2016 Copa América: The unwanted Copa

One of South America’s biggest superstars has opted not to play and the winners won’t even get their hands on the real trophy. But, as John...

Copa America: La selección Colombia

[caption id="attachment_15724" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The Colombian players celebrate their recent victory over Haiti. Photo:...

Interview with José González

After his recent concert in Bogotá, Scott Figler caught up with famed folk musician José González to discuss his influences, his guitar style,...

Tres Bastardos: “A kingdom without a king”

[caption id="attachment_15706" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A selection of the gourmet dishes created by Julián Huyos, one of the three chefs....

Embracing the big picture

Emerging market economies, not least Colombia’s, are facing severe headwinds and investors – be they restaurant owners or oil magnates – are...

On Trial: Cosmetic surgery industry

The ‘Jessica Cediel’ law, now on its second senate reading, is named after a model and TV presenter who is pursuing charges against a fraudulent...

The right place for placeholders

Katie Jacoby furnishes us with all the do-das, whatsits and thingamajigs placeholders we need to forget words like a native Sometimes you just...

Traumas of La Tramacúa

  [caption id="attachment_15544" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Friends and family members demonstrate outside the prison. Photo:...

Tatacoa Desert: Starstruck on lunar dunes

[caption id="attachment_17666" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The Tatacoa Desert near Nieva in the Huila department, an otherworldy place full of...

Video killed the electronic star

[caption id="attachment_15490" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Video Club’s minimal design and superior sound system hope to bring something new...