Home to the world’s largest internally displaced population, Colombia must mesh its external image with reality.
Organizations like Son Batá help young residents of Comuna 13 in Medellín use musical talents to build a better life.
The March for Peace descends on Bogotá as negotiations continue between the government and the FARC in Cuba.
Djlu is an artist who uses the streets as a canvas to “wake up” pedestrians to the city around them.
Several indicators suggest security improvements in Colombia, including a plummeting homicide rate.
The restoration ?of Voto Nacional in central Bogota may mark a crucial step towards lasting peace for Colombia.
Rural agricultural initiatives look to help farmers replace coca with valuable legal crops like cacao and rubber.
Overzealous security measures in Bogotá can leave visitors feeling unsafe even while increasing protection.
Paul Harris hops, crawls and shoots his way through training exercises with the elite Colombian Special Forces.
After a two-month unilateral ceasefire ended, challenges remain in peace talks with the FARC guerrillas.
Canada recently encouraged the sale of assault weapons in Colombia, potentially fueling its longstanding civil conflict. Op Ed.
Colombia always leaves an impression on a traveler, a souvenir more memorable, for better or for worse, than a postcard.
The New Year brings challenges and opportunities for Colombia in 2013. How well will the nation rise to the occasion?
César López is a composer with a mission. His gun-guitar shows how music can replace the madness of war.
Hans Blumenthal, creator of the National Peace Prize has embarked on a new mission to empower farmers.
Colombia’s women pilots put their lives on the line flying dangerous missions with the National Police’s helicopter division.