Festival Estéreo Picnic 2022: Margarita Siempre Viva

In the second of our features on bands at Festival Estéreo Picnic 2022, we talked to bassist from Margarita Siempre Viva, Daniel...

Elections in Colombia: Senate and Camara

This weekend sees the first of what will probably be three sets of elections in Colombia this year.  Sunday March 13th will be the first of...

Festival Estéreo Picnic 2022: Los Niños Telepáticos

Los Niños Telepáticos are a very Bogotano band, and a perfect choice to open Festival Estéreo Picnic. We talked about contrasts in life and music,...

Bogotá’s new normal: End of the mask-erade

Bogotá to go facemask-free as the return to normality continues. Facemasks on the streets of Bogotá will no longer be necessary. Photo: Jacek...

The Embera in the Parque Nacional shouldn’t be used as pawns

Indigenous people deserve thoughtful solutions to their problems, not to be used as pieces in a political game. The Embera in the Parque Nacional....

VacciNO: Vaccines given in Colombia are not currently valid in the UK

International travel from Colombia remains difficult as some countries do not recognise the country’s vaccines. If you got vaccinated in...

Bogotá Nights turns one!

As our Facebook Live show celebrates a year of broadcasting, we’re giving away prizes Bogotá Nights celebrates one-year anniversary. Photo: S O...

Independence day: Celebrations and protests

Thousands of people took part in peaceful independence day protests throughout Colombia today. Protestors gather in Héroes, the focal point for...

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...