Ignoring the fear or shutting yourself in: People in Bogotá respond to the growing insecurity
Murders have increased by 11% compared to 2022, and the issue of security has become central to the electoral campaign
Angela Maldonado, guardian of the Amazon
The Colombian ecologist is dealing with a myriad of threats to what is considered the lungs of the world
Activism with ingenuity: when activism and creativity come together to change the world
Civil disobedience takes on new forms of struggle in Paris, London and Bogotá through organized groups that paint cracked sidewalks and turn off brightly lit shop signs, but also to slash tires
Daniel Ospina: ‘Exceeding the Earth system boundaries is entering unknown territory’
The Colombian is one of the authors of a recent study published in ‘Nature’ that warns that we have exceeded seven of the eight variables that they evaluated for maintaining a healthy and just planet
Millions ditched cars for bikes during the pandemic. These cities want the habit to stick
Montreal did more than any other North American city studied. In Europe, London, Paris and Brussels stepped up more than most
Gustavo Petro issues Colombia coup warning amid veterans protest and ‘defenestration’ remark
Colombia’s retired and reserve military are a powerful political force and tend toward conservatism, leaving the president with balancing act in a country that has not seen a coup since 1953
‘Shamanism’ or ancestral medicine: Controversy in Colombia over health reform
Emma Jaramillo Bernat|Bogotá|
Traditional Afro and indigenous medicine is nothing new. It is part of national and international medical standards, and it is practiced daily in cities like Bogotá
‘You can kill me, but you won’t silence me’
Laurent Richard|
Pursuing the work of assassinated journalists is not just a fraternal responsibility, but also a democratic one, ensuring that public interest information is not snuffed out
Kali Uchis asks her fans for empathy: ‘Putting myself back together will take as long as necessary’
The Colombian-American singer – known internationally for her hit single ‘Telepathy’ – spoke briefly about her mental health and mixed identity during a recent concert in Bogotá
Why do Colombians get up earlier than everyone else in the world?
An OECD report indicates that on average people in Colombia wake up at 6:31 a.m., the result of cultural and religious customs. But is is also the least productive nation among the 38 members of the bloc
Viva Air cancels all its flights and unleashes chaos in Colombia
The country’s aviation authority continues to study Avianca’s merger request with the low-cost carrier and urges the company to respect passenger rights
Bogotá's pedestrians forced to navigate ‘spitting’ sidewalks
Greace Vanegas|Bogotá|
Poorly maintained walkways in some of the Colombian capital’s most exclusive neighborhoods reflect decades of neglect by public officials
Petro playing both sides in Colombia-US relations
The president is reaching out to Washington on issues like energy and drug policy, yet maintaining an anti-American rhetoric to appease his voter base back home
Indigenous protest in Bogotá descends into clashes with police
At least 24 people were injured, including 11 law enforcement officers who were attacked with sticks and stones by demonstrators protesting their living conditions and the government’s lack of help
Santos launches the “agrarian pact” in response to the general strike
The Colombian leader signed various decrees to boost agriculture and announced that he would offer its products on the Venezuelan market