Putumayo: Oil, war, water and all that’s to come

Faye Griffiths points out that while condemning the environmental catastrophe in Putumayo, we should also spare a thought for the equivalent...

Much ado about smuggling

[caption id="attachment_7228" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Thousands marched on Plaza Bolívar to protest against the new contraband...

On the run: running vocabulary in Spanish

[caption id="attachment_7225" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Go on, get out there and get some exercise![/caption] Katie Jacoby runs through all...

The International Criminal Court: Bringing justice to the world

[caption id="attachment_7212" align="aligncenter" width="959"] President Santos congratulating Mr. Sánchez on his appointment to the...

In Bogotá: Organic food

Organic Bogota: From veg boxes to  organic shops, the city has a huge variety for the conscious consumer. Charlotte Mackenzie goes green across the...

Totó La Momposina – an icon of Colombian music

As Colombian legend Totó La Momposina reaches a musical landmark, Alejandra Chipatecua takes a look over her career and influence Totó la...

Colombians win 2015 Congreso Mundial de la Salsa

[caption id="attachment_7178" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Adrianita Ávila and Jefferson Benjumea onstage in Puerto Rico.[/caption] A...

1980s classic movies to play in Bogota cinemas

E.T. and Elliott, Shermer High’s Brat Pack, and Maverick and Iceman will return to the big screen this month in the fifth season of Cinemark...

World cinema hits Bogota

The first ever Bogota Festival of Independent Cinema (IndieBo) kicked off on July 16 with a star-studded inauguration event outside Avenida Chile...

BAM-tastic

The sixth edition of the Bogota Audiovisual Market (BAM) took place in the capital from July 13-17, bringing together producers, filmmakers and...