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...

Oli’s big topic: Everyone needs a bit of Parklife

The capital’s restrictions don’t affect everyone the same way. Let's hope Bogotá parks don't close again as the city tries to minimise the...

Colombian police: Not bad apples, but a rotten orchard

Bogotá boiled over dramatically this week, but where does the blame lie? Photo: Jared Wade “Ni esto, ni esto,” says the meme. On one side...

End of Bogotá quarantine: 5 things that can jog on

With our Brave New Reality now firmly in place, let’s all wave goodbye to this list of irritations…hopefully! Half empty streets is something...

Bogotá quarantine: It wasn’t all bad, was it?

The lockdown in Bogotá was tedious and lengthy, but there were silver linings among the clouds. Our columnist looks at five things we should hold on...

Oli’s big topic: Who polices the police?

There’s a clear discrepancy between what is officially allowed and what is actually happening in Bogotá at the moment. Police aren't enforcing...

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...

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...

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...