Colombian species named after FARC, Shakira, Jorge Velosa

Many species are discovered every year in this mega-diverse country, and scientists are resorting to more recognisable names when classifying them....

What Colombian women want: Recent survey reveals Colombian women’s attitudes on violence, discrimination and the peace process

  Housework is the occupation of 40% of women in Colombia, and 79% think pardon and reconciliation with the FARC is unlikely. (more…)

Preparing your CV for job hunting in Colombia

Six seconds is all it takes for a recruiter to consider your résumé. How can you adapt your CV to make job hunting easier in Colombia?...

14 dead, 36 injured after ‘chiva’ bus plummets over precipice

[caption id="attachment_25420" align="aligncenter" width="721"] Photo: DAPARD Antioquia[/caption] An accident involving a large chiva bus, near...

Humberto De La Calle: Liberal candidate for the 2018 presidential election

Leading peace process negotiator and former vice president Humberto De La Calle will be on the ballot for the 2018 presidential elections....

What do Bogotanos think about life in the capital?

A new survey reveals the joys and sorrows of life 2600 meters closer to the stars. (more…)

In Colombia, Bavaria rules the beer market

[caption id="attachment_25253" align="alignnone" width="688"] The price of Águila will go down to $1.500 COP per bottle[/caption] Next time you...

No criminal record for small-scale illicit crop farmers, proposes new bill

[caption id="attachment_24928" align="aligncenter" width="696"] Forgiving bill considered for coca, marijuana or poppy farmers. Photo: Anthony Tong...

Taxi drivers on strike disrupt Bogota traffic

[caption id="attachment_24731" align="alignnone" width="692"] Credit: Edgar Zuñiga, Flickr[/caption] At 4:00 AM on Monday, hundreds of taxi drivers...

SITP buses are back after thousands were left stranded in Ciudad Bolivar

[caption id="attachment_24318" align="aligncenter" width="690"] Flickr/CC[/caption] Residents of Ciudad Bolivar, in southwest Bogota, woke up to a...