The San José, a Spanish galleon rumored to contain as much as US$17 billion in treasure, has been found in deep Colombian waters.
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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.
The uncertain political future of FARC
Despite the historic handshake between FARC’s “Timochenko” and President Santos, Colombians remain skeptical over the guerrilla’s proposed political future.
Cartagena’s very different race campaign
A striking advertising campaign in Cartagena looks to empower its Afro-Colombian population with positive messages.
Arhuaco youth in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada launch Earth Guardians
A group of youngsters in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta have launched the Colombia chapter of Earth Guardians to spread the word on climate change.
Colombia’s Magín Díaz and his ‘Rosa Que Linda Eres’
The songs of Magín Díaz are immortalized in the musical history of this nation. A movement looks to restore the true copyright of the composer of ‘Rosa’.
Mob justice takes hold in Bogotá slums
Frustration and anger over the due process of law is allowing vigilante justice to prosper along the Colombian coast.
Colombia: Butterflies on the front line of the coca wars
The Eloria Noyesi coca-eating butterfly could become this country’s substitute weapon in the “War on the Drugs” believes biologist Alberto Gómez Mejía.
Taking back Buenaventura from violent crime
Community initiatives are helping to curb the violence in Colombia’s most important port city, Buenaventura.
Biking with the ‘Hurones’ of Colombia’s Casanare
With pristine trails along the Eastern Cordillera, Casanare is hosting the 2nd edition of the ‘Hurones’ expedition.
Synthetic Marijuana: A dangerous trend for world public health
Synthetic cannabinoids have been detected in more than 90 countries and a dangerous trend for public health.
Colombia: You’re moving where?
Making the decision to move to Colombia means having to break deeply-rooted stereotypes writes Shahida Muhammad.