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Santos to appoint new cabinet for post-conflict Colombia
Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos will appoint all-new cabinet members as he prepares to push a post-conflict agenda.
Would a Trump presidency sharpen U.S. talons abroad?
Dr. Larry Goodson looks at American foreign policy under a Donald Trump presidency and sees an unrecognizable approach.
Closing the 20th century on Colombia through transitional justice
Colombia’s ambitious plan for transitional justice in the post-conflict era seeks to close a painful chapter in the nation’s history.
Gabriel García Márquez and his “forgotten” Macondo
On the second anniversary of the passing of Gabriel García Márquez, a Colombian writer returns to his native land to break the spell of “solitude.”
Colombia braces for strike, Uribe’s march against peace
Colombians are preparing for protests and strikes leading up to an expected peace deal between the government and the FARC guerrilla.
Colombia: Notes from the happiest country on Earth
Colombians say they’re happier than anyone else — and by a pretty wide margin — so what’s the secret to their success?
Oscar or no, Embrace of the Serpent already a winner for Colombia
Colombia’s Embrace of the Serpent competes Sunday at the 88th Academy Awards as the first nominated film from the country.
Colombian high court rules against mining in fragile ‘páramos’
A court ruling Monday protects Colombia’s high mountain moorland or páramos from mining and mineral exploration.
Santos: Colombia peace accord ‘the best ever negotiated’
Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos announces from Havana, Cuba, the final stretch for peace talks with the FARC guerrilla.
The invaluable history of the San José Galleon
The San José, a Spanish galleon rumored to contain as much as US$17 billion in treasure, has been found in deep Colombian waters.
Colombia stands against violence, but women still at risk
On a day for speaking out against violence toward women, significant threats still remain for Colombia’s female population.
Climate change turns up the heat in Colombia
The heat in Colombia’s Caribbean region is far more than just uncomfortable right now. It’s dangerous. And climate change could make it worse.
Colombia looks at medical marijuana’s economic potential
Medical marijuana is a bigger industry worldwide than all of Colombia’s coffee exports. A law to legalize it in Colombia could be a game changer.
Colombia’s legendary Fernando Botero heads to China
China will host the nation’s first ever exhibition of the works of artist Fernando Botero this month.
Schengen visa for Colombians to end December 3, 2015
As of December 3rd, the “unfriendly” Schengen visa will be lifted for Colombians and Peruvians. A long wait comes to an end.