The sentencing of Rafael Uribe Noguera to 51 years and 10 months for the killing of 7-year-old Yuliana Samboni was one of the important stories that made headlines this week in Colombia.
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Colombia’s IDEAM issues “red alert” for floods after unseasonable heavy rains
Even though the winter has to officially begin, most of Colombia is experiencing heavy rainfall prompting authorities to issue a “red alert” for floods and mudslides.
Fending off the EPS octopus one wonky toe at a time
Writer Steve Hide follows the paper trail of his EPS in Colombia and offers us an inside guide on how to best deal with this bureaucratic octopus.
Vatican announces Pope Francis will visit Colombia on a six-day trip in September
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will visit Colombia for six days in September to show his support for the peace process with FARC and the importance of reconciliation.
Brownfield: U.S.-Colombia relationship “excellent” amidst surge in coca harvest
Despite a sharp increase in hectares planted with the illegal coca crop, the top counternarcotics official William Brownfield praised the excellent U.S.-Colombia relationship.
US counter-narcotics agencies to press Colombia on illicit coca surge
President Donald Trump’s drug policy in Colombia will be put to the test next week when senior officials meet to discuss the current spike in illegal coca cultivation.
Who is behind the recent rash of bombings in Bogotá?
A recent wave of bombings in the Colombian capital has authorities on alert. Sunday’s explosion in La Macarena neighborhood targeted the National Police.
El Comandante and the Venezuelan “revolution” revisited
A 60-episode series produced by RCN on the life of Hugo Chavez’s premiered recently across Latin America. Three former presidents recall the leader and his “revolution.”
After 52 years of war in Colombia, Bogotá declared the ‘City of Peace’
During an historic Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates and the first ever to be held in a South American nation, Bogotá was declared the ‘City of Peace’ after Colombia ended 52-years of conflict.
FICCI’s Diana Bustamante joins jury of Rotterdam’s International Film Festival
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.
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.