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Colombia’s connection to the Panama Papers
More than a dozen prominent Colombians have been named in the Panama Papers leak for using “offshore” tax havens.
Political scandals and the art of the ‘private’ selfie
A recent Colombian scandal prompts reflection on the curious, questionable compulsion behind the political penis selfie.
End of ‘Skyscraper Decree’ brings Bogotá buildings back to earth
On Monday, Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa struck down controversial rules permitting skyscrapers in residential neighborhoods and other parts of the city.
Obama gives Colombia a shout out in State of the Union speech
U.S. President Barack Obama mentioned Colombia’s peace progress Tuesday, possibly setting the stage for closer U.S.-Colombia collaboration.
Enrique Peñalosa sworn in as mayor of Bogotá
Enrique Peñalosa was sworn in Friday as mayor of Bogotá, Colombia’s capital, largest city and economic center.
Enrique Peñalosa: Picking up the pieces in Bogotá
As the next mayor of Bogotá, Enrique Peñalosa faces challenges left for him by a series of very diverse – and varyingly successful – predecessors.
With stroke of pen, Schengen zone opens to Colombia
On Wednesday, E.U. and Colombian representatives signed an agreement allowing Colombian citizens short-term travel to 26 Schengen nations without a visa.
Will Schengen exemption for Colombians be cancelled?
Despite years of lobby to lift the Schengen visa for Colombians and Peruvians, the attacks in Paris could postpone or cancel this important agreement.
Opinion: Please prove me wrong Mayor Peñalosa
Between now and January, Enrique Peñalosa must be visionary to pull Bogotá back from the brink, writes Richard McColl.
Schengen visa for Colombians to end December 3, 2015
As of December 3rd, the “unfriendly” Schengen visa will be lifted for Colombians and Peruvians. A long wait comes to an end.
Enrique Peñalosa elected Mayor of Bogotá
Enrique Peñalosa has clinched the second most important post in the country: Mayor of Bogotá. His four-year term starts January 1st 2016.
Mayor’s race down to final four
Before Bogotá chooses a new mayor on October 25, get to know the final four candidates running for Colombia’s second-highest elected office.
The uncertain political future of FARC
Despite the historic handshake between FARC’s “Timochenko” and President Santos, Colombians remain skeptical over the guerrilla’s proposed political future.
Snapshots of the Magdalena
Writer Alden Pyle spends time in the Magdalena River valley and gets a snapshot of the Colombian reality, removed from the large cities.
Bogotá: Urgent action required
As candidates for Mayor of Bogotá present their agendas, the capital is in dire need of leadership and unity to face difficult challenges.