The right-wing candidate Iván Duque of Centro Democrático is leading the polls two months before Colombians cast their votes in the May 27 presidential elections.
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Editorial: Reason, not populism, as Colombia’s political landscape shifts
High voter turn out during Sunday’s legislative elections shows a trend towards backing rightwing candidates as Colombians challenge the peace process and second term of Santos.
Bogotá Chamber of Commerce: Reaching a milestone in business.
The Bogota? Chamber of Commerce plays a key role in the growth and entrepreneurial spirit of the capital and region. Do your part by renewing this month your commercial registry, Registro Mercantil.
Venezuelan migrants face hardships on Cartagena’s streets
More than half a million Venezuelans have crossed into Colombia fleeing the economic and political collapse of the Nicolás Maduro regime. Cities across Colombia are receiving migrants, but work opportunities are scare.
Bogotá chefs are turning tables with sustainable kitchens
The leading restaurant group Takami, and host of ecologically minded chefs, are working to integrate small scale farmers in the food selection process.
ANATO to promote post-conflict destinations as Colombia receives record numbers of tourists
The country’s largest travel fair Vitrina Turística ANATO opens Thursday with over 2,000 exhibitors and at a time as the country receives record numbers of visitors.
Colombia: Failed infrastructure and the “optimist” of our roads
The collapse of one of Colombia’s Fourth Generation road engineering marvels, the Chirajara bridge, reveals an urgency to examine this country’s infrastructure.
Colombia issues arrest warrants against ELN, including negotiator “Pablo Beltrán”
The Colombian Government has issued 21 arrest warrants against senior commanders of ELN, including “Pablo Beltrán,” the guerrilla’s chief peace negotiator.
Bogotá among world’s most traffic congested cities, says study
The Colombian capital has been ranked by the Global Traffic Scorecard as the world’s 5th most traffic congested city. Los Angeles takes world’s top spot.
Colombia’s military to guarantee security as ELN announce three-day offensive
Colombia’s ELN have announced a three-day “Armed Offensive” starting February 10 and urges all civilians not to travel to avoid “inconvenience.”
Colombian peso recovers as price of Brent crude rises
The scaling back of output levels in Russia and Venezuela has turned the tide on low oil prices. But will Colombia capitalize on Brent’s sudden rise?
Canada’s Scotiabank buys Citibank Colombia’s retail division
As part of its expansion across Latin America, The Bank of Nova Scotia, has acquired Citibank Colombia’s retail and small business divisions.
Bogotá ushers in first No Car Day of 2018
The first No Car Day of 2018 gets underway in the Colombian capital on Thursday, and on the 18th anniversary of the alternative transport initiative.
Alejandro Muñoz: Investigator of Colombia’s missing persons
A former humorist with a popular television show has dedicated more than two decades to finding missing persons in Colombia.
Bogotá inaugurates its world-class convention center Ágora
President Juan Manuel Santos and the CCB’s director Mónica de Greiff will inaugurate Ágora, a modern international convention center for the Colombian capital.
La Batea: A visual testament of informal gold mining in Colombia
A book documenting small scale gold mining in Colombia offers an honest look at an ancient industry.