An attack Thursday against geologists and contractors working for the Canadian gold mining company Continental Gold was allegedly perpetrated by ex-FARC dissents.
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How to create a Creative District for Bogotá
Experts in Orange Economies shared their experiences with Colombia’s first Creative District in the once derelict neighborhood of El Bronx.
Editorial: The tragedy of the Caminantes
The movement of Venezuelan refugees across Colombia is straining the country’s welfare system at a time in which the government of Iván Duque must implement tough economic measures.
Colombia’s music talents unite at BOmm 2018
International music buyers descend this month on Bogotá as BOmm launches its 7th edition, and showcases the best of the recording industry.
UNESCO’s Tim Curtis: Colombia’s Intangible Culture “not just rural”
The head of UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage spoke to The City Paper about Colombia’s participation in the Representative List.
President Duque calls on anti-corruption organizers to discuss reforms
After Sunday’s historic anti-corruption vote, President Iván Duque has summoned the organizers of Sunday’s historic anti-corruption vote to study anti-corruption measures.
Duque and Gutiérrez vow to dismantle criminal networks in Medellín
President Duque and Medellín’s Gutiérrez have pledged to dismantle all criminal organizations in Colombia’s second largest city and demolish a culture of illegality.
Bogotá receives new garbage fleet as part of collection modernization
As part of the modernization of trash collection in Bogotá, Mayor Peñalosa received a new fleet of environmentally friendly compactor trucks and other heavy equipment.
Colombia’s peso under pressure from Turkey’s Lira and U.S oil surplus
International trade tensions and Turkey’s Lira crisis is hurting the Colombia peso at a time in which the new government of Iván Duque needs oil revenue and currency reserves.
Bogotá gets e-Bike sharing venture with backing from electric utility CODENSA
Bogotanos will now be able to pedal to work with ease with the launch of the city’s first e-Bike sharing venture.
Editorial: Inaugurations and a dateline “Colombia”
President Iván Duque’s inauguration was covered by 600 international journalists who braved wind and rain to deliver the news. But, it wasn’t always easy to get a story from Colombia out there.
Masterclass on how to find an emerald in Bogotá
Many tourists fall victim to scam artists trying to sell fake emeralds on the streets of Bogota?. Here, a masterclass on how to find a beautiful stone.
Colombia’s President-elect Iván Duque names ministers of his cabinet
As Colombia’s youngest president, Iván Duque has named some of the ministers who will make up his first cabinet: A combination of experience and economic expertise.
Ron SantaFé wins Monde Selection “Prize of the Jury” in Brussels
Ron Santafé Nido de Cóndores has won Monde Selection’s “Prize of the Jury” in Brussels. The 12-year old rum is distilled by the Empresas de Licores de Cundinamarca.
Colombian markets, industry and tourism respond to Duque’s election
Colombia’s tourism and industrial associations have welcomed the election of Iván Duque, claiming his presidency will incentivize growth and investment.
Colombia’s tourism continues to increase setting new record in 2018
Colombia’s travel industry continues to grow, reveals a report by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MinCIT). Cruise ship tourism in the sector that saw the largest increase.