor at El Titicó.
Cali: City of atonements
?For many, Cali is synonymous with salsa. Garreth Parks explores a city with a more genteel feel.