Jailhouse rock: Guards and prisoners united through music at Modelo penitentiary in Bogotá
A band named Simbiotes seeks to reduce hostilities, build bridges and open up a space of dignity in confinement
Half of all homicides in Bogotá are contract killings
Hit‑for‑hire murders are rising in the capital, driven by the growing sophistication of organized crime, easy access to firearms and a lack of intelligence data to confront the phenomenon
From barroom drink to signature cocktail, aguardiente aims to become a luxury beverage
With high-quality ingredients, sophisticated distillation processes and new ways to enjoy it, the Colombian spirit seeks a place on the global stage
Moises Saman, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer: ‘Portraying people’s dignity has been my guiding principle’
The photojournalist has covered wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Libya and Sudan for more than 20 years
Aid distribution in Gaza remains a challenge after the ceasefire: ‘The trucks are coming in, but I don’t know how to access them’
The devastation of 15 months of war, widespread displacement, and Israeli restrictions are preventing many Gazans from accessing essential supplies
Keys to the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas
The plan, divided into three phases, provides for an imminent return of 33 Israeli hostages. In exchange, Israel will release more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners
‘Bombs and destruction, all the time and everywhere’: A film by 22 Palestinian directors is in the running for an Oscar
Aws Al-Banna, Reema Mahmoud and Nidaa Abu Hasna are three of the filmmakers who share their experiences in ‘From Ground Zero,’ which has been shortlisted in the Oscars’ international feature category
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