According to the Humboldt Institute, some 2,700 species of flora and fauna are endangered by deforestation in Colombia’s more remote regions.
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Jim and Olga de Amaral: Lives Reflected in Art
Jim Amaral and Olga de Amaral are Colombia’s artistic duo. Recent exhibitions offer a glimpse on lives dedicated to marriage, children and creative expression.
Millions to march across Colombia in general strike Tuesday
Millions are expected to participate in the general strike planned Tuesday June 6, across Colombia.
Meaningful travel in Colombia and plenty of mysterious tombs
Colombia has no shortage of the strange, or bizarre, when it comes to travel. Plan your itinerary for dizzying festivals and astounding archaeology.
Colombia’s “Witching Hour”
Demonized by the media, redeemed by justice, Colombia has its women of the “Witching Hour”
An ARTBO Weekend of Art in Bogotá
The Bogotá Chamber of Commerce has launched ARTBO Fin de Semana as a way to incentivate the gallery going public and a midyear preview of one of the region’s most vibrant arts capitals.
Yellow Fever outbreak in Brazil puts Colombia on the offensive
Health authorities across the region fear a major outbreak of Yellow Fever. If traveling in Colombia, best be prepared.
Narcotics surge tops agenda in Trump – Santos meeting Thursday
In their first official meeting Thursday, U.S President Trump and Colombia’s Santos will tackle a wide agenda that includes the surge in coca cultivation, trade and the Venezuelan crisis.
Colombia’s CEOs follow global trend in optimism, claims PwC survey
According to the latest survey conducted by PwC, CEOs are optimistic about the global economy, despite protectionism and fears over data security and ethics.
The tragedy of Venezuela as protests against Maduro mount
Venezuela is on the brink of collapse, and for more than a month, millions have taken to the streets protesting the ant-democratic government of Nicolás Maduro.
Taxi drivers across Colombia go on strike over digital apps and unfair conditions
Thousands of taxi drivers across Colombia have gone on strike Wednesday to protest over the government’s inaction over UBER and other unregulated digital apps.
Juan Valdez launches premium coffee to honor Colombian ‘Heroes’
With the launch of the limited edition Latidos de Corazón coffee, the National Federation of Coffee Growers tributes Colombia’s armed forces.
Profile: The caricaturist Vladdo and his muse ‘Aleida’
The caricaturist known as ‘Vladdo’ shapes public opinion on printed pages and his alter ego ‘Aleida’ reaches millions on a weekly basis.
Colombians arrested in Interpol’s crackdown on ‘WhatsApp’ pedophiles
In a coordinated effort between Spanish Police, Europol and Interpol, 38 individuals have been arrested after authorities bust an online pedophile ring that used WhatsApp.
Death toll climbs to 154 after three rivers in Colombia’s Putumayo break their banks
President Santos has ordered more emergency relief to the city of Mocoa in the Putumayo after three rivers broke their banks early Saturday causing a landslide. Hundreds remain missing.
President Santos visits Putumayo disaster and declares state of emergency
President Santos has declared a state of emergency after visiting the disaster zone caused by a landslide. The death toll Saturday morning stood at 112 with 400 injured.