Unusually heavy rains continue to drench the Colombian town of Soacha, on the outskirts of Bogota, leading authorities to declare a state of emergency, Radio Santa Fe reported Thursday. According to reports, the…
Colombian President-elect Juan Manuel Santos met with Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzon Friday morning to discuss how the magistrate could collaborate with the incoming government on legal and human rights issues,…
Germany’s legendary psychic Paul the Octopus – who successfully predicted the outcome for every German World Cup game – may have met his match. Colombia’s Oscar the Octopus is also…
The vice president of the United Nations’ (U.N.) Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues called the situation facing indigenous people in Colombia “bittersweet” on Friday. He praised the nation’s indigenous people…
Bogota should turn itself into a 24-hour city, in order to stimulate the economy by increasing investment and tourism, according to a consultation carried out by the Ministry of Development,…
Despite boasting high quality and low costs, Colombia could still do more to position itself as a top destination for medical tourists, according to the U.S. Medical Tourism Association (MTA). Speaking…
The Organization of American States’ (OAS) electoral observation mission called Colombia’s presidential elections “successful” and “an achievement for the Colombian government and people,” in its final report on the June…
A suspect in the June attack against the chairman of Medellin’s city council turned himself in to authorities Wednesday morning, less than two weeks after unknown gunmen opened fire on…
Colombia’s “city of eternal spring,” Medellin, will kick off its annual Youth Week this weekend with music, literature, cinema, and activities – all designed to cater to the city’s young…