Water Rationing Ends, But Problems Remain

The year-long water rationing in Bogotá has finally come to an end, but structural issues persist.  A water truck in Chapinero in 2021 A...

Learning to drive in Bogotá

The traffic is mad, but classes cost less in Colombia's capital Bogotá taxi drivers watch TV, message their friends, chat and drive all at once....

Despite demonstrations, Petro’s landmark labor law flops 

Protest in favour of labor reform. Image credit: Alfie Pannell Thousands marched in Bogotá today, March 18, as part of nationwide demonstrations...

Is this the end of Bogotá’s tire-popper gangs?

A city councilor announces a new crusade to combat criminals who puncture tires to boost repair shops. But it’s an old problem. Sharpened steel...

Iranian citizens denied entry to Colombia for using false or suspicious identification: Colombian migration 

One of the suspicious travellers, background El Dorado Airport. Image credit: @MigracionCol on X and EFE via Wikimedia Commons. Several Iranian...

American actors Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney add Bogotá team to soccer portfolio

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Image credit: @vancityreynolds via Instagram A star-studded investment consortium has acquired Bogotá soccer...

2024 – The more everything changes, the more it stays the same

As 2024 comes to an end, we look back at the year in Colombia. As ever, it's been a curious mix. It's been another one of those years in the...

Ley de Ruido: Can Optimism Overcome Reality?

Colombia has approved a long-overdue anti-noise law. But will it ever really be applied? Find out who's making the noise here. Last week, on the...

Nequí or No, qué?

As cashless payment becomes more widespread in Colombia, problems are starting to emerge. Can creaking infrastructure and systems handle the...

As femicides reach 7-year-high in Colombia, experts offer solutions to gender violence

March on International Women's Day. Image credit: Andrea Chacón via Unsplash New data shows that femicides in Colombia have reached their...