The traditional midwives – parteras – of Colombia’s Pacific have been included in the patrimony list of the nation.
The Colombian Navy went on a mission last week to protect baby sea turtles as they migrate to the sea after born on a beach in the Chocó department.
A mural by artist Leopold Richter will adorn the new cultural center of the Banco de la República in Buenaventura.
Citizens in Chocó began a strike today to protest widespread neglect of the department.
The Alto Baudo? in the heart of the Choco?may be inhospitable to reach, but is steeped in rich inter-oceanic history.
One organization is working to bridge the gap between those who can afford to produce music and those who can only dream it.
The Colombian government has established a working group to present the sacred chants of the Pacific as intangible patrimony of humanity.
Community radio plays an important role in broadcasting news in remote regions of Colombia, but also plays its part in peace building.
The recently-released album by Colombia’s favorite hip-hop trio ChocQuibTown sings the praises of Condoto.
In Riosucio, Chocó—a remote town along the Atrato River—residents rely on the river as a crucial lifeline. Nestled near Los Katíos National Park, Riosucio, with a population of 10,000, has limited road infrastructure, once counting on just one red jeep for local transport. The Atrato River, stretching over 500 kilometers, connects Colombia’s Pacific lowlands with its Caribbean coast.
As we delve into a new year, Anna Vogt reflects on a year working with the displaced and vulnerable communities in the Chocó.
The FARC’s maximum commander “Timochenko” releases a statement in which he outlines the rebel’s position on the Havana peace talks.
A feature film produced by Spike Lee follows the dangerous mission of two men from Buenaventura.
To enjoy the earthly paradise of Capurganá and Sapzurro you must be prepared to take the paths less traveled.
Churches in North America are partnering with Colombian communities to spread a message of conflict resolution.
A former prison colony in Colombia’s Pacific waters is now a nature reserve for deep water scuba diving.