Independence day: No shame in waving the Colombian flag

The Colombian flag is waved by protestors and police alike. Photos: Oli Pritchard. Love for the country is one of the few things that generally...

A jab in the arm: Getting vaccinated in Bogotá

If it's your turn to get vaccinated in Bogotá, here’s how it went for our writer. It wasn’t quick, but it’s relatively easy. Queuing to get...

One month of protests in Colombia: What’s going on?

After a month of protests in Colombia, it’s time to take stock of where things are and what might happen next.  Photo: Hans Luyckx Stages...

Colombia protests May 7: Follow the protests as they happen

Bogotá protests are still going, with students in the Parque Nacional already. Police and protestors gather in the Parque Nacional. Photo: Oli...

Colombia national strike: May 5, live, as it happens

Bogotá's protests against recent state killings started off in a passionate yet peaceful manner. Here's how the day unfolded. Colombia national...

Colombia national strike: Strike a light

There’s another national strike -- paro nacional -- this week, and it’s difficult to see how it’ll pan out. Colombia national strike: Police...

Colombia tax reform: A taxing problem

Colombia’s byzantine taxation system needs desperate reform, but the public don’t think Carrasquilla has the answers. Colombia tax reform:...

The mayor who cried wolf?

As we enter an official third wave, public appetite for lockdown is stretching ever-thinner. Anti-Covid shops may be one of the few businesses...

Red alert! New measures in Bogotá

Another red alert has been issued in Bogotá, meaning the extension of lockdown, with some changes. Empty streets in January. Bogotá mayor...

Oli’s big topic: Everyone needs a bit of Parklife

The capital’s restrictions don’t affect everyone the same way. Let's hope Bogotá parks don't close again as the city tries to minimise the...