Sitel: Good call?

Call-centre work often gets a bad name. But for foreigners and Colombians looking to practice their language skills and move into a different career...

Sweet on Sucre

Which region of Colombia is home to the rare Chocoan night monkey? And the most densely populated island in the world? And even a stopping point for...

Starting a business in Colombia: Entrepreneurs’ experiences

Improved security and a high-growth economy are driving ever more people to try to fulfil their dreams — and fill their pockets — by working for...

Both sides: No car day

[caption id="attachment_5994" align="aligncenter" width="570"] An emptier than usual street for Dia sin Carro in 2008. Photo: Patton CC BY...

Colombia: Indoor football victory

[caption id="attachment_5981" align="aligncenter" width="570"] The Colombia team celebrate during the 2015 World Futsal Championships. Photo:...

Perfecting the past

Grappling with preterite vs imperfect tenses? Katie Jacoby guides you through the specifics of the past tense. Preterite vs. imperfect is a...

Teachers’ strikes: Thank you, Minister Parody

[caption id="attachment_5954" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Teachers are demanding wage increases, better health insurance, better classroom...

Reader’s view: Should we believe the military?

[caption id="attachment_5945" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Frente Amplio por la Paz (led by ex-senator Piedad Córdoba and prominent Unión...

Bumpy road to peace

[caption id="attachment_5927" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Photo: politicaexterior.com[/caption] Greg Haugan speaks to a conflict resolution NGO...

Bogota is A-Mused

[caption id="attachment_5895" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Muse perform at the Perth Arena, November 30, 2013. Photo: Enjosmith CC BY-SA...