Thousands marched Wednesday in Bogotá in the second general strike of the Paro Nacional. The protests have crippled the city’s public transport system.
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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.
Defense Minister Botero resigns over attack that killed 8 youngsters.
Defense Minister, Guillermo Botero, handed-in his resignation after a motion of censure by Congress regarding an attack against FARC dissidents that killed 8 youngsters.
Independents define Colombia elections, traditional parties lose electorate
With much of the spotlight focused on the election results in Bogotá, independent candidates have redrawn Colombia’s political map. The big losers are traditional parties.
2019 Macondo Awards names Best Picture finalists
The marijuana wars of La Guajira, hip-hop culture of the Colombian Pacific and Special Period of Castro Cuba’s are themes leading in the Best Picture category of 2019 Macondo Awards.
A Chinese-Canadian consortium wins contract to build Bogotá’s Metro
Ending years of uncertainty, a Chinese-Canadian consortium has won the contract to build Bogotá’s electric metro in the next seven years.
Envionmentalist Martin von Hildebrand and The Path of the Anaconda
As Colombia’s most influential environmentalist, Marti?n von Hildebrand is working to secure a massive biological corridor to guarantee the survival of the Amazon.
Editorial: Colombia is a nation on the move
The improved security situation across Colombia is presenting many with the option of living in smaller cities, and that offer good quality of life and new-found business opportunities.