As Venezuelans decide to stay and fight or escape the spiral of violence, Bogota?’s Venezuelan community is expressing frustration over conditions in their homeland.
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Is $3,000 Colombian pesos to U.S our new “normal”?
The collapse of Venezuela may give a boost to Colombia’s energy sector, helping reverse the devaluation trend of the peso. In the meantime, $3,000 appears to be the new normal.
After FARC disarmament, what next for Colombia’s peace?
The 2018 Presidential elections will in part be decided by voters’ acceptance or rejection of the accord reached with FARC. The implementation process remains a difficult task ahead.
FARC mark end of insurgency with ceremony in former stronghold Mesetas
As the demobilization of FARC reaches an historic conclusion, on Tuesday, in a ceremony in Mesetas (Meta), the former guerrilla launch themselves as a political party.
Colombian Court grants the Atrato River constitutional rights and protection
A high court in Colombia has ruled that the Atrato River is deserving of rights as guaranteed by the Constitution. This landmark decision sets an important precedent for preserving one of this country’s most biodiverse and endangered ecosystems.
Editorial: A Matter of Perception, But Let’s Move Forward
Last month’s meeting between U.S President Donald Trump and Colombia’s Juan Manuel Santos, revived the ghost of decades past when the only talking point was drugs. Can we move on?
Millions to march across Colombia in general strike Tuesday
Millions are expected to participate in the general strike planned Tuesday June 6, across Colombia.
Colombia’s FARC prepares risky shift from armed revolt to party politics
As FARC prepares to reconstitute itself as a political party, it must create opportunities for political participation of its rank-and-file members.
Colombians to march Saturday in opposition to President Santos’ policies
Thousands to protest Saturday against the economic policies of President Santos, corruption allegations, and the peace accord with FARC.
Trump – Santos to respect “special relationship” but will immigration changes take flight in Latin America?
U.S President Donald Trump and Colombia’s Juan Manuel Santos want to maintain strong diplomatic ties, but will immigration policy changes affect a “special relationship”?
Editorial: The hats we wear as periodistas
As the Colombian conflict writes its final chapter, as journalists we must focus our profession on covering those stories that were sidetracked or shelved by the war.
Search continues for Colombian Catholic nun kidnapped in southern Mali
Search and rescue operations continues in southern Mali to secure the release of the Colombian Franciscan nun, Gloria Cecilia Narvaez Argoti, taken by a gang of armed jihadists.
Odebrecht: Santos calls for probe into 2014 re-election bribery allegations
The Odebrecht corruption scandal allegedly implicates President Juan Manuel Santos and his 2014 re-election campaign. Santos denies these allegations and asks for probe.
Cartagena ready for 12th edition of Hay Festival and free app included
The 12th edition of Hay Festival begins this week in Cartagena and with an impressive line-up of authors, graphic artists and political commentators. The festival has launched a free app for the event.
Bogotá’s Peñalosa faces recall of mayoral mandate
Mayor Peñalosa is facing a “recall” of his mandate after one year in office. The groups leading the petition have received backing from Progresistas, the party of embattled former mayor Petro.
A snapshot of a bygone Bogotá
A press conference during the height of the narco war, offers one journalist the opportunity to become a Colombian.