Migration stories from the Darien

A new exhibition at the Centro Cultural Gabriel García Márquez highlights the dangers of migration in the northwest of Colombia. We found out more...

Authorities say current Colombia-Venezuela border situation will continue ‘fueling criminal organizations’

Simón Bolívar International Bridge between Colombia and Venezuela. Image courtesy of Natasha Pentin. In January 2023, with the opening of the...

Coronavirus: Bogotá’s Venezuelan migrants face tough choices

Crisis looms with mass evictions of Venezuelans during coronavirus quarantine Venezuelans searching for lodging in Bogotá today during the...

Todos Somos: From Cúcuta to Bogotá by foot

Collecting and sharing Venezuelan migrant and refugee testimonies. Eric Huxley of Samaritans Purse speaks during the discussion panel at...

Venezuela: When the wheels fall off…

Going local goes further afield with a trip to Venezuela where petrol is free and the shops are full but there’s no money to spend. Chávez...

Unobtainable work permits offer little hope for migrants in Bogotá

Without passports, it is difficult to register legally in Colombia or travel on to other countries.Photo: Steve Hide While the world looks to the...

Clashes turn bloody on Venezuelan border crossing: Scenes from a revolution

A protester looks on from Simón Bolivar bridge as a fire is set off by incoming tear gas cannisters. Saturday saw violent clashes between...

Dramatic scenes on Venezeulan border set tone for Guaido’s revolution

Protesters yelling out at Venezuelan riot police at the border. Dramatic scenes occurred on Simon Bolivar bridge after Venezuelan authorities...

Maduro orders closure of Venezuela-Colombia border. How will Guaidó respond?

Thousands make the daily journey across Simon Bolivar Bridge in the hopes of finding a better life. It has now been temporarily closed by Venezuelan...

“February 23 or never!”: Cúcuta in centre of political storm as aid showdown looms

An activist addresses the crowd on Saturday about the proposed march at Tienditas bridge. Last Saturday in Cúcuta saw a small gathering meet a...