Andrew Crawford is Associate Professor of Biology at Los Andes University. He spoke with The City Paper about the multiple threats facing Colombia’s “Kermits.”
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The decision by a special peace tribunal to release a former FARC commander accused of drug trafficking threatens to end the extradition agreement between Colombia and the U.S
Standard and Poor’s downgrades Avianca over debt and United loan
Colombia’s Avianca exposure to debt and concerns over its capacity to repay United for an alliance covenant has resulted in a credit downgrade by S&P.
El Piedra: Boxing, bling and Bazurto mark Martínez’s cinematic debut
The poignant feature El Piedra tells the story of a jaded boxer and a street kid in Cartagena with honesty and humanity.
Colombia on offensive against sex offenders with new database
The Colombian government has implemented a database for citizens to consult the names of sex offenders, and one to control tax evasion by foreigners.
Big Picture: The umbrellas of Calle Angosto in Cartagena
Photographer Louis Vest captured this image of umbrellas in the historic quarter of Getsemani, Cartagena, home to artists’ studios and art-nouveau boutique hotels.
The Dutchman who found his Gouda in the Colombian Andes
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FILBO 2019 ready to host Colombia as the guest nation
With Colombia chosen as Guest Nation for its bicentenary, the page-turning programme of FILBO 2019 includes a historical library and plenty of gastronomic fare.
Bogotá moves business with third edition of Fashion Week
Colombia’s fashion designers are entering new global markets with the success of the third edition of Bogota? Fashion Week.
Claudia Triana: “Colombia’s filmmakers are nation builders”
Colombia is open to international film production companies looking for a diversity in locations, professional crews believes ProImágenes’ Claudia Triana.
Capurganá: Tourism at the edge of the Darien Gap
A trip to Capurganá offers visitors a chance to enjoy the intense nature of the Darien Gap, while enjoying a Caribbean hideaway.
British Council turns 80 in Colombia and takes next step in education
The British Council’s presence in Colombia is the largest in the Americas and an achievement that took 80 years in the making. The focus is on the future.
Emerald Isle to land of emeralds: Ireland opens first Embassy in Colombia
From peacebuilding to helping creative industries grow, Ireland is consolidating its relationship with Colombia.
Remembering Gloria Zea: Colombia’s grand dame of culture (1935-2019)
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Crash of DC-3 in Colombia puts workhorse of the Amazon under scrutiny
The crash of a DC-3 in Colombia killing all 14 on board has put this aircraft under scrutiny by aviation authorities.
Canadians welcome to visit Colombia with “Reciprocity Fee” reversal
After four years of charging Canadians a “Reciprocity Fee” upon arrival in Colombia, the government of Iván Duque reversed the decision, starting May 1, 2019.