The Puente de Boyacá joins the alumbrados across the nation with a festive display of lights marking the country’s bicentenary of independence.
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Colombia’s traditional trades included in UNESCO’s safeguarding register
The Colombian methodology of apprentice-teacher learning and work schools for peacebuilding has been included in UNESCO’s Register of Good Safeguarding Practices.
Brushes with history: Colombia’s Museo Nacional presents the Independence painters
The National Museum of Colombia is hosting its last exhibition of the country’s bicentenary with works by Independence painters Figueroa, Gil de Castro, and Espinosa.
Tragedy among Colombia’s Nasa: A photo essay by Malcolm Linton
In southwest Colombia, illegal armed groups have killed community leaders of the Nasa indigenous community as they seize control of lucrative drug routes.
Expoartesanías 2019: From Royal bazaar to your favorite bandeja
Colombia’s largest arts and crafts fair Expoartesanías offers visitors a unique chance to buy gifts with a seal of origin. From December 4 to 17.
Clemencia Echeverri and projected realities in Liminal
Two decades of artistic creation by Clemencia Echeverri is the subject of a retrospective at the Banco de la Repu?blica’s Museum Miguel Urruti?a (MAMU).
With marches in Bogotá against Duque, a policeman clings to his life.
Thousands marched Wednesday in Bogotá in the second general strike of the Paro Nacional. The protests have crippled the city’s public transport system.
Scientists identify hundreds of species in Colombia’s Chiribiquete Park
A scientific expedition carried out in the river basins of Puerto Abeja, Mesay and Cun?are has revealed more than 300 species inside this protected parkland.
Colombia deports 59 Venezuelans for acts of vandalism during Bogotá protests
Migración Colombia expelled 59 Venezuelans on Monday for committing acts of violence and vandalism in Bogotá.
Will 21N mark Colombia’s entrance to social protest in Latin America?
Thursday’s nationwide protest is being heralded by left-wing politicians as Colombia’s entry into the social protest that has gripped many Latin American nations. For those who oppose, the future of democracy is at stake.
Colombia enacts tough security measures for Thursday’s nationwide strike
The Colombian Government will guarantee the right of citizens to protest peacefully during Thursday’s national strike while, at the same time, enforcing security to combat violence and vandalism.
British goverment releases Colombia guide with safety tips for travelers
The UK Government has launched a local manual so that Britons can travel safely in Colombia.
Alejandro Cuéllar, Colombia’s “Wes Anderson of Gastronomy” dies in Malaysia
Chef Alejandro Cuéllar was Colombia’s rising star of gastronomy and represented the country’s rich culinary traditions around the world.
Colombia abstains vote at UN General Assembly on end to Cuba embargo
Colombia broke with historical protocol by abstaining to vote on a UN resolution in support of ending the U.S embargo against Cuba.
Big Picture: Rolling to the rhythm of Cartagena
Cartagena, like many other Colombian cities, moves to its own rhythm with rickety carts serving as their informal food stalls or for moving heavy materials.
With Orange Economy, artists serve food for thought…and Art
Two Bogotá artists are challenging the notion of the Orange Economy by serving food for thought in their installations….oranges included.