President Iván Duque’s inaugural address laid down his policy agenda for the next four years and marked a new style of leadership for Colombia.
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Scinax Caprarius: Goat sounding frog discovered in Colombia
The Humboldt Institute has announced that a peculiar frog has been discovered in the humid forests of the Magdalena River valley: the goat sounding Scinax Caprarius.
Botero’s Bird of Peace flies from Presidential Palace to National Museum
Fernando Botero’s “Bird of Peace” has a new home in the National Museum of Colombia. The work was donated by the Colombian artist to show solidarity with the peace process.
Consuegra: Preserving the future of Colombia’s food heritage
Cristina Consuegra is a food anthropologist who has safeguarded ancestral recipes for future generations to enjoy and research.
Colombia classifies for knockout round in World Cup after 1-0 win over Senegal
A goal by defender Yerry Mina in the second half of the final match in Group H has secured Colombia’s place in the knockout round of the Russia World Cup.
Five Balkan nations eliminate short-stay visas for Colombians
Five Balkan nations have announced the elimination of visa requirements for Colombians visiting their countries as “short stay” tourists.
Spain to work with Colombia in recovery of San José galleon
Colombia and Spain have reached an agreement to work together in the recovery of the legendary San José galleon.
Iván Duque sweeps to victory in Colombia’s runoff presidential election
The candidate of Centro Democrático Iván Duque has won the runoff election in Colombia, beating leftist candidate and former mayor of Bogotá Gustavo Petro.
Colombia decides between right and left in historic runoff election
In an historic runoff election Sunday, June 17, more than 36 million Colombians will decide on the future of their country’s economic model and peace process with FARC.
The City Paper receives Colombia’s highest award in Communications
Colombia’s English newspaper, The City Paper, was awarded Wednesday by the Colombian Government the Manuel Murillo Toro medal for Communications Merit and a decade of publishing.
Colombian flag to light Empire State Building during 2018 FIFA World Cup
The colors of Colombia’s flag will light one of the world’s most famous landmarks, Empire State Building, during the matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Colombian Elections 2018: Candidates reach for some sort of center
On Sunday June 17, many Colombians will abstain from casting their ballot in the runoff election between right-wing candidate Iván Duque and leftist Gustavo Petro.
Colombia: FARC’s “Timochenko” votes for first time calling process “emotional”
FARC’s political leader, Rodrigo Londoño has cast his first ballot in a presidential election, calling on Colombians to “journey the path of peace.” The former guerrilla commander felt gratified with electoral process.
Saddling up for Colombia’s majestic Chicamocha Canyon
The Chicamocha Canyon is an endurance test for cyclists. But, the reward is in the breathtaking scenery of Santander.
Chef Daniel Morgan finds Colombia a “magical place” for culinary inspiration
Voted Best British Chef in Paris 2016, Daniel Morgan visited Colombia to find inspiration for his next great culinary adventures.
Big Picture: A mountain at the heart of art
The majestic stratosphere volcano, Nevado del Tolima, was the source of inspiration for an art exhibition in 1859 called Heart of the Andes by Frederic Edwin Church.