The prestigious Salmona architecture prize has been awarded to Boris Albornoz and his renovation of the neo-Republican market in Cuenca, Ecuador.
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A chance travel connection leads to a love of Colombia
A New England family’s chance encounter with Colombians in Puerto Rico led them to explore the South American nation — and they loved what they saw.
In defense of Netflix’s ‘Narcos’ and its depiction of Colombia
Few television shows have generated as much controversy in Colombia as the Netflix series “Narcos,” which has found tremendous success abroad and detractors at home.
In peace vote, Colombia split between rural victims and urban centers
In Colombia’s peace vote on Sunday, the country was divided between rural victims and urban residents, leading the country to reject accords with the FARC by a small margin.
The slow death of the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta
The Cienaga Grande has been under threat since industrial agriculture arrived on the coastal lowlands. Today, the situation is even more critical given mega infrastructure.
Colombian artists unite to break silence of human trafficking
Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches a campaign against the scourge of human trafficking.
Colombia’s organic products set sail without a carbon footprint
Traditionally crafted products from Colombia, as well as organic coffee are making their way to the world’s market with wind power and emissions free mode transportation.
Colombia approves first medicinal cannabis license
Colombia’s Ministry of Health granted a Canadian pharmaceutical company the first license to grow marijuana for medicinal purposes.
Leaving home for Colombia’s feathered friends
Trade in the daily grind for the daily grit of birdwatching in a country – Colombia – that prides itself on having more species than any other in the world.
Santos: “This is the peace of everyone” after ceasefire with FARC sealed
The agreements reached between the Colombian government and FARC ends all hostilities and paves the way for their political future with guarantees and protection from the state.
Big Picture: A Wayúu family moment
Colombia’s indigenous Wayúu struggle to survive in the harsh but beautiful La Guajira peninsula.
At Pescadería Gourmet, the Colombian Pacific Finds a Home in Bogotá
Chef Rey Guerrero serves up authentic flavors of the Colombian Pacific at his Pescadería Gourmet restaurant in Bogotá.
Colombian officials on alert over reports of illicit frog trade
Colombian whistleblowers say foreigners are paying rural villagers to collect poison arrow frogs for illegal trade in exotic animal markets.
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.