“Cuatro Bocas” (or “Four Mouths”) used to be a no-go area for many in Medellin. However, a number of art initiatives have transformed the small area into one of the city’s finest art…
When some of Colombia’s most corrupt politicians organize a march against corruption for April 1, you might think that would be a good April Fool’s prank. Colombians don’t celebrate this until December though.…
Pope Francis confirmed on Thursday that he plans to visit Colombia this year. In an interview with German newspaper “Die Zeit,” the Catholic Church’s top clergy said that “the countries I plan to visit…
Both the US ambassador to Bogota and the US international narcotics chief have confirmed the US government could cut aid for peace in Colombia after initially promising $450 million. The…
Two members of Venezuela’s national intelligence agency were arrested in northeastern Colombia on Sunday, local media reported. According to the reports, the Venezuelan officials crossed the Colombia border into the La…
President Juan Manuel Santos encouraged fellow Colombians to “embrace nature” as he introduced the “Forest Wardens Heart of the World” program last week in northern Colombia, reported El Heraldo. The indigenous Arhuaco people…
The former leader of a paramilitary death squad will face the family of one his victims in a Washington court on Friday, reported The Guardian newspaper. In an unprecedented case, the Colombian family…
The amount of tourists visiting Colombia almost doubled since 2010, according to the Administrative Department of National Statistics (DANE). DANE reported that the number of foreigners and Colombians living abroad…
Manizales is the best city to study in Colombia for university students according to a study released by the University Cities Index (ICU) last week. The capital of the Caldas…