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As English language changes, you want to be on the right side of his(or her)tory.

The ride-sharing app Uber will no longer be available in Colombia from midnight January 31st onwards, the company announced Friday.

6 Christmas songs you need to know to impress your Colombian friends and family this festive season.

December in Colombia is a magical time and an opportunity to leave the capital and check out some of the most incredible light displays across the country.

Kroc Institute reports that 42% of gender commitments in Colombia’s 2016 peace agreement have not yet been started, compared with 27% overall.

If you don’t know your Noche de las velitas from your Nochebuena, now’s the time to get to grips with Colombian festivities.

Expoartesanias is one of the largest handicraft fairs in Latin America and is a ‘must’ for any fans of Colombian culture. Here are five tips to on how to get the most out of it.

Professors democratise knowledge with free public event.

Indigenous groups and Guardia Indígena arrived in the capital in recent days ready to participate in the third national strike.

Strike leaders announce ‘El Paro sigue’ after meeting with the government does not reach consensus on key issues.

Steven Gutiérrez was an eyewitness to the fatal wounding of Dilan Cruz, a young student shot with anti-riot ammunition by ESMAD. Since denouncing the attack Gutiérrez has received death threats. He speaks to The Bogotá Post.

As the Cacerolazo Latinoamericano calls for equality and human rights in the region, one of the Chilean activists who joined in jokes that Colombians ‘have more rhythm.’

The small business community is feeling the effects of the protests, but many still support the movement.

We dip into the national conversation with a look at what was talked about in yesterday’s environmental discussion.

The country has seen over a week of mass protests. We wrap up the national strike so far with some interesting numbers.

Conversatorio Mujeres Poderosas brings powerhouse women in journalism head-to-head

Knives Out gathers a cast of familiar faces including Chris Evans and Daniel Craig (Captain America and James Bond, respectively), as well as Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon and newcomers Katherine Langford and Jaden Martell.

How this peaceful protest method originated and how bogotanos are making it their own.

Toquerolazo de Queda: Local musicians add a new note to the protests.

Dilan Cruz, who was shot by ESMAD on Saturday, has died in hospital.

Representatives of the National Strike Committee say strikes will continue and ask president Duque to listen to the demands of the country.

In an effort to stem the tide of protest, President Duque has laid out plans for four months of national conversations.

As the protests in Bogotá enter a fourth day of high tensions, we’ve heard a lot of stories from around the city.

A young protestor was struck by a grenade on Saturday night, leaving him fighting for his life

Bogotá Curfew: Friday 22 November saw a whirlwind of news hit Bogotá, both true and false, we try to give some context to what happened.

Out and about in last night’s cacerolazos as spontaneous demonstrations break out across the country.

Colombia saw hundreds of thousands (possibly even millions) of people joining the national strike.

Tensions have been rising in the run up to Colombia’s national strike which will take place tomorrow, November 21.

For the first time since the 2016 peace agreement, the Colombia’s political elite fared poorly in the...

Caption: Saffron-crowned tanager — Photo courtesy of Pedro Arturo Camargo Martinez, Biologist with Asociación Calidris At sunrise last...

Colombians negotiated a landmark peace agreement that slowly crumbled as the State was unable to live up to its promise of economic...

March for the defense of the JEP, Special Jurisdiction for peace in Spanish. Protestants march against the objections made by...

Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) Photo courtesy of Oficina de prensa JEP Duque’s objections to the JEP presented...

Nicolas Maduro speaking to the Supreme Tribunal of Justice in February 2017. (Photo courtesy of the Venezuelan government)

The killings of social leaders continue unabated in Colombia. The assailants and motives behind the killings vary...

Translation: Everything appears to be impossible until you do it. Earlier this week, the MIT Technology...

A seller of sombreros in Tuchín looks at his handiwork. Photo by Jonathan Hernandez The sombrero vueltiao...

As a photographer, birdwatcher and wildlife guide, it’s no surprise that one of my favourite places to visit near Bogotá is Chingaza National Park.

Photo: Creative commons It can be hard to know where to turn when you’re in debt, even if...

The orange economy is set to grow even more in 2020, offering more opportunities for international investors.

This article was originally published on Latin America Reports Four days before the death...

América de Cali back to the top, a Tour de France victory, grand slam titles, World Championships and other standout moments in Colombian sport.

It’s time to dust of your yellow underwear and dig out those lentils out of the back of the cupboard for a December 31 you are sure to remember.

Collaborative, participatory documentary amplifies women’s voices.

This March politicians and business leaders will meet to discuss decisive leadership through times of disruption, and to...

To mark its fourth year accelerating early-stage startups, Parallel18, which is home to a number of Colombian...

Calle 45 is home to a plethora of real ale bars and pubs.

As the year draws to a close, we look back at the most important numbers of 2019.

Clouds of tear gas enveloped the Universidad Nacional as ESMAD riot police try to clear the protestors.