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An agent from Migración Colombia expels a foreigner at José María Cordova airport near Medellín. Photo: Migración Colombia.

Colombia’s Migración cracks down on travelers with records of sex abuse

By The City Paper Staff - May 20, 2024

During the five months of 2024, Colombia’s second-largest city, Medellín, has seen the deaths of 26 foreigners, with cases ranging from suicides, drug overdoses, medical complications, homicide, and natural causes. Two cases are being investigated, pending forensic analysis to determine the exact causes of death. On Sunday, May 19, the Metropolitan Police of the Aburrá […]

Cali’s iconic Pan de Bono takes top honors as World’s Best Bread

By The City Paper Staff - May 16, 2024

Cali’s Pan de Bono has been crowned as the World’s Best Bread, according to the Taste Atlas rankings, and elevating an iconic dough of Colombia’s culinary excellence to global audiences.

Colombian economy posts modest 0.7% growth in Q1 2024, lowest in four years

By The City Paper Staff - May 15, 2024

Colombia’s economy grows 0.7% in Q1 2024, the slowest in four years, amid market uncertainty under President Gustavo Petro’s administration.

Bogotá Fashion Week 2024 celebrates Colombian design and entrepreneurs

By The City Paper Staff - May 14, 2024

Bogotá Fashion Week is a celebration of Colombian culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship. With its vibrant energy, innovative designs, and commitment to sustainability, BFW 2024 will continue to elevate urban fashion onto the global stage.

Colombia’s Fernando Trujillo named Nat Geo’s 2024 Explorer of the Year

By The City Paper Staff - May 13, 2024

Colombian biologist and environmentalist Fernando Trujillo has been named the National Geographic Society’s 2024 Explorer of the Year. Trujillo’s Omacha Foundation works in the Colombian Amazonia to protect the pink river dolphin.

ICC Americas Summit galvanizes global business leaders toward economic growth

By Special Coverage - May 9, 2024

Business leaders from over 35 nations gather at the inaugural Americas Summit of the World Federation of Chambers (ICC) in Bogotá, forging partnerships and exploring opportunities for economic growth and collaboration across the region.

Ex-paramilitary commander Salvatore Mancuso arrived back in Colombia after serving a 16-year prison sentence in the U.S. Photo: Migración Colombia.

Ex-AUC paramilitary Salvatore Mancuso granted freedom by Bogotá Court

By The City Paper Staff - May 9, 2024

Former paramilitary commander of the AUC, Salvatore Mancuso, has been granted freedom by Bogotá’s High Court after serving a mere two months in La Picota prison. Mancuso was appointed as a “peace envoy” for leftist President Petro.

Former Dutch guerrilla’s amnesty ratified by Colombia’s JEP tribunal

By The City Paper Staff - May 7, 2024

Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) reaffirmed amnesty for the former Dutch guerrilla combatant of FARC, Tanja Marie Nijmeijer, marking a milestone in her legal status and reintegration process with the post-conflict.

Bogotá to stage nine Festivals at the Park with environmental messages

By The City Paper Staff - May 7, 2024

With a strong environmental message from the mayoralty, Bogotá will stage nine Festivals at the Park during 2024.

Petro unilaterally ends Colombia’s seven-decades relationship with Israel

By The City Paper Staff - May 2, 2024

Colombia’s Gustavo Petro cuts seven-decade ties with Israel, signaling end to close military, trade and cultural partnership. Hamas praises Petro’s decision as a “victory”.

Colombia’s Petro looks to validate reforms with May Day march

By Richard Emblin - April 30, 2024

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called on the indigenous Minga to mobilize for the May Day rally in Bogotá, aiming to counterbalance the huge anti-government protests on April 26.

Galán’s security gambit: Mega police raids take to Bogotá streets

By Richard Emblin - April 29, 2024

Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán is spearheading mega police raids targeting organized crime in the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods amidst rising concerns over rampant insecurity.

U.S cites “credible” concerns of irregular financing of Petro’s 2022 campaign

By The City Paper Staff - April 24, 2024

U.S. State Department expresses “credible” concerns over irregular financing of Colombian President Petro’s 2022 campaign, highlighting human rights abuses and corruption in its 2023 report.

More than a million marched in Colombia against President Petro

By Richard Emblin - April 23, 2024

Massive nationwide protests in Colombia, with over one million marching against Petro, marred by President’s dismissive social media posts.

Colombia protests against Petro gain momentum for April 21

By The City Paper Staff - April 17, 2024

In what could be one of the largest outpourings of popular discontent against President Petro, huge demonstrations across Colombia are scheduled for April 21.

Medellín launches sex abuse prevention campaign for foreign visitors

By Richard Emblin - April 16, 2024

The Mayoralty of Medellín has launched an ambitious campaign to deter foreigners from engaging in illicit activities while visiting the departmental capital of Antioquia.