The cab drivers who murdered the DEA’s “Terry” Watson in Bogotá will be extradited to the U.S. after President Santos signed order.
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Opinion: How Colombia Sells the ‘Belleza’
Thousands of foreigners swarm to Colombia in search of siren-like women who continue to top the list of reasons to visit the country.
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.
Your need-to-know of a Colombian Novena
Being in “the know” of a tradition that started more than three centuries ago will make a Novena in Colombia a memorable night.
Llinás and Jacanamijoy: A meeting of minds and memory
Painter Carlos Jacanamijoy and neuroscientist Rodolfo Llinás met up in Bogotá to discuss how the brain sees art.
Interview: The wilder side of artist Nadín Ospina
Nadín Ospina explores the relationships between ancestral elements and the images which shape a Colombian identity.
Celebrating Columbus Day in Colombia
John Lundin looks at the relationship between the Genovese seafarer and a word that now encompasses most of the New World.
President Santos expands protection of Colombia’s PNN Chiribiquete
Covering 2.7 million hectacres of pristine rainforest, Chiribiquete National Park is Colombia’s jewel of biodiversity.
Melgar and its bargain tourism offering
Melgar and Girardot thrive on low cost tourism. With high temperatures, the fun is staying cool by a pool.
Tejo: Colombia’s most muddy sport
If you thought rugby was messy, try Tejo. Colombia’s national sport involves heavy metal discs and lots of explosive fun.
Colombian farmers strike is Santos’ next challenge
A prolonged strike could disrupt Colombia’s food and energy supplies, and shows widespread discontent of economic policies.
Santa Marta welcomes nomads and gastronomes
While Santa Marta may be known for beach bars and hotel buffets, the restoration of the old city offers visitors more dining choices.