An attack by FARC rebels in Cauca which killed 11 soldiers could resume bombardments against camps and directly threatens the peace talks.
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Pope Francis and his historic trip to Colombia
Pope Francis’ planned trip to Colombia in 2017 sends a message of the need for peace and reconciliation as the government of President Juan Manuel Santos navigates a treacherous accord with ex-FARC.
For Colombia’s President Santos “tourism is peace”
President Juan Manuel Santos brought his message of peace for Colombia to launch the 36th edition of the travel and tourism fair, ANATO.
The weavers of Mampuján and the Quilts of Hope
Women in a small Afro-Colombian town are coming to terms with their violent past through a community-led initiative to embroider their history as quilts.
HRH Prince Charles visits Colombia’s majestic Chiribiquete
HRH Prince Charles visits Colombia’s majestic PNN Chiribiquete thanks to invitation by President Juan Manuel Santos.
The last “Animeros” of Colombia’s Magdalena
During November, towns across Colombia’s Magdalena Medio call on an ‘animero’ to grant peace to the ‘lost souls’ of the disappeared.
La Guajira: Drought and corruption among the Wayúu
As an extended drought kills cattle and creates food and water shortages, La Guajira’s crisis is deeply rooted in corruption.
President Juan Manuel Santos embarks on his second term
Juan Manuel Santos takes office on Thursday for a second term in which domestic issues will be as critical as defining the peace accord with FARC.
Santos reelected President of Colombia 2014-2018
After a grueling campaign and second round, Juan Manuel Santos was reelected Sunday June 15th, President of Colombia.
Ana Mercedes Hoyos: Beyond bowls of fruit
The paintings of Ana Mercedes Hoyos are indelibly linked with a Colombian identity. The subject of many works is “soul mate” Zenaida.
President Santos signs extradition order in Watson murder case
The cab drivers who murdered the DEA’s “Terry” Watson in Bogotá will be extradited to the U.S. after President Santos signed order.
Brigitte Baptiste: The emissary of von Humboldt
At the Humboldt Institute, Brigitte Baptiste is committed to preserving Colombia’s biodiversity and a member of the LGBTQ community securing the preservation of biodiversity.
Colombia’s Congress in Santos and Uribe face-off
Recent congressional elections in Colombia ushered in a few surprises such as the return of ex president and political heavy-weight Alvaro Uribe.
UK’s Hague and Santos commit to combating sexual violence
British Foreign Secretary William Hague came to Bogota to address the issue of sexual violence in conflict and lay out a framework for the June G8 Summit.
Hay Festival: Tom Hart-Dyke as “the hostage gardener”
Tom Hart-Dyke’s lecture at Hay recalled his kidnapping in the Darién in 1999 and how orchids and humor saved his life.
Best Early Festivals of 2014 end with Barranquilla’s Carnaval
From “après Lit” on ramparts to all night rumba in Barranquilla, Colombia hosts festivals until March.