The Colombian filmmaker will join the jury of the Official Selection during the 46th edition of one of the world’s most demanding and prestigious film festivals.
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French president François Hollande visits FARC demobilization camp
The state visit by France’s François Hollande reaffirms the peace accord reached in Colombia with FARC ahead of visit Tuesday to a guerrilla demobilization zone.
France’s Hollande begins two-day official state visit to Colombia
After 28 years, a French head of state arrives in the Colombian capital to strengthen bilateral ties and mark the beginning of Colombia-France Year.
What does Donald Trump think about drugs?
Will a Trump presidency continue with the reformist policies of Obama in the war on drugs or will there be a return to the belligerence of the past with Latin America.
Colombia: Fifty shades of parrot green
Colombia is parrot paradise, but many are hard to spot because their green matches their leafy homes. Ongoing threats to their habitats is endangering this rather feisty species.
Paipa: Hot springs for cold summer nights
Often overshadowed by the serene and colonial Villa de Leyva, Paipa is a nearby destination known for its hot healing springs and cold highland lake.
Totó La Momposina: Colombia’s Queen of Cumbia
For more than a half century, Totó La Momposina has captivated global audiences The Queen of Cumbia has no plans to stop signing or dancing.
Prestigious Rogelio Salmona prize heads to Cuenca, Ecuador
The prestigious Salmona architecture prize has been awarded to Boris Albornoz and his renovation of the neo-Republican market in Cuenca, Ecuador.
A chance travel connection leads to a love of Colombia
A New England family’s chance encounter with Colombians in Puerto Rico led them to explore the South American nation — and they loved what they saw.
In defense of Netflix’s ‘Narcos’ and its depiction of Colombia
Few television shows have generated as much controversy in Colombia as the Netflix series “Narcos,” which has found tremendous success abroad and detractors at home.
In peace vote, Colombia split between rural victims and urban centers
In Colombia’s peace vote on Sunday, the country was divided between rural victims and urban residents, leading the country to reject accords with the FARC by a small margin.
The slow death of the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta
The Cienaga Grande has been under threat since industrial agriculture arrived on the coastal lowlands. Today, the situation is even more critical given mega infrastructure.
Colombian artists unite to break silence of human trafficking
Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches a campaign against the scourge of human trafficking.
Colombia’s organic products set sail without a carbon footprint
Traditionally crafted products from Colombia, as well as organic coffee are making their way to the world’s market with wind power and emissions free mode transportation.
Your “must do” Colombia moments
Our photo gallery of the top 10 views one should try to see when visiting Colombia.
Colombia approves first medicinal cannabis license
Colombia’s Ministry of Health granted a Canadian pharmaceutical company the first license to grow marijuana for medicinal purposes.