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Colombia’s De la Espriella announces military strike against FARC dissidents in Guaviare

August 27, 2026

De la Espriella declares all criminal groups in Colombia ‘terrorists’ in sweeping security crackdown

August 26, 2026

Wildfires Consume 30,000 Hectares Across Tolima, Criminal Groups Suspected

August 24, 2026

Shakira Pledges US$1.25 M to Rebuild Earthquake-Damaged Schools in Chocó

August 19, 2026

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Colombia’s De la Espriella announces military strike against FARC dissidents in Guaviare

By The City Paper Staff - August 27, 2026

News

De la Espriella declares all criminal groups in Colombia ‘terrorists’ in sweeping security crackdown

By The City Paper Staff - August 26, 2026

News

Wildfires Consume 30,000 Hectares Across Tolima, Criminal Groups Suspected

By Richard Emblin - August 24, 2026

Culture

Shakira Pledges US$1.25 M to Rebuild Earthquake-Damaged Schools in Chocó

By Richard Emblin - August 19, 2026

News

UNGRD Decision Not to Request Foreign Rescuers Sparks Controversy

By The City Paper Staff - August 14, 2026

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Culture

Shakira Pledges US$1.25 M to Rebuild Earthquake-Damaged Schools in Chocó

August 19, 2026

Omar Rayo’s ‘Labyrinth’ Reframes Modern Latin American Art

June 30, 2026

Remembering Totó La Momposina, the Voice of Colombia’s Caribbean Soul

May 19, 2026

OSHORTS, the growing presence at Cannes is part of a long-term internationalization strategy. Photo: Black Velvet

BOGOSHORTS Expands Global Audience at Cannes With Latin American Short Films

May 13, 2026

In Mud We Trust: Ruby Rumié's volcano portraits are on display until June 27 at the Nohra Haime Gallery in New York. Photo: Ruby Rumié.

From Cartagena to Chelsea: Ruby Rumié Brings ¿How Are the Children? to New York

May 6, 2026

Agenda

Arthur Hanlon / 2 Manos 1 Mundo

Sep 5, 2026 - 5, 2026

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Bogota

Bogotá ramps up security ahead of Colombia’s pivotal presidential runoff

June 18, 2026

In Bogotá, a Storied Market District Invites Travelers to Look Beyond Its Reputation

June 11, 2026

Bogotá Fashion Week Strengthens International Push for Colombia’s Designers

May 12, 2026

Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán accompanied by Metropolitan Police chief Brigadier General José Daniel Gualdrón.

Bogotá Mayor Galán calls for 8,000 more police after deadly film set attack

April 21, 2026

Medellin

“Before They Touch My Family, They’ll Have to Kill Me”: Uribe Warns Protest Outside Antioquia Estate

May 20, 2026

Fabio Ochoa Vasco is the latest member of the ex-Medellín cartel to return to Colombia. Photo: AI generated.

Medellín Cartel’s Fabio Ochoa Vasco Returns to Colombia After U.S. Prison Term

May 5, 2026

Travel

Where Silence Still Speaks: Discovering the Monastery of Ecce Homo in Boyacá

By Richard Emblin - July 31, 2026

Opinion

After an Impeccable Campaign, Colombia’s “Tiger” Faces His Greatest Test

June 17, 2026

If Colombia’s Left Loses, Will It Accept the Verdict of Democracy?

June 9, 2026

En español

La Alta Guajira: un desierto hermosamente hostil

December 13, 2024

RUGE Independiente: Picnic Literario en el corazón de Bogotá

December 2, 2024

Living

Where Strangers Become Friends: The Home Dining Experience of Seis y Seis

June 26, 2026

Dining

Álvaro Clavijo Wins 2025 Best Restaurant in Latin America with El Chato

December 5, 2025

Big Picture

A Landscape of Loss: Forty Years After Armero

By Richard Emblin - November 11, 2025

Business

Bogotá Fashion Week Strengthens International Push for Colombia’s Designers

May 12, 2026

Qatar Airways will operate the CCS and BOG flights starting July 22, 2026. Photo: Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Set to Operate to Caracas and Bogotá flights

May 11, 2026

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Community

Memory, Territory, and Identity: The Art of Juliana Ríos

March 30, 2025

Bogotá rings in the Year of the Snake with Chinese New Year Celebration

January 17, 2025

Art aficionados and VIPs celebrate 20 Years of Bogotá’s ARTBO

September 28, 2024

Global

How London, Paris and New York coped in the heatwaves of the past

May 26, 2026

From Bogotá to Barcelona: Why Summer Travel to Europe May Get Complicated

May 7, 2026