On the second anniversary of the passing of Gabriel García Márquez, a Colombian writer returns to his native land to break the spell of “solitude.”
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Colombia braces for strike, Uribe’s march against peace
Colombians are preparing for protests and strikes leading up to an expected peace deal between the government and the FARC guerrilla.
Colombia: Notes from the happiest country on Earth
Colombians say they’re happier than anyone else — and by a pretty wide margin — so what’s the secret to their success?
Oscar or no, Embrace of the Serpent already a winner for Colombia
Colombia’s Embrace of the Serpent competes Sunday at the 88th Academy Awards as the first nominated film from the country.
Colombian high court rules against mining in fragile ‘páramos’
A court ruling Monday protects Colombia’s high mountain moorland or páramos from mining and mineral exploration.
Santos: Colombia peace accord ‘the best ever negotiated’
Colombia’s President Juan Manuel Santos announces from Havana, Cuba, the final stretch for peace talks with the FARC guerrilla.
The invaluable history of the San José Galleon
The San José, a Spanish galleon rumored to contain as much as US$17 billion in treasure, has been found in deep Colombian waters.
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’.