Gaitán’s memory would be best served by helping the country’s worst-off

The commemoration of Colombia’s National Day of Solidarity for Victims of the Armed Conflict was muted this year as the novel coronavirus lockdown...

Oli’s big topic: You’re not Batman

Taking the law into your own hands isn’t the sign of a functioning society. Batman takes vigilante justice to the next level. We’ve all...

Oli’s big topic: Consequences schmonsequences

After the resignation of the defence minister last year, there have been immediate consequences. Is this is a one-off, or a promising sign for the...

Opinion: Living in the moment instead of on a smartphone

Perceived public insecurity in Colombia results in reduced smartphone use and more physical presence. Smartphone use goes against living in the...

Oli’s big topic: I’m a migrant too

A lot of people look down upon Venezuelan migration. But many of us have similar stories and situations – more empathy is needed. Apartment for...

Opinion: The lies of Colombia’s politicians should not go unpunished

The Palace of Justice in Bogota where the inscription at the entrance reads "Colombians, guns have given you independence, laws will give you...

Oli’s big topic: The importance of family and the family name in Colombia

Putting you and yours first isn’t always a good thing. Photo: Gustavo Alves, Unsplash I read a strange story in El Heraldo while I was on...

Oli’s big Topic: NIMBY pamby – Not In My Back Yard!

Transmi on the Septima? A typical case of ' Not in my back yard ' Photo: !osk, Flickr This city suffers from a serious case of ' Not In My Back...

Guzmán: The FARC share the blame for the peace agreement’s failure

Colombia's government signed the peace agreement with the FARC-EP in September 2016. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. It’s fair to say that...

The removal of Semana columnist indicts the magazine and threatens the state of journalism in Colombia

Photo courtesy of @DCoronell Twitter Yesterday was one of those days that marked a turning point in Colombia's journalism history. Although it's...