Colombian budget supermarkets battle

[caption id="attachment_21840" align="aligncenter" width="871"] By offering such a variety of products, larger supermarket chains cannot compete on...

Do you believe in Colombian superstitions?

Every country has its own unique rituals that people use to attract good fortune and repel bad luck. In his latest column, our intrepid agony uncle...

Colombian chocolate: Seeds of change

[caption id="attachment_21793" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A selection of the goodies on show in the chocolate tasting class. Photos: Colombian...

Paramilitary activity: ‘Government must recognise problem and fight it’

[caption id="attachment_21773" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Miguel Choza Fernández of the OIDHACO.[/caption] Miguel Choza Fernández of the...

On Trial: New Police Code

[caption id="attachment_21709" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The new Police Code has come into effect and is dividing opinion as to whether the...

Chocó and Buenaventura protests hit Pacific region

[caption id="attachment_21654" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Civilians marched in Chocó waving flags though the intense humidity, demanding...

Bogotá Works: Beauticians

[caption id="attachment_21640" align="aligncenter" width="960"] 18-year-olds Jesi, left, and Paola are starting their beautician careers. Photo:...

Bogotá: LGBT Tourism Capital

[caption id="attachment_21593" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Bogotá is placing itself as a 'go to' city for LGBT tourism.[/caption] As Bogotá...

Separated by a common Spanish language

[caption id="attachment_21556" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Get to grips with regional Spanish language differences.[/caption] There are so many...

Mocoa: Preventing future disaster

[caption id="attachment_21539" align="aligncenter" width="960"] The disaster in Mocoa shows the vulnerability of certain areas of Colombia to future...