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* News * Environment * Venezuela * Latest * Analysis * Opinion * Elections * Peace Process * Business * In depth * Doing business in Colombia * Travel * Language * English * Spanish * Entertainment * Culture * Family * Food & Drink * Movies * Music * What to do in Bogotá * Sport Search Sunday, March 12, 2023 * About * Distribution * Advertise with us * Work With Us * Contact Us THE BOGOTÁ POST * News * Environment * Venezuela * Latest * Analysis * Opinion * Elections * Peace Process * PETRO VS. RODOLFO: SECURITY INSIDE A REINTEGRATION CAMP FOR COLOMBIA’S EX-GUERRILLA FIGHTERS: ‘WORDS OF RECONCILIATION ARE OUR… STATE OF THE NATION: NO PEACE FOR SOCIAL LEADERS SUR DE BOLÍVAR: NEW RULES IMPLEMENTING PEACE: GENDER ISSUES LAG BEHIND * Business * In depth * Doing business in Colombia * Travel * Language * English * Spanish * Entertainment * AllCultureFamilyFood & DrinkMoviesMusicWhat to do in Bogotá FESTIVAL ESTÉREO PICNIC 2023: QUIEN PUTAS ES HIGUITA EN CHANCLAS? CLEAR YOUR CALENDARS: ESTEREO PICNIC IS BACK STEP INTO THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF SAKO ASKO THIS WEEKEND DÍA SIN CARRO: SIN CARRO, WITHOUT CARES? * Sport Trending Now RIVER BOATS, CARACAS CONNECTIONS AND FLYING HIPPOS: THE BOGOTÁ BUZZ IS BACK! WOMEN’S DAY IN BOGOTÁ 2023: WHAT HAPPENED? WHAT VIVA AIR’S SUSPENSION OF FLIGHTS MEANS FOR PASSENGERS RECORD EMIGRATION: ARE THEY VOTING WITH THEIR FEET? HEALTH REFORM: KILL OR CURE? “OUR RESISTANCE IS EDUCATION”: THE SOCIAL OBSTACLES TO ABORTION ACCESS IN COLOMBIA Poppy Askham - March 8, 2023 FESTIVAL ESTÉREO PICNIC 2023: QUIEN PUTAS ES HIGUITA EN CHANCLAS? TU VS USTED: TÚ OR NOT TO TÚ? THAT IS THE QUESTION! RECORD EMIGRATION: ARE THEY VOTING WITH THEIR FEET? DON'T MISS RIVER BOATS, CARACAS CONNECTIONS AND FLYING HIPPOS: THE BOGOTÁ BUZZ IS BACK! bogotapost - March 9, 2023 Our regular round-up of Colombia news that caught the world’s eye. Pablo’s hippos: wild ones... WOMEN’S DAY IN BOGOTÁ 2023: WHAT HAPPENED? Poppy Askham - March 9, 2023 Thousands of people took to the streets yesterday, sporting purple and green pañuelos to mark International Women’s Day in Bogotá. “OUR RESISTANCE IS EDUCATION”: THE SOCIAL OBSTACLES TO ABORTION ACCESS IN COLOMBIA Poppy Askham - March 8, 2023 Educator and activist Mariana Sanz de Santamaría is determined to break down social stigma through reproductive rights education and increase abortion access... GOING LOCAL: 15 MINUTE CITIES – IS BOGOTÁ ONE? bogotapost - March 6, 2023 The ‘everything local’ urban concept of 15 minute cities – coined by a Colombian living in Paris - is now under attack... NEW MEASURES ANNOUNCED IN BOGOTÁ AS AIR POLLUTION LEVELS FAIL TO IMPROVE Tom Driver - March 2, 2023 Bogotá, Colombia has declared a Phase 1 environmental alert for the second time in three weeks. ENTERTAINMENT * All * Restaurant reviews * In Bogotá * Interviews * Our picks More FESTIVAL ESTÉREO PICNIC 2023: QUIEN PUTAS ES HIGUITA EN CHANCLAS? Oli Pritchard - March 5, 2023 In the run-up to Festival Estéreo Picnic 2023, we’re interviewing the local talent that are the heart and soul of the musical... CLEAR YOUR CALENDARS: ESTEREO PICNIC IS BACK Poppy Askham - February 22, 2023 Colombia’s hottest music event, Festival Estéreo Picnic, kicks off on March 23 with Billie Eilish, Drake and Chemical Brothers the headline acts. STEP INTO THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF SAKO ASKO THIS WEEKEND February 17, 2023 DÍA SIN CARRO: SIN CARRO, WITHOUT CARES? February 2, 2023 HIP-HOP FOR THE NATION: MUSEO NACIONAL PAYS HOMAGE TO THE RHYTHMS... 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February 16, 2023 BACK TO THE STREETS: PETRO’S DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROMPTS MASS DEMONSTRATIONS February 14, 2023 OLI’S BIG TOPIC: INCREASED PRESENCE IS NOTHING WITHOUT ACTION February 10, 2023 DÍA SIN CARRO: SIN CARRO, WITHOUT CARES? February 2, 2023 TRAVEL WHAT VIVA AIR’S SUSPENSION OF FLIGHTS MEANS FOR PASSENGERS Emma Newbery - March 2, 2023 Viva Air declared bankruptcy in mid-February and has since grounded flights. Find out how you might be impacted. DON’T HAVE A LOT OF MONEY TO TRAVEL IN DECEMBER? GO TO BOYACÁ! Paula Saavedra Pinto - December 16, 2022 Keep costs down this winter by taking in the lights at the Aguinaldo Boyacense in beautiful Boyacá, a short distance from Bogotá. IN A FIRST OF ITS KIND, CORONA ISLAND IS INTRODUCED OFF THE COAST OF... Fernando Nunez - August 31, 2022 Corona, one of the largest beverage companies in the world, announced this month the launch of its... PETRO VS. RODOLFO: TOURISM Oli Pritchard - June 16, 2022 Colombian tourism was on a roll before the pandemic, but has stuttered more recently. Here’s what Petro and Rodolfo have to say on getting it going again. SPORT PETRO VS. RODOLFO: A SPORTING CHANCE? HOW COLOMBIA’S PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES COMPARE ON SPORTS AND CULTURE Oli Pritchard - June 13, 2022 REMEMBERING THE CAPTAIN OF COLOMBIA’S GOLDEN FOOTBALL GENERATION: FREDDY RINCÓN Freek Huigen - April 14, 2022 Freddy Rincón, one of Colombia’s best footballers in history has passed away after being injured in a car crash VENEZUELA VS COLOMBIA, LAST CHANCE FOR WORLD CUP QATAR Freek Huigen - March 28, 2022 It’s the final round of the South-American World Cup qualifiers, and Colombia still have a chance to qualify for Qatar, but it is slight and los Cafeteros depend on results from other matches COLOMBIA VS BOLIVIA: HOME SIDE NEED A VICTORY TO KEEP QATAR DREAM ALIVE Freek Huigen - March 23, 2022 After a run of seven World Cup qualifiers in a row without scoring a goal, Colombia’s chances to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar are hanging by a thread. Can Colombia stay in the battle for Qatar? COLOMBIA VS PARAGUAY, CAN COLOMBIA TAKE ANOTHER STEP TOWARDS THE WORLD CUP IN QATAR? Freek Huigen - November 15, 2021 After four matches without scoring a goal, Colombia will receive Paraguay in Barranquilla on Tuesday. Can Colombia get on the winning path again? ENVIRONMENT PETRO VS. RODOLFO: A GREEN REVOLUTION? Oli Pritchard - June 17, 2022 Both Petro and Rodolfo want to build a greener Colombia. Find out how they promise to help the environment without hurting the economy. COLOMBIA’S IMPACT INVESTING ECOSYSTEM COULD “TEACH THE REST OF THE WORLD”:... Natasha Pentin - April 19, 2022 The Bogotá Post sat down with Jacqueline Novogratz, an impact investing pioneer, to discuss Colombia's impact investing ecosystem. BUSINESS THE BOGOTA POST’S 2023 TOP 15 PLACES TO WORK IN COLOMBIA Miguel Guevara - March 1, 2023 With one of the strongest regional economies and a huge labor force of over 22 million people,... THE BOGOTÁ POST PRESENTS ITS 2022 INNOVATION LEADERS IN COLOMBIA Daniel Mora Matiz - October 20, 2022 The Bogotá Post takes a look at the top Latin American innovators operating in Colombia. ENGLISH LANGUAGE A PROPOSITION OF PREPOSITIONS Oli Pritchard - June 15, 2015 Spanish prepositions are quite easy and have some very basic rules. However, this is not the case for English prepositions. As Oliver Pritchard explains, they’re easy to get wrong, but not hard to get right. So practise, practise and practise some more! READING IN ENGLISH: A GUIDE FOR LEARNERS Oli Pritchard - June 23, 2017 Reading is a significant part of the language and reading in English is particularly useful, much more than speaking or listening, because of the massive quantity of literature available. Oliver Pritchard’s guide to reading will have you finding good texts and reading between the lines like a pro. SPANISH LANGUAGE SEPARATED BY A COMMON SPANISH LANGUAGE Diana Mejía - May 22, 2017 There are so many regional differences when speaking the Spanish language that at times even native speakers get confused. Diana Mejía explains how the variations evolved and what to look out for. SPANISH TONGUE TWISTERS: TRES TRISTES TIGRES Diana Mejía - January 5, 2017 'Trabalenguas', as the name implies, will get your tongue stuck trying to figure out their pronunciation. Tangle and torment your tongue with Diana Mejía’s tongue twisters. NGO FOCUS MAKING A DIFFERENCE bogotapost - November 26, 2015 We take a look at three very different community projects trying to make a change for the better in Colombia Making big waves near Chocó... HIDROITUANGO DAM FLOODING FORCES THOUSANDS TO EVACUATE Sophie Foggin - May 17, 2018 "Please immediately withdraw from the Cauca riverbed and its shores. In the following minutes the water flow will increase, downstream of the dam. People... 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STEP INTO THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF SAKO ASKO THIS WEEKEND Oli Pritchard - February 17, 2023 Teusaquillo plays host to SakoAskoFest this weekend in a short-lived pop-up exhibition. We went to the launch to see why there’s so much buzz around this young Colombian artist. HEALTH REFORM: KILL OR CURE? Steve Hide - February 16, 2023 The Petro government has finally presented plans to reform Colombia's health system. Congress will now debate radical proposals which could up-end decades of private-public partnership. Are the proposed reforms set to improve the Colombian health system? BACK TO THE STREETS: PETRO’S DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROMPTS MASS DEMONSTRATIONS Poppy Askham - February 14, 2023 Both fans and critics of Petro’s programme of far-reaching reforms have organised mass mobilisations this week following the presentation of the programme OLI’S BIG TOPIC: INCREASED PRESENCE IS NOTHING WITHOUT ACTION Oli Pritchard - February 10, 2023 Our columnist says it's one thing to put more police on the streets, but quite another to change the culture and get them to enforce the law. Find out why he sees it as a question of respect. GOING UNDERGROUND? PETRO THREATENS TO DERAIL BOGOTÁ METRO PLANS Poppy Askham - February 9, 2023 Work is already underway on Bogotá's first metro line, but the project has become the subject of a row between President Petro and the capital's mayor. DÍA SIN CARRO: SIN CARRO, WITHOUT CARES? Oli Pritchard - February 2, 2023 Bogotá's Día sin Carro always generates its share of positive and negative comments. Find out what's driving the car-free day. HIP-HOP FOR THE NATION: MUSEO NACIONAL PAYS HOMAGE TO THE RHYTHMS... Poppy Askham - February 1, 2023 Bogotá’s national museum offers the chance to clue up on all things hip-hop colombiano or simply indulge in some 90s nostalgia ahead of this year’s 25th anniversary of Hip-Hop al Parque. A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: ACTUALLY POLICE THE STREETS? Oli Pritchard - January 30, 2023 Noticed anything different on the mean streets of Bogotá recently? FESTIVAL CENTRO KICKS OFF THE CAPITAL’S CULTURAL CALENDAR Poppy Askham - January 27, 2023 Bogotá's Festival Centro is back with a mix of free live music performances and events to brighten your January. VALENTINA TRESPALACIOS MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED IN PANAMA. HE SAYS CARTELS ARE... Emma Newbery - January 25, 2023 The brutal murder of Valentina Trespalacios, a popular young DJ, has shocked Colombia, a suspect has been arrested NEW COLOMBIAN VISAS FOR THE NEW YEAR Oli Pritchard - January 18, 2023 Make sure you understand the new rules, even if you’re a long term resident. Visa process in Colombia... WAYUU MOCHILAS: BAGS FOR LIFE IN LA GUAJIRA Katherine Gray - January 11, 2023 We spoke to Juan Carlos Buitrago, head of ABACO, about their work to help the Wayúu make money from traditional crafts such as mochilas. DON’T HAVE A LOT OF MONEY TO TRAVEL IN DECEMBER? GO... Paula Saavedra Pinto - December 16, 2022 Keep costs down this winter by taking in the lights at the Aguinaldo Boyacense in beautiful Boyacá, a short distance from Bogotá. TEMBICI – A CAUTIOUS THUMBS-UP FROM US Oli Pritchard - December 13, 2022 You don't need to own a bike to explore the Bogotá on two wheels. Here's everything you need to know about the city's Tembici scheme. GET KNOTTED AT KNOTFEST Oli Pritchard - December 9, 2022 Bogotá is ready to rock again as Knotfest comes to the capital. Don't miss your chance to hear Judas Priest and Pantera in Colombia. COLOMBIA’S GRAY ECONOMY: WHY IS PREVAILING POVERTY AFFECTING WOMEN MORE THAN... Emily Senkosky - December 5, 2022 Image Credit: Colorchain The UN recently made significant steps through a set of initiatives to reduce the extreme... ARTBO 2022: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FAIR Emma Newbery - October 28, 2022 If you haven’t yet got your ArtBo trip planned out, check out our guide to this year’s art fair in the capital. THE ALMIGHTY DOLLAR AND THE COLOMBIAN PESO Mathew Di Salvo - October 27, 2022 The symbolic rate of 5,000 pesos to the USD is within touching distance. But what does all of this mean for the country? BANKSY COMES TO BOGOTÁ Phil Stoneman - October 15, 2022 Get a taste of the Banksy: Genius or Vandal exhibition in Bogotá, featuring over 100 works from the internationally-renowned street artist. FUELING THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM: THE STAGES OF VC EVOLUTION IN COLOMBIA Emily Senkosky - October 12, 2022 Image Credit: Flavia Carpio, unsplash.com Latin America (LATAM) is currently at a pivotal point for Venture Capital (VC).... ANOTHER MIXTAPE FOR FESTIVAL CORDILLERA 2022 Oli Pritchard - September 24, 2022 We’ve made you another mixtape featuring artists from Sunday's Festival Cordillera in Parque Simón Bolívar. Who tickles your fancy? YOUR MIXTAPE FOR FESTIVAL CORDILLERA 2022: SATURDAY Oli Pritchard - September 23, 2022 Check out our Festival Cordillera Saturday playlist, featuring artists from this weekend’s superstar lineup at this Latin music festival. MOVING MOUNTAINS: FESTIVAL CORDILLERA 2022 HITS BOGOTÁ Oli Pritchard - September 20, 2022 Days before the Festival Cordillera 2022 starts in Bogotá, find out which bands will be on stage and how to make the most of the festival. IN A FIRST OF ITS KIND, CORONA ISLAND IS INTRODUCED OFF... Fernando Nunez - August 31, 2022 Corona, one of the largest beverage companies in the world, announced this month the launch of its... PETRO PRESIDENCY: SO, WHAT HAPPENS NOW? Oli Pritchard - August 10, 2022 Now that Gustavo Petro has finally taken his seat in the Casa de Nariño, we officially enter a new period. For the first time, a leftist leader has the reins of power, and a country waits with bated breath to see what will happen. ADRIANA SANTACRUZ: AN URBAN ZEN LOOMS IN BOGOTÁ Jim Cook - August 9, 2022 We speak to Adriana Santacruz, one of the first designers to integrate indigenous traditions into her fashion designs. COLOMBIA ELECTION RESULTS: GUSTAVO PETRO ELECTED AS COLOMBIA’S NEXT PRESIDENT bogotapost - June 19, 2022 Colombia has elected Gustavo Petro as its new president – making him the first ever leftist president of Colombia. Find out how the votes unfolded and what to expect now. PETRO VS. RODOLFO: A GREEN REVOLUTION? Oli Pritchard - June 17, 2022 Both Petro and Rodolfo want to build a greener Colombia. Find out how they promise to help the environment without hurting the economy. BOGOTÁ’S YOUNG AND RAPIDLY GROWING TECH ECOSYSTEM IS LOOKING FOR ADVICE Nick Kipley - June 16, 2022 It’s no secret that Bogotá was poised to become a tech capital in Latin America sooner or... THE 1000 +1 EXHIBITION EXPLORES A UNIVERSE OF LOVE AND DIVINITY Jim Cook - June 16, 2022 Rafael Barón Herazo’s show entitled 1000 +1 can be found on the second floor of Otros 360 Gallery. We speak to the artist to find out more. PETRO VS. RODOLFO: TOURISM Oli Pritchard - June 16, 2022 Colombian tourism was on a roll before the pandemic, but has stuttered more recently. Here’s what Petro and Rodolfo have to say on getting it going again. PETRO VS. RODOLFO: SECURITY Oli Pritchard - June 15, 2022 Security is perhaps only behind the economy in voter’s minds. Find out what the candidates have to say. PETRO VS. RODOLFO: HEALTHY NATION, HEALTHY DEBATES. HOW COLOMBIA’S PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES... Oli Pritchard - June 12, 2022 How might healthcare in Colombia change under Petro or Rodolfo? Our latest analysis of the candidates’ positions shows both men are promising big changes. COLOMBIA ELECTIONS 2022: HERNÁNDEZ VS. PETRO ON TRANS RIGHTS Luis Ángel Carvajal - June 11, 2022 As the Colombia election 2022 enters the final fortnight, we’ve been looking at key issues. Today it’s Trans rights on the table in our analysis of Petro and Rodolfo’s positions COLOMBIAN PASS NOTES: GALLEON SAN JOSÉ Steve Hide - June 10, 2022 The legendary treasure ship is back in the news, so here's a quick summary of the saga of the Galleon San José so far. PETRO VS. RODOLFO: HOW COLOMBIA’S PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES COMPARE ON EDUCATION. Oli Pritchard - June 9, 2022 School is in for both Petro and Rodolfo in the Colombian presidential election. Sit down in front of the whiteboard and see their education proposals! HOW COLOMBIA’S PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES STACK UP ON ANIMAL RIGHTS: HERNÁNDEZ VS.... Ángela Forero-Aponte - June 5, 2022 We’re looking at both candidates’ positions on certain issues in the run-up to Colombia's presidential election. First up, animal rights. COLOMBIA ELECTION 2022: LET THE SECOND ROUND BEGIN Steve Hide - June 3, 2022 Leftist Gustavo Petro took the most votes in the first round, but the second round is a different story of fish. We take a look at what's next. BOGOTÁ FASHION WEEK 2022: THE ARTISANS RETURN Valentina Verdecia Ustáriz - June 1, 2022 The runways opened again for Bogotá Fashion Week 2022. Find out about the triumphant return the capital's top fashion event. COLOMBIA ELECTION RESULTS 2022: PETRO AND RODOLFO GO THROUGH TO THE... Oli Pritchard - May 29, 2022 Colombian presidential election results. Rodolfo Hernández will join Gustavo Petro in the second round on June 19. COLOMBIA ELECTIONS: MORE THAN A TWO-HORSE RACE Emma Newbery - May 29, 2022 Colombians will vote today in the first round of the country's 2022 presidential elections. ELECTION CHEAT SHEETS: FEDERICO GUTIÉRREZ, AKA FICO Oli Pritchard - May 25, 2022 Currently second in the polls, Federico Gutiérrez aka Fico's slogan is ‘President for the People.’ Find out what he actually proposes to do. ELECTION CHEAT SHEETS: PETRO Oli Pritchard - May 24, 2022 Confused about the upcoming election? We’re here to help you with a set of cheat sheets on each candidate so you can follow the local news. Today, Gustavo Petro, Colombia’s most divisive political figure since you-know-who. ELECTION CHEAT SHEETS: SERGIO FAJARDO Oli Pritchard - May 23, 2022 Sergio Fajardo is a familiar face in Colombian politics. But what’s he standing for? Find out in our latest candidate cheat sheet. YOUR GUIDE TO THE 2022 COLOMBIAN ELECTIONS Emma Newbery - May 22, 2022 If you're wondering about the Colombian elections, look no further. From who's standing to how voting works and when ley seca will start, we've got you covered. ÍNGRID BETANCOURT PULLS OUT OF COLOMBIAN PRESIDENTIAL RACE Emma Newbery - May 21, 2022 Íngrid Betancourt announced on social media that she would no longer stand in the presidential elections and instead will support Rodolfo Hernández. ELECTION CHEAT SHEETS: RODOLFO HERNÁNDEZ Oli Pritchard - May 21, 2022 We’ve read the manifestos of all the presidential candidates so you don’t have to. Rodolfo’s pushing his anti-corruption credentials, but what other issues is he standing on? COLOMBIA PASS NOTES: THE CORRIENTAZO Steve Hide - May 20, 2022 The corrientazo is a cheap lunch found in basic restaurants all over Colombia. They are particularly common in Bogotá. Find out about the origins of corrientazos and how to find a good one. DISPATCHES: VISIT PALOQUEMAO AND LOSE YOURSELF IN THE CITY’S BUSTLING MARKET Ethan Jacobs - May 18, 2022 Our column that gives a snapshot of Bogotá life takes in the joys of the Paloquemao market. INDIGENOUS GROUPS IN PARQUE NACIONAL: OUR DIRTY WASHING HUNG IN PUBLIC Oli Pritchard - May 6, 2022 The indigenous groups in the Parque Nacional may be causing a mess, but how much damage do we ourselves cause? FILBO 2022: NARRATIVE JOURNALISM AND THE POWER OF STORIES Ángela Forero-Aponte - April 30, 2022 Ever wondered how a story can change society? These three writers and journalists have built real change through their storytelling. FILBO IS BACK! HERE’S WHAT FILBO 2022 HAS IN STORE FOR... Emma Newbery - April 21, 2022 Until May 2, the Feria del Libro will be back – in person – and there’s plenty to see and do. Here’s a run down of what to expect at this year’s event. REMEMBERING THE CAPTAIN OF COLOMBIA’S GOLDEN FOOTBALL GENERATION: FREDDY RINCÓN Freek Huigen - April 14, 2022 Freddy Rincón, one of Colombia’s best footballers in history has passed away after being injured in a car crash MARIA LUISA ORTIZ: ‘WHEN WE SIT DOWN AT A SEWING MACHINE,... Emily Hart - April 12, 2022 Uniting Colombia’s divided parts through fabrics, fashion, and ancestral craftsmanship THE STROKES, FATBOY SLIM AND LP: HOW THIS YEAR’S ESTÉREO PICNIC... Oli Pritchard - April 1, 2022 Live music is starting to roll in postpandemic Bogotá, and last weekend saw another huge step forward in the shape of Festival Estéreo Picnic 2022. We were in the middle of the action all over the three days – here’s what happened! RELEASE THE TIGER: CREATING COLOMBIA’S CARNIVAL MASKS Emily Hart - March 30, 2022 Nine siblings are hard at work, carving and painting the wooden masks which characterise the festival – elaborate animal heads in many stages of life and colour. VENEZUELA VS COLOMBIA, LAST CHANCE FOR WORLD CUP QATAR Freek Huigen - March 28, 2022 It’s the final round of the South-American World Cup qualifiers, and Colombia still have a chance to qualify for Qatar, but it is slight and los Cafeteros depend on results from other matches TRAGEDY STRIKES FIRST DAY ESTÉREO PICNIC WITH NEWS OF TAYLOR HAWKINS’... Oli Pritchard - March 26, 2022 The first day of Festival Estéreo Picnic 2022 was overshadowed by the news of Taylor Hawkins' death, but it was a celebration of a beautiful life as well as a commemoration of death FESTIVAL ESTÉREO PICNIC 2022: PAVLO Oli Pritchard - March 26, 2022 Fantastic, fabulous and fun, Pavlo opens Festival Estéreo Picnic 2022’s second day. THE FORCE OF THE FIESTA RETURNS: COLOMBIA’S BARRANQUILLA CARNIVAL Emily Hart - March 25, 2022 For the first time in two years, one of the world’s biggest parties returns to the streets of Colombia. Barranquilla Carnival is back with a vengeance after the pandemic. COLOMBIA VS BOLIVIA: HOME SIDE NEED A VICTORY TO KEEP QATAR... Freek Huigen - March 23, 2022 After a run of seven World Cup qualifiers in a row without scoring a goal, Colombia’s chances to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar are hanging by a thread. Can Colombia stay in the battle for Qatar? FESTIVAL ESTÉREO PICNIC 2022: THE DRUMS Oli Pritchard - March 23, 2022 Before jetting off to play at Festival Estéreo Picnic 2022, Jonny Pierce from Brooklyn’s iconic band The Drums spoke to us from NYC. FESTIVAL ESTÉREO PICNIC 2022: PIEL CAMALEÓN Oli Pritchard - March 22, 2022 For the latest of our features on Colombian bands at Festival Estéreo Picnic 2022, we have Piel Camaleón, a bright and breezy indie jangle-pop outfit. WATER CUTS: A PROBLEM IN BOGOTÁ THAT REFLECTS A MUCH BIGGER... Oli Pritchard - March 21, 2022 Water water, absolutely nowhere and definitely not a drop to drink. Oliver Pritchard tries to get to the bottom of the great Chapinero drought. FESTIVAL ESTÉREO PICNIC 2022: BABELGAM Oli Pritchard - March 17, 2022 Next up in our series on Colombian bands at Festival Estéreo Picnic 2022, we’re chewing the fat with Babelgam, electro-clash punks with a pop edge. FESTIVAL ESTÉREO PICNIC 2022: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! Oli Pritchard - March 16, 2022 Colombian festivals don’t come any bigger than Festival Estéreo Picnic 2022. We’ve pulled together everything you need to know about the music as well as the practicalities. ELECTIONS IN COLOMBIA: ENTERING THE NEXT PHASE AS PETRO, GUTIÉRREZ, AND... Emma Newbery - March 15, 2022 After the legislative elections in Colombia on Sunday, the Senate is very divided. FESTIVAL ESTÉREO PICNIC 2022: MARGARITA SIEMPRE VIVA Oli Pritchard - March 11, 2022 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 Oli Pritchard - March 11, 2022 This weekend sees the first of what will probably be three sets of elections in Colombia this year. FITB THEATRE FESTIVAL IN BOGOTÁ 2022: BOGOTÁ PLAYS A LEADING ROLE Bradley Cashman - March 9, 2022 El Festival Iberoamericano de Teatro de Bogotá (FITB) is more than one show, one company, or one venue. It is the biggest theatre festival in Bogotá and one of the biggest on the planet. FESTIVAL ESTÉREO PICNIC 2022: LOS NIÑOS TELEPÁTICOS Oli Pritchard - March 7, 2022 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, as well as the festival itself. BOGOTÁ’S NEW NORMAL: END OF THE MASK-ERADE Oli Pritchard - March 1, 2022 Bogotá to go facemask-free as the return to normality continues. CONSTITUTIONAL COURT DECRIMINALISES ABORTION IN COLOMBIA Emma Newbery - February 28, 2022 Landmark decision means women in Colombia can now terminate a pregnancy up to the 24th week. THE EMBERA IN THE PARQUE NACIONAL SHOULDN’T BE USED AS PAWNS Oli Pritchard - February 2, 2022 Indigenous people deserve thoughtful solutions to their problems, not to be used as pieces in a political game. FUNDACIÓN MISIÓN ANIMAL: A REFUGE FOR BOGOTÁ’S STRAYS Katherine Gray - January 27, 2022 We speak to the founder of a refuge that houses some of the city's worst treated abandoned animals. OMICRON IN COLOMBIA: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Emma Newbery - December 21, 2021 The National Health Institute identified the first three cases of Omicron in Colombia. COLOMBIA VACCINATION CERTIFICATE: NEW RULES IF YOU’RE ENTERING FROM ABROAD Emma Newbery - December 7, 2021 From December 14 you’ll need a negative PCR test or a vaccine certificate to enter Colombia. COLOMBIA VS PARAGUAY, CAN COLOMBIA TAKE ANOTHER STEP TOWARDS THE WORLD... Freek Huigen - November 15, 2021 After four matches without scoring a goal, Colombia will receive Paraguay in Barranquilla on Tuesday. Can Colombia get on the winning path again? BRAZIL VS COLOMBIA, CAN COLOMBIA STAY ON TRACK FOR QATAR 2022? Freek Huigen - November 9, 2021 Last month, Colombia kept Brazil on a draw in Barranquilla and became the first country in this South American World Cup qualification to take points away from the Seleção. What will Brazil vs Colombia have in store this time? COLOMBIA TO REQUIRE VACCINATION CERTIFICATES FROM NOVEMBER 16 Emma Newbery - November 3, 2021 From November 16 anyone over 16 will need to show they’ve been vaccinated to get into bars, clubs, sports venues, and cinemas. COLOMBIA VS ECUADOR: CAN COLOMBIA TAKE ANOTHER LEAP TOWARDS WORLD CUP... Freek Huigen - October 13, 2021 Colombia will face direct rivals Ecuador in Barranquilla this Thursday. A victory for the home side could catapult Colombia into a comfortable position for qualification for Qatar 2022. COLOMBIA TAKES HOME VALUABLE POINT FROM URUGUAY Freek Huigen - October 7, 2021 Despite a difficult start, Colombia keeps Uruguay on 0-0 and stays in full strength for World Cup qualification for Qatar 2022. URUGUAY VS COLOMBIA, DIFFICULT WORLD CUP QUALIFIER Freek Huigen - October 6, 2021 Uruguay vs Colombia is the first match in the important October international break for Colombia, Thursday at 6pm COL time in Montevideo. IMPUNITY FOR FEMICIDE IN COLOMBIA IS STILL ABOVE 90% Hayley McCord - September 27, 2021 Like many countries, various forms of violence against women in Colombia increased during the pandemic. A LOOK INTO CHILD TRAFFICKING IN COLOMBIA Tereza Bizkova - September 27, 2021 This article was co-authored by Helene Dötsch Image courtesy of Yupachingping via Adobe Stock. “The pandemic... VACCINO: VACCINES GIVEN IN COLOMBIA ARE NOT CURRENTLY VALID IN THE... Oli Pritchard - September 25, 2021 International travel from Colombia remains difficult as some countries do not recognise the country’s vaccines. MARIO MENDOZA: A LIBRARY IS A VERY POWERFUL WEAPON Mat Youkee - September 24, 2021 The Colombian writer and journalist Mario Mendoza talks about gritty realism, literature, protests, and the pandemic. OKTOBERFEST ARRIVES IN BOGOTÁ Emma Newbery - September 23, 2021 Bogotá Beer Company are putting the pandemic behind them with a seasonal wheat beer and some Bavarian-style celebrations. CRAFT BEER BOGOTÁ: 13 PESOS Tristan Quigley - September 17, 2021 In our series about craft beer breweries in Bogotá, we look at 13 pesos. Photo: 13 pesos MEDELLÍN’S MIRACLE TRANSFORMATION: A HALF-TOLD STORY Emily Hart - September 11, 2021 We talk to some of the people involved in a new exhibition that highlights the many barrios on the outskirts of the city that lack basic infrastructure. DISPATCHES: GRAN ESTACIÓN PLAZA, BOGOTÁ Ethan Jacobs - September 3, 2021 Our regular column that gives a snapshot of Bogotá life takes us to the plaza outside Gran Estación. BOGOTÁ NIGHTS TURNS ONE! Oli Pritchard - August 26, 2021 As our Facebook Live show celebrates a year of broadcasting, we’re giving away prizes, find out more! COLOMBIA TO TAKE AFGHAN EVACUEES Emma Newbery - August 26, 2021 Colombia will act as a transit hub for Afghan migrants on their way to the US. But details are thin on the ground. ZOOM IN ON BOGOTÁ BY VIRTUAL TOUR Katherine Gray - July 30, 2021 A virtual tour lets you travel the world without worrying about Covid tests or quarantines. We speak to a Bogotá guide about how it works. INDEPENDENCE DAY: CELEBRATIONS AND PROTESTS Oli Pritchard - July 20, 2021 Independence day protests in Colombia unfolded peacefully for the most part as thousands took part in marches and other events. INDEPENDENCE DAY: NO SHAME IN WAVING THE COLOMBIAN FLAG Oli Pritchard - July 19, 2021 This independence day, we consider attitudes towards the Colombian flag and the way that it's flown by police, protestors, and presidents. DISPATCHES: MIGRACIÓN OFFICES Ethan Jacobs - July 13, 2021 Bogotá's Migración offices will be familiar to many foreigners in Colombia. Here's a snapshot of one October morning. FILM REVIEW: SORRY WE MISSED YOU Julio Bedón - July 12, 2021 Ken Loach’s latest film, Sorry We Missed You, is currently available in Colombian cinemas. Find out if it's worth a watch. A JAB IN THE ARM: GETTING VACCINATED IN BOGOTÁ Oli Pritchard - July 3, 2021 Here's how getting vaccinated in Bogota panned out for one writer this week. If you're next in line, find out what to expect. SIX COLOMBIANS IN TOUR DE FRANCE 2021 Freek Huigen - June 25, 2021 The Tour de France 2021 is about to start and after Giro d’Italia success with Egan Bernal earlier this year, cycling fans in Colombia can’t wait for a new grand tour. AN END TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS IN COLOMBIA? Steve Hide - June 7, 2021 The government announces ambitious plans to ease out of the crisis. But it could get worse before it gets better. HOW COLOMBIAN STUDENTS ARE FIGHTING SEXUAL AGGRESSION ON CAMPUS Cristina Dorado Suaza - June 3, 2021 Universities won't listen, but social media will. Here's how student groups are making sure that cases of sexual harassment don't remain hidden. 3 REASONS WHY COLOMBIA COULD BENEFIT FROM MEXICO’S OUTSOURCING BAN Craig Dempsey - May 31, 2021 Colombia could be well-positioned to take advantage of changes in Mexican outsourcing laws. KEEPING TABS ON COLOMBIA’S DEADLY PROTESTS Steve Hide - May 31, 2021 Struggling to tell what’s true and what’s not in the protests? We break down some of the fake news. ONE MONTH OF PROTESTS IN COLOMBIA: WHAT’S GOING ON? Oli Pritchard - May 28, 2021 It's been one month since protests in Colombia kicked off as people took to the street to express their frustration with the status quo. BOGOTÁ REOPENING FROM JUNE 8 Freek Huigen - May 27, 2021 Bogota reopening: COVID restrictions will be lifted in less than two weeks as authorities try to respond to people’s needs. BOGOTÁ RUNNING OUT OF DRINKING WATER Emma Newbery - May 15, 2021 Chemicals needed to purify the city’s water are not making it through the blockades, and the capital faces the possibility of running out of drinking water. COLOMBIA PROTESTS: WHAT’S GOING ON IN CALI? Emma Newbery - May 12, 2021 Cali has become the epicentre of Colombia’s protests. With an already heavy presence of armed gangs and high rates of both unemployment and poverty, it was a tinderbox. COLOMBIA MOURNS LUCAS VILLA Emma Newbery - May 10, 2021 Hospital confirms brain death of Lucas Villa, the protestor who was seen shaking hands with riot police on the day he was shot. COLOMBIA PROTESTS MAY 7: FOLLOW THE PROTESTS AS THEY HAPPEN Oli Pritchard - May 7, 2021 Colombia protests live. As the demonstrations reach their ninth day, we follow the demonstrations as they unfold. VIOLENT PROTESTS IN COLOMBIA: SEVEN DAYS OF PROTESTS Emma Newbery - May 5, 2021 Simmering social and economic tensions have led to violent clashes. What now? COLOMBIA NATIONAL STRIKE: MAY 5, LIVE, AS IT HAPPENS Oli Pritchard - May 5, 2021 Another Colombia national strike. Day 8 of protests begins in a passionate and peaceful manner as crowds gather throughout the country. BOGOTÁ MAY RESTRICTIONS: NO QUARANTINE THIS WEEKEND Freek Huigen - May 4, 2021 The capital is not past its third peak, but the COVID rules have been relaxed. TAX REFORM SCRAPPED, BUT PROTESTS IN COLOMBIA CONTINUE Emma Newbery - May 3, 2021 The resignation of the finance minister and withdrawal of reforms has not stopped nationwide demonstrations. NATIONAL STRIKE IN COLOMBIA: HOW IT UNFOLDED Emma Newbery - April 28, 2021 As darkness falls, protests in Bogotá continue. Here’s what happened today. COLOMBIA NATIONAL STRIKE: STRIKE A LIGHT Oli Pritchard - April 27, 2021 As the country gears up for protests, what can we expect? We’ve done our best to answer any questions you might have BOGOTÁ’S LATEST RED ALERT: NEW RESTRICTIONS IN THE CAPITAL Freek Huigen - April 26, 2021 Bogotá has introduced new stricter coronavirus measures -- schools and universities will be shut again and we all need to be home by 8pm. GOVERNMENT AUTHORISES COMMERCIAL COVID VACCINATIONS — BUT YOU CAN’T BUY ONE... Steve Hide - April 23, 2021 How is the vaccination process in Colombia going? Find out what's going on, if vaccines are effective and what will happen next. COLOMBIA TAX REFORM: A TAXING PROBLEM Oli Pritchard - April 22, 2021 Colombia’s byzantine taxation system needs desperate reform, but the public don’t think Carrasquilla has the answers. COVID THIRD PEAK: 8PM CURFEW WILL BEGIN IN BOGOTÁ TOMORROW Freek Huigen - April 19, 2021 As emergency room occupation hits highest levels yet, Bogotá is introducing an 8pm curfew. DISPATCHES: PARKWAY Ethan Jacobs - April 16, 2021 Our new feature will give you a snapshot of a different corner of Bogotá each month. We've all been stuck at home more this year, so one writer wanted to capture a taste of different parts of the city. First up? Parkway. THE MAYOR WHO CRIED WOLF? Oli Pritchard - April 15, 2021 As we enter an official third wave, public appetite for lockdown is stretching ever-thinner. RED ALERT! NEW MEASURES IN BOGOTÁ Oli Pritchard - April 13, 2021 Another red alert has been issued in Bogotá, meaning the extension of lockdown, with some changes. OLI’S BIG TOPIC: EVERYONE NEEDS A BIT OF PARKLIFE Oli Pritchard - April 9, 2021 Here's why Bogotá needs to keep its parks open during coronavirus lockdowns. BOGOTÁ’S POST-EASTER RESTRICTIONS Emma Newbery - April 6, 2021 As was to be expected, even after slightly muted Semana Santa celebrations, authorities plan to shut down Bogotá again this weekend. 8 COLOMBIAN HOLY WEEK BELIEFS YOU MIGHT NOT HAVE HEARD OF Juan Pablo Contreras Rios - April 5, 2021 Every country has its fair share of superstitions, many of which grew from religious beliefs. Easter in Colombia is no different SEMANA SANTA RESTRICTIONS – EASTER IN BOGOTÁ Emma Newbery - March 25, 2021 Claudia López introduces measures aimed at minimizing an Easter COVID outbreak. SPREAD YOUR WINGS AND DISCOVER HIDDEN COLOMBIA Oli Pritchard - March 18, 2021 It often feels like half of Colombia is crammed into the walls of the old city of Cartagena. If you’re looking to get away from the thronging hordes, check out our alternative destinations. FOREIGN FESTIVALS IN BOGOTÁ Oli Pritchard - March 11, 2021 A guide to some of the foreign festivals in Bogotá. Tune in to Facebook at 9pm to join the discussion live and mention anything we’ve missed, tell us stories or make comments. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY MARCH IN BOGOTÁ Emma Newbery - March 8, 2021 8M in Colombia: Thousands took to the streets today to campaign for equality and protest violence against women. COLOMBIA BEGINS ITS COVID-19 VACCINATION Emma Newbery - February 17, 2021 COVID-19 vaccination in Colombia began today and Bogotá will get its first vaccinations tomorrow. The health ministry are confident 35 million people will be vaccinated by the end of the year. CRAFT BEER BOGOTÁ: VISTALEGRE Tristan Quigley - February 4, 2021 In our series of craft beer brewers in Bogotá, we next look at Vistalegre. BOGOTÁ RELAXES CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS Freek Huigen - February 2, 2021 Bogotá’s mayor Claudia López announced today the city is no longer on red alert. As such, some of the stricter restrictions will be relaxed. SURPRISING NEW LOCKDOWN RULES IN BOGOTÁ Oli Pritchard - January 27, 2021 New lockdown rules Bogotá: The latest measures come as a surprise to many, as they are much lighter than had been expected. CORONAVIRUS IN THE CAPITAL: BOGOTÁ’S RED ALERT CONTINUES Freek Huigen - January 18, 2021 Latest COVID restrictions in Bogotá include night time curfew and third weekend of lockdown. UK TRAVEL BAN FOR SOUTH AMERICA — INCLUDING COLOMBIA Oli Pritchard - January 14, 2021 UK government will stop non-essential travel from South America and Portugal on Friday. Residents and nationals will be allowed to enter. REINALDO RUEDA APPOINTED NEW COLOMBIA MANAGER Freek Huigen - January 14, 2021 Reinaldo Rueda has been announced as the new head coach of the Colombian national team. CITYWIDE LOCKDOWN FOR THE WEEKEND IN BOGOTÁ Oli Pritchard - January 12, 2021 New Bogotá restrictions include a citywide lockdown for the weekend, six more areas in strict quarantine and changes to some existing measures. COLOMBIA’S TENSE WAIT FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINE Gerald Barr - January 11, 2021 Will we get coronavirus jabs any time soon? Or just more hot air? A quick Q&A on the country’s plans to inoculate against COVID-19. HOW TO GET A CORONAVIRUS TEST IN BOGOTÁ Oli Pritchard - January 8, 2021 Looking for a COVID-19 test in Bogotá? All the info you need below, from prices and times to links and medical advice. BOGOTÁ ON RED ALERT: CITYWIDE CURFEW Freek Huigen - January 7, 2021 As cases continue to rise, mayor warns that the new strain may have arrived in the capital. BOGOTÁ REINTRODUCES STRICT QUARANTINE MEASURES Freek Huigen - January 4, 2021 New Bogotá quarantine measures in place: Suba, Engativá and Usaquén will return to strict lockdown at midnight. FURTHER CORONAVIRUS RESTRICTIONS FOR BOGOTÁ OVER CHRISTMAS Oli Pritchard - December 22, 2020 Confusion reigns as a last-minute announcement over additional holiday restrictions hits Bogotá. COVID CHRISTMAS RESTRICTIONS IN COLOMBIA Emma Newbery - December 18, 2020 If you’re planning your New Year and Christmas celebrations, here are the rules you need to know about. DRINK UP: ALCOHOL SALES FORBIDDEN AFTER 10PM Freek Huigen - December 15, 2020 Colombia enforces controls on alcohol sales as intensive care occupation rises. I’M DREAMING OF AN IDARTES CHRISTMAS Emma Newbery - December 13, 2020 We caught up with Idartes’ Mauricio Galeano to find out about their plans for reactivating theatre and dance in the city. HOPULUS: HAVE YOU HEARD THE ONE WHERE BOLÍVAR AND SANTANDER WALK... Tristan Quigley - December 11, 2020 German style biergarten Hopulus is the latest in our line of craft beer reviews. FROM FEMININE RESILIENCE TO FEMININE LEADERSHIP Noémie Dreux - December 9, 2020 Survivors of sexual violence raise their voices and work together for justice. PROVIDENCIA AND SAN ANDRÉS HARD HIT BY HURRICANE IOTA Emma Newbery - November 18, 2020 Thousands of families without homes or water as category five hurricane devastates Colombia’s Caribbean coast. CRAFT BEER BOGOTÁ: 3 CÁRITES, HOT BEER FOR COLD NIGHTS Tristan Quigley - November 13, 2020 Specialising in unusual flavours while never being too gimmicky, 3 Cárites has a well-founded reputation in the Bogotá craft beer scene LA CEBOLLA: COLOMBIA, LAND OF THE FREE Oli Pritchard - November 11, 2020 Some Republicans might consider emigrating and seeking a life more open to freedom away from BIG GOVERNMENT. Colombia’s a good option. DON’T STOP THE MUSIC… JUST BE RESPONSIBLE ABOUT IT Emma Newbery - November 6, 2020 Fiestas are coming back to Bogotá – here are some picks for this weekend. COLOMBIAN HALLOWEEN: PROMISES OF LOVE, SEX AND MONEY Juan Pablo Contreras Rios - October 30, 2020 In the run-up to Halloween we speak to some of Bogotá’s sorcerers and practitioners of black and white magic – including a man who says he is the son of Satan. LIVABILITY IN COLOMBIA: IS THIS A CITY FOR CARS OR PEOPLE? Oli Pritchard - October 29, 2020 Bogotá is dominated by motorised transport – but is that a good thing? HALLOWEEN: A DATE WITH MAGIC Juan Pablo Contreras Rios - October 29, 2020 Witches and sorcerers are not just for Halloween in Colombia. CRAFT BEER BOGOTÁ: WICCA, A WITCH’S BREW Oli Pritchard - October 23, 2020 Wicca Cervecería is one of the capital’s newest breweries and they’re ready to bewitch you before Halloween with a new brew hot off their cauldron at 2600 Brauhaus tomorrow. CYCLING ISN’T A CAPITAL CRIME Oli Pritchard - October 22, 2020 With various videos showing motorists flagrantly endangering cyclists, it’s time for the alcaldía to protect vulnerable road users. CRAFT BEER BOGOTÁ: POLA DEL PUB, THE PUB OF MANY NAMES Tristan Quigley - October 21, 2020 Whether you know them as Pola del Pub, The Irish Pub or just El Irish, the founders’ decades of experience shows through in these beers. COLOMBIA SEES ANOTHER DAY OF NATIONAL STRIKE ACTION Emma Newbery - October 21, 2020 Protests will take place throughout the country today, in spite of COVID-19 concerns. CRAFT BEER BOGOTÁ: HEAVY METAL BREWING FROM TOMAHAWK Tristan Quigley - October 15, 2020 Metalheads Sergio and Richard from Cervecería Tomahawk are reopening this week in Cedritos Photo: Tomahawk SPORTING CHANCE: WE TALK ABOUT COLOMBIAN SPORT Oli Pritchard - October 15, 2020 The Bogotá Post is going live on Facebook at 9pm again tonight, this time talking about Colombian sport. CRAFT BEER BOGOTÁ: GIGANTE IN NAME AND FLAVOUR! Tristan Quigley - October 9, 2020 Gigante is the small brewery that’s big on flavour. They’ve reopened and are ready to go. CRAFT BEER BOGOTÁ: CHELARTE, EASY DRINKING, EVEN EASIER TO ORDER! Tristan Quigley - October 8, 2020 Keep your fridge well stocked even if you’re not going out, as craft beer pioneers Chelarte continue to offer an excellent domicilio service. 5 DO’S AND DON’TS TO APPLYING FOR A COLOMBIAN VISA Emma Newbery - October 5, 2020 Applying for a visa in Colombia? Here are some simple rules to follow. CRAFT BEER BOGOTÁ: YOU’RE WELCOME AT NON GRATA Tristan Quigley - October 2, 2020 As the craft beer revolution in Colombia gathers pace, more innovative and interesting venues are popping up too. La Embajada gives you the element of gunpowder to go with your ale. CRAFT BEER BOGOTÁ: TIERRA SANTA Tristan Quigley - September 25, 2020 In a new series focusing on craft beer in Bogotá, we look at Tierra Santa CRAFT BEER BOGOTÁ: MELA’S Tristan Quigley - September 24, 2020 In a new series focusing on craft beer in Bogotá, we look at Mela's HEALTH INSURANCE NOW REQUIRED FOR MANY COLOMBIAN VISA APPLICATIONS Sophie Foggin - September 24, 2020 Colombia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says international insurance necessary for V visas to avoid burdening the health system. CRAFT BEER BOGOTÁ: MADRIGUERA Tristan Quigley - September 17, 2020 In a new series focusing on craft beer in Bogotá, we look at the latest addition to the 45, Madriguera BOGOTÁ MOURNS THOSE LOST AFTER THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF THE PAST... Jared Wade - September 13, 2020 With more than a dozen people left dead this week in Bogotá during protests against the police killing of Javier Ordóñez, the city is in mourning. MEDELLÍN DEMONSTRATIONS MET WITH HEAVY REPRESSION FROM AUTHORITIES Sophie Foggin - September 13, 2020 Colombia's nationwide protests continue as one demonstrator in Medellín reports being kicked by riot police. POLICE VIOLENCE PROTESTS SPREAD IN COLOMBIA AS DEATH TOLLS RISES Sophie Foggin - September 11, 2020 Protests and violence spread from Bogotá to other Colombian cities as the Colombian government admits fault and suspends police officers. COLOMBIAN POLICE: NOT BAD APPLES, BUT A ROTTEN ORCHARD Oli Pritchard - September 11, 2020 Bogotá boiled over dramatically this week, but where does the blame lie? IN PHOTOS: THE AFTERMATH OF BOGOTÁ’S PROTESTS Jared Wade - September 10, 2020 Incinerated buses are towed away, over 50 CAIs have been damaged and police ready themselves for more protests. BOGOTÁ NIGHTS: LAST NIGHT’S RIOTS, AND WHY COLOMBIA? Oli Pritchard - September 10, 2020 In tonight’s episode of Bogotá Nights, Brendan and Oli discuss what they like about living in Colombia, as well as their take on the events of the last few days. VIOLENT PROTESTS IN BOGOTÁ LEAVE 7 CONFIRMED DEAD Emma Newbery - September 10, 2020 Seven die overnight as protest over police brutality spread across the capital. BOGOTÁ BURNS AS PROTESTS ERUPT AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY Oli Pritchard - September 9, 2020 Videos of police brutality showing Javier Ordóñez being taser-ed by the police have sparked protests throughout the city. 4 THINGS TO TAKE AWAY FROM THE FIRST WEEK OF THE... Freek Huigen - September 9, 2020 Coronavirus is still dominating the news, but sports are back on as well around the globe, including the Tour de France. And it is a feast for the Colombian cycling fans as the Colombians are looking good. What can we take away from the first 11 days of the Tour? JAMES RODRÍGUEZ JOINS EVERTON Tristan Quigley - September 7, 2020 Everton signs Colombian golden boy James Rodríguez after agreeing a €25 million fee with Real Madrid. BOGOTÁ REOPENING: WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU’RE GOING OUT FOR COFFEE Jared Wade - September 5, 2020 Restaurants and cafés are now allowed to open from Thursday to Sunday. Here are some pictures of a newly re-opened Chapinero. THE BOGOTÁ POST LAUNCHES BOGOTÁ NIGHTS, A RADIO SHOW WITH FENALPRENSA Sophie Foggin - September 3, 2020 Listen in at 9 pm tonight for the second episode of Bogotá Nights, a live English-language radio show from The Bogotá Post. OPTIMISM, RESILIENCE, AND WORRY: BOGOTÁ’S BUSINESSES SPEAK ABOUT THEIR NEW REALITY Emma Newbery - September 3, 2020 COVID-19 has taken its toll on the city we know and love. But will the 'New Reality' bring enough change for Bogotá's businesses? COLOMBIAN FOOTBALL TO RETURN ON SEPTEMBER 8 Freek Huigen - September 1, 2020 Six months after the last official match was played in Colombia, football returns with Junior de Barranquilla vs América de Cali for the Superliga. CIVILIANS ‘BEAR BRUNT OF VIOLENCE’ AS WAVE OF MASSACRES SWEEPS ACROSS... Sophie Foggin - September 1, 2020 Organisations warn that unless Colombia takes its obligations to former fighters more seriously we will see more killings. 5 THINGS WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO NOW BOGOTA’S STRICT LOCKDOWN IS... Oli Pritchard - August 30, 2020 The rules have changed, meaning that a lot of things are going to be possible for the first time in a long while. END OF BOGOTÁ QUARANTINE: 5 THINGS THAT CAN JOG ON Oli Pritchard - August 29, 2020 With our Brave New Reality now firmly in place, let’s all wave goodbye to this list of irritations…hopefully! BOGOTÁ QUARANTINE: IT WASN’T ALL BAD, WAS IT? Oli Pritchard - August 28, 2020 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 to in the brave new reality. COLOMBIA’S QUARANTINE FINALLY COMES TO AN END Freek Huigen - August 26, 2020 Colombian authorities have announced what amounts to a shift change in coronavirus measures. Come September, restaurants can open (with restrictions), intercity transport will be allowed and we’ll even see domestic flights. BOGOTÁ’S STRICT QUARANTINE: CUARENTENA IN THE STRICTEST SENSE? Oli Pritchard - August 16, 2020 With seven sectors of the city under strict quarantine, this final fortnight is being enforced more strictly in Bogotá. STRICT QUARANTINE FOR SEVEN BOGOTÁ ZONES, THIS TIME INCLUDING CANDELARIA, TEUSAQUILLO... Freek Huigen - August 13, 2020 Mayor announces widespread measures to restrict movement and activity in the Colombian capital. HOUSE ARREST FOR EX-PRESIDENT ÁLVARO URIBE VÉLEZ Emma Newbery - August 4, 2020 Colombia’s Supreme Court has put Álvaro Uribe Vélez under house arrest while it decides whether he should stand trial for bribery and witness tampering. INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY: ESSENTIALS FOR BUSINESS RESILIENCE IN LATIN AMERICA Craig Dempsey - August 3, 2020 Survey respondents are cautiously optimistic about the region’s ability to bounce back. COLOMBIA’S QUARANTINE MEASURES EXTENDED UNTIL AUGUST 30 Freek Huigen - July 28, 2020 President Duque announces that Colombia's mandatory isolation will continue for another month, with targeted measures depending on the levels of COVID-19 infection. NEW CYCLE LANES: A BOGOTÁ BUNGLE Oli Pritchard - July 28, 2020 Cone, but not forgotten: the strange case of Séptima’s invisible cycle lane. CUARENTENA ESTRICTA: HOW WAS IT FOR YOU? Oli Pritchard - July 27, 2020 As Chapinero joins seven other sectors in exiting two weeks of strict quarantine, we evaluate the effects of the increased lockdown. GETTING A CORONAVIRUS TEST IN BOGOTÁ: FIRST PERSON ACCOUNT Tristan Quigley - July 23, 2020 As the number of coronavirus cases in Bogotá climbs towards its peak, more and more people are interested in getting tested. We find out how it works. STRICT QUARANTINE TO RETURN TO BOGOTÁ Oli Pritchard - July 10, 2020 As coronavirus continues to grow in the capital, mayor Claudia López has announced stricter rules as of Monday. CONSTRUCTING PEACE CONTINUES EVEN DURING LOCKDOWN Tasha Sandoval - July 3, 2020 Series of Facebook Live conversations offer a chance to understand the work involved in historical memory. WORRIED ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS IN COLOMBIA DURING THE PANDEMIC? HERE’S WHAT... Craig Dempsey - July 2, 2020 A worldwide pandemic during the first half of the fiscal year was not anticipated. As Colombia closes its borders, implements new temporary trade and travel policies, the future of global business is unsure. VIRTUAL DRAG SHOW TO CELEBRATE PRIDE IN COLOMBIA Emma Newbery - June 28, 2020 If you're missing this year's Pride celebrations, why not join in tonight's virtual drag show? GOING LOCAL IN CORONAVIRUS: THE VIRAL VERSUS THE VIRUS Gerald Barr - June 24, 2020 In Colombia, coronavirus conspiracy theories are growing online. Is there an antidote? BLACK LIVES MATTER COMES TO COLOMBIA Sanoja Bhaumik - June 23, 2020 Justice for George Floyd, Justice for Anderson Arboleda: Black Lives Matter in Colombia LET’S WALK THE LINE: JOHNNY CASH VIRTUAL TRIBUTE TONIGHT Emma Newbery - June 20, 2020 Smoking Molly, Carlos Reyes and La Pole Artesanal want to help keep the city's music scene afloat with tonight's livestream. OLI’S BIG TOPIC: WHO POLICES THE POLICE? Oli Pritchard - June 20, 2020 There’s a clear discrepancy between what is officially allowed and what is actually happening in Bogotá at the moment. TRACKING CORONAVIRUS: SHOULD YOU INSTALL THE CORONAPP? Jessy Edwards - June 19, 2020 Countries around the world are grappling with the technological and privacy issues generated by coronavirus tracking applications – and Colombia's CoronApp is unlikely to win any prizes. COLOMBIAN GOVERNMENT AID DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Tasha Sandoval - June 17, 2020 Millions of Colombians are struggling to put food on the table and keep roofs over their heads. Government aid initiatives are reaching some – but not all – of those in need. CORONAVIRUS HITS COLOMBIAN PRISON POPULATION HARD Jessy Edwards - June 4, 2020 Critics say the government’s response to early warnings about the spread of COVID-19 in Colombian prisons was too little, too late. BOGOTÁ LOCKDOWN EXTENDED UNTIL JUNE 15 Freek Huigen - May 28, 2020 Bogotá mayor Claudia López confirms the capital will not lift its isolation measures at the end of this month. CORONAVIRUS COLOMBIA: NEW PHASE OF LOCKDOWN TO BEGIN IN JUNE –... Freek Huigen - May 28, 2020 Details announced on how Colombia's phase two of quarantine will work amidst rumours that hotspots will remain locked down. WASTE IN THE TIMES OF COVID-19 bogotapost - May 24, 2020 Recicladores and rubbish collectors are on the frontline too. THE BICYCLE MESSENGER DURING CORONAVIRUS: “PEOPLE ARE TREATING THE RULES MUCH... Oli Pritchard - May 22, 2020 Although many are working from home, some people have been working throughout the emergency. We spoke to a bicycle messenger, a key worker on the frontlines of the COVID response. RUNNING FOR RECYCLERS, A SOCIALLY-DISTANCED MARATHON Jennifer Bitterly - May 21, 2020 Tomorrow, May 22, support a local-led project “Recycling Love” through a run-a-thon fundraiser sponsored by the British Embassy. QUARANTINE IN COLOMBIA EXTENDED AGAIN – THIS TIME UNTIL MAY 31 Emma Newbery - May 19, 2020 President Duque announces that Colombia’s quarantine will be extended until the end of the month AVIANCA’S BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION EXPLAINED Emma Newbery - May 16, 2020 As Colombia’s largest airline files for bankruptcy protection, we answer your questions about what it means. MEDELLÍN’S HOMELESS POPULATION AT INCREASED RISK DUE TO CORONAVIRUS Sophie Foggin - May 15, 2020 They’ve already been through trauma. Now COVID-19 is a ticking time bomb for Medellín’s most vulnerable ORANGE ALERT: NEW CORONAVIRUS CONTROLS IN PARTS OF BOGOTÁ Oli Pritchard - May 14, 2020 Day 58 of quarantine saw special measures introduced for five areas in Bogotá, the orange alert. Also protests from sex workers. COLOMBIAN FILM INDUSTRY GRANTS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL RELIEF Tasha Sandoval - May 14, 2020 Gig workers in the field are eligible to apply for emergency funds. Meanwhile, Bogotá’s premier indie theatre is in a fight for survival. BEHIND CLOSED DOORS: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN IN QUARANTINE Jennifer Bitterly - May 13, 2020 As tensions and challenges from the nationwide quarantine increase, the usual channels that might pick up on abuse are not working. ‘STRANGER THAN WINNING THE LOTTERY:’ HUMBLE COLOMBIAN FAMILY GOES VIRAL ON... Jessy Edwards - May 11, 2020 A widowed Colombian farmer and her two young sons have gone viral on YouTube, to their own shock and surprise. Now their videos are educating viewers on the realities of life as a campesino. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: THE ‘SHADOW PANDEMIC’ Tasha Sandoval - May 10, 2020 Violence against women during Colombia’s quarantine has increased, prompting some chains to allow women to denounce violence when they are shopping. CORONAVIRUS IN COLOMBIA: MAY 7 UPDATE Emma Newbery - May 7, 2020 Key points on coronavirus in Colombia: 407 deaths and 9,456 cases, quarantine extended until May 25, crisis in the Amazonas and peak could be July or August COLOMBIA EXTENDS QUARANTINE UNTIL MAY 25, BUT RELAXES RULES Freek Huigen - May 5, 2020 With less than a week to go until May 11 when the current quarantine is set to end, Colombian President Iván Duque announced that the obligatory lockdown will again be extended until May 25. FORMER COFFEE PLANTATION BECOMES CORONAVIRUS REFUGE FOR INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS Jessy Edwards - May 5, 2020 After the founders of ArteSumapaz, an art centre just outside Bogotá invited anyone stranded to spend quarantine with them, 13 poets, painters, musicians and other creators spent lockdown together. USE GOOGLE STREET VIEW TO QUENCH YOUR COLOMBIAN TRAVEL THIRST Artemis Maria Papoutsakis - May 3, 2020 With planes grounded and intercity buses still banned, this weekend we’re exploring the best of Colombia on our computers. CORONAVIRUS IN COLOMBIA: MAY 1 UPDATE Emma Newbery - May 1, 2020 Our regular roundup of COVID-19 cases in Colombia. BOGOTÁ QUARANTINE: ENGATIVÁ STORIES Jessy Edwards - May 1, 2020 In Engativá, busier streets and roadways indicate people are itching for things to go back to normal. BOGOTÁ ALLOWS EXERCISE DURING QUARANTINE… FOR NOW Freek Huigen - April 27, 2020 This morning bogotanos were allowed to walk, jog, or run between 6am and 10am. WHAT’S BEEN THE IMPACT OF BOGOTÁ’S PICO Y GÉNERO? Tasha Sandoval - April 24, 2020 The capital’s controversial pico y género policy has been in effect for well over a week now, though not without vocal opposition from trans rights organisations with concerns over discrimination and violence. COLOMBIA LOCKDOWN TO CONTINUE UNTIL MAY 11 Freek Huigen - April 20, 2020 President Duque announces that construction and manufacturing sectors will be able to return to work after April 27. KEY MEDICAL WORKER SAYS, ‘WE ARE FAR FROM FLATTENING THE CURVE’ Oli Pritchard - April 20, 2020 Coronavirus doesn’t only affect medical staff who work directly with patients affected by the illness. The knock-on effect to other areas of healthcare has also been profound, as we found out when we spoke to an epidemiologist. CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN: SOME HOPE FOR THOSE ON THE BREADLINE Jenna Abaakouk - April 19, 2020 The COVID-19 lockdown has brought – or exacerbated – the hardships felt by many on a daily basis. Here’s how two local restaurants are providing lunches for homeless people. KEY MEDICAL WORKERS IN THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS: THE RESPIRATORY NURSE Oli Pritchard - April 18, 2020 Many are working from home, others have no work to go to. Some people, though, are key workers for society in the COVID-19 crisis and have to continue turning up in person. CORONAVIRUS IN COLOMBIA: APRIL 17 UPDATE Emma Newbery - April 17, 2020 Our regular roundup of COVID-19 cases in Colombia. GAITÁN’S MEMORY WOULD BE BEST SERVED BY HELPING THE COUNTRY’S WORST-OFF Jennifer Bitterly - April 15, 2020 The commemoration of Colombia’s National Day of Solidarity for Victims of the Armed Conflict was muted this year as the novel coronavirus lockdown forced individuals to shelter-in-place. BOGOTÁ QUARANTINE: THE CENTRE UNDER LOCKDOWN bogotapost - April 10, 2020 There’s always a mishmash of people in the centre of the city and that’s magnified with the quarantine that has now been extended to April 26. NEW QUARANTINE POLICY IN THE CAPITAL: PICO Y GÉNERO Tasha Sandoval - April 9, 2020 Claudia López announces gender-based restrictions to mobility. KEEP UP YOUR SPANISH DURING THE QUARANTINE Tasha Sandoval - April 8, 2020 Are you in quarantine alone or with other non-Spanish speakers? Worried that you might backtrack on all of the language progress you have made living in Colombia? For better or worse, you likely have the internet at your fingertips. How to keep your Spanish up to date. CORONAVIRUS ECONOMY: THE OUTLOOK IS BLEAK FOR COLOMBIA Mat Youkee - April 7, 2020 Coronavirus has hit the economy of Colombia hard, but just how bad are the long-term prospects? We take a look at what could happen post-virus. DUQUE EXTENDS COLOMBIA’S QUARANTINE UNTIL APRIL 26 Freek Huigen - April 6, 2020 After 13 days of quarantine, Colombia will extend the obligatory lockdown by two more weeks. BOGOTÁ QUARANTINE: TEUSAQUILLO STORIES bogotapost - April 6, 2020 How is the national quarantine affecting your barrio? We’ve been talking to people all over the city, with today Teusaquillo. CORONAVIRUS IN COLOMBIA: APRIL 5 UPDATE Steve Hide - April 5, 2020 Our update on Coronavirus stats in Colombia and where the COVID-19 curve is heading. BOGOTÁ QUARANTINE: LIFE IN USAQUÉN bogotapost - April 4, 2020 As we come to the end of the second week of lockdown, we get our readers and contributors to tell us what's going on under quarantine in Usaquén and around. CORONAVIRUS IN COLOMBIA: APRIL 3 UPDATE Steve Hide - April 3, 2020 Coronavirus cases are still going up in Colombia - but not as fast as expected. We bring you the latest. PERFORMANCES DURING CORONAVIRUS: THE SHOW MUST GO ON Tasha Sandoval - April 3, 2020 Local performers respond to the coronavirus quarantine with virtual performances and programming BOGOTÁ QUARANTINE: SOACHA’S RED CLOTHS Emilse Cruz Villada - April 3, 2020 Quarantine or no quarantine, there are still a lot of people in Soacha who can’t afford to stay home. A lot of people are staying in, but there’s still plenty of activity on the streets. CORONAVIRUS: BOGOTÁ’S VENEZUELAN MIGRANTS FACE TOUGH CHOICES Steve Hide - April 2, 2020 Venezuelan migrants in Bogotá face extra hardships under Colombia's quarantine, BOGOTÁ QUARANTINE: CHAPI UNDER LOCKDOWN bogotapost - April 2, 2020 As city's around the world shut down to stop the sread of the coronavirus, we talking to people in Chapinero about how quarantine is affecting them. CORONAVIRUS IN COLOMBIA: APRIL 1 UPDATE Steve Hide - April 1, 2020 Colombia now has community transmission of COVID-19- the virus is on the loose. ANTI-VIRUS HACKING! Artemis Maria Papoutsakis - April 1, 2020 This weekend, Latin America is hacking the virus. Join the Online Hackathon today from your couch and help create solutions to the Covid-19 crisis across Latin America. SMALL BUSINESSES SUFFER FROM THE CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN Oli Pritchard - April 1, 2020 As talk grows of an extension to the national quarantine, many small businesses are worried. FEMICIDE LAWS FAIL TO PROTECT TRANSGENDER WOMEN Ethan Jacobs - March 31, 2020 Transgender women in Colombia face a level of persecution that’s often hard to fathom. CORONAVIRUS CASES IN COLOMBIA: MARCH 30 UPDATE Steve Hide - March 30, 2020 Coronavirus could kill 3,000 in Colombia, say experts. We look at the latest COVID-19 stats. HOW YOU CAN HELP VULNERABLE BOGOTANOS DURING THE QUARANTINE Sanoja Bhaumik - March 29, 2020 As Bogotá shuts down to slow the spread of the coronavirus, many who were already living day to day are struggling to find food or put a roof over their heads. How can you help? CORONAVIRUS IN COLOMBIA: MARCH 28 UPDATE Steve Hide - March 28, 2020 As numbers go up, we bring you the latest coronavirus data and look at how COVID-19 is affecting Colombia, and what might happen in the future. CORONAVIRUS: WHAT WERE WE THINKING? Phil Dyer - March 27, 2020 What caused so many world leaders to stick their heads in the sand and act as though the novel coronavirus was not going to spread? CORONAVIRUS IN COLOMBIA: MARCH 26 UPDATE Steve Hide - March 26, 2020 As residents of Colombia get used to their national quarantine, the country now has 491 coronavirus cases and six deaths. We bring the latest stats. CORONAVIRUS CASES IN COLOMBIA: MARCH 24 UPDATE Steve Hide - March 24, 2020 Colombia now has 306 coronavirus cases. We bring the latest stats and analysis. COLOMBIA’S QUARANTINE 101: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Tasha Sandoval - March 23, 2020 Citizens must stay at home until April 13 unless they have a good reason -- like needing food or medicine -- to be out. CEASEFIRE CALL TO ARMED GROUPS DURING CORONAVIRUS Steve Hide - March 23, 2020 Civil organisations are calling on armed gangs to “stop military action” during the coronavirus pandemic. QUARANTINING OR COUCH-POTATOING? WORKOUT IN QUARANTINE Tasha Sandoval - March 22, 2020 Get off the couch and take advantage of the best free or free trial workout offerings on the web. CORONAVIRUS CASES IN COLOMBIA: MARCH 22 UPDATE Steve Hide - March 22, 2020 Colombia announces its first coronavirus deaths. Total cases in the country are 231 WHAT IT’S LIKE GOING OUT DURING BOGOTÁ’S QUARANTINE Oli Pritchard - March 21, 2020 So what is like out on the streets of Bogotá? Well, with two energetic huskies in the house, there’s a pressing need for me to be out of the house and making use of those 20 minute walking slots. COLOMBIA TO ENTER COMPLETE QUARANTINE Emma Newbery - March 20, 2020 President Duque announces that Colombia will go into a total shutdown from midnight on Tuesday, March 24. CORONAVIRUS CASES IN COLOMBIA: MARCH 20 UPDATE Steve Hide - March 20, 2020 145 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Colombia so far, with no confirmed deaths. This tally puts us in 55th place worldwide. BOGOTÁ QUARANTINE, DAY 1: KEEP SANE AND ENTERTAINED bogotapost - March 20, 2020 As the capital enters four days of quarantine, we’ll be bringing you a few Colombia-related ideas of things to do each day. BOGOTÁ’S ISOLATION DRILL: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SIMULACRO Emma Newbery - March 19, 2020 Bogotanos will be forced to stay at home over the holiday weekend in a four-day citywide shut down, aimed at preparing the city for a serious novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. VISAS IN THE TIME OF THE CORONAVIRUS Oli Pritchard - March 18, 2020 There’s a lot of information and disinformation flying around about COVID-19, more commonly known as the coronavirus. We asked Migración Colombia to solve some of the problems that readers have told us they’re worried about. Here are the answers BOGOTÁ TO SHUT DOWN FOR FOUR DAYS IN CORONAVIRUS DRILL Emma Newbery - March 17, 2020 Bogotá mayor Claudia López announced this evening that the capital would shut down over the coming bank holiday weekend in an isolation simulation. The mayor called on people to remain in their houses for four days, beginning on Friday March 20. THE PARTY’S OVER: CORONAVIRUS CASES BRING COLOMBIAN CLAMPDOWN Steve Hide - March 17, 2020 As the coronavirus spreads in Colombia, local authorities are imposing curfews and banning the sale of alcohol. DUQUE DECLARES HEALTH EMERGENCY OVER COVID-19 Emma Newbery - March 16, 2020 The number of COVID-19 cases in Colombia reached 54 today, with nine new cases confirmed in Bogotá this morning. BOGOTÁ ON ‘YELLOW ALERT’ TO CONTAIN CORONAVIRUS Steve Hide - March 12, 2020 Bogota awoke to new rules from the authorities aimed at reducing the contagen and getting ahead of the global outbreak. VISITORS FROM COUNTRIES WITH HIGH RATES OF CORONAVIRUS MUST SELF-ISOLATE FOR... Steve Hide - March 11, 2020 Foreigners failing to comply face deportation, say health authorities as Colombia’s confirmed cases hit nine. RESTRICTIVE ABORTION LEGISLATION UPHELD IN COLOMBIA Tasha Sandoval - March 11, 2020 Since 2006, Colombia has been considered a regional leader in defending women’s reproductive rights. That may have changed on March 2 when the Constitutional Court voted to uphold its 2006 abortion legislation SEXUAL HARASSMENT ON CAMPUS: SILENT NO MORE Genevieve Glatsky - March 8, 2020 Feminist collective Destapa la Olla organise topless demonstration to call attention to sexual assault on campus and give voice to victims' experiences. CORONAVIRUS ARRIVES IN COLOMBIA: FIRST CASE CONFIRMED IN BOGOTÁ Steve Hide - March 6, 2020 In keeping with its globe-trotting character, coronavirus has landed in Colombia by plane from Italy, according to Bogota-based health officials. MODAL VERBS: CAN YOU FEEL THE LOVE TONIGHT? Phil Stoneman - March 3, 2020 Can you use modal verbs correctly, or might you make a mistake? Follow our guide and you should be perfect. TODOS SOMOS: FROM CÚCUTA TO BOGOTÁ BY FOOT Tasha Sandoval - March 2, 2020 Todos Somos is collecting first person narratives from Venezuelan migrants and refugees and sharing them through books and performance. STATE OF THE NATION: HIGHER EDUCATION Tasha Sandoval - February 27, 2020 Higher education funding per student has decreased dramatically in the past decade and the deficit won’t be easy to bridge. TIME FOR A TRANSPORTATION TRANSFORMATION: THE REGIOTRAM Sanoja Bhaumik - February 26, 2020 Beyond Metro and TransMilenio, changes in other forms of transport are set to take place in the capital region. With RegioTram, bike lanes, and ride-sharing, residents may have many options for cleaner, more efficient transportation. TRANSMILENIO TRUMPS TRANVIA ON SÉPTIMA AND AVENIDA 68 Sanoja Bhaumik - February 25, 2020 The controversial TransMilenio on Séptima has failed to gain popular support, while the TransMilenio on Avenida 68 has the green light. TRANSPORT BOGOTÁ: CONSTRUCTION TO START ON BOGOTÁ’S METRO Sanoja Bhaumik - February 24, 2020 Are the brakes finally off for the Bogotá’s metro construction? The constructors say they will break ground in April. ART WHISPERS: THIS MONTH’S BOGOTÁ GALLERY ROUND-UP Sanoja Bhaumik - February 21, 2020 From commentary on the art market to perspectives on the paro, there’s plenty of art to see in the city. WHY COLOMBIAN PROTESTS NEITHER REPRESENT A SECOND CHILE NOR ARE PART... Lukas Kaldenhoff - February 21, 2020 Although Chilean and Colombian unrests have things in common, a comparison of both country’s protest movements is completely unfounded. REINVENTED UBER RETURNS TO COLOMBIA Emma Newbery - February 20, 2020 Uber, the popular rideshare app that was banned from Colombia at the end of January has found a legal loophole and re-opened its operations. FILM REVIEW: LA SINFÓNICA DE LOS ANDES Julio Bedón - February 20, 2020 In La Sinfónica de los Andes, legendary anthropologist and filmmaker Marta Rodríguez goes into northern Cauca to examine the disastrous consequences of war on a small Nasa community grieving the loss of numerous children who have fallen victim of the conflict. SPANISH LANGUAGE: DO YOU KNOW YOUR EGGS? Ángela Forero-Aponte - February 19, 2020 Do you know eggs-actly how to order huevos for breakfast? We give you some eggs-amples of what to say. It’s no yolk. VENEZUELA: WHEN THE WHEELS FALL OFF… Gerald Barr - February 17, 2020 Going local goes further afield with a Venezuelan trip where petrol is free and the shops are full but there’s no money to spend. EDUCATION FIRST 1-2 CONFIRMS VICTORY FOR HIGUITA IN THE TOUR COLOMBIA Oli Pritchard - February 16, 2020 EF cycling finished in a 1-2 on the last day to confirm Sergio Higuita’s win in the six-day race SECOND VICTORY IN A ROW FOR SEBASTIÁN MOLANO AT TOUR COLOMBIA... Cesar Augusto Penagos - February 13, 2020 Colombia has turned into a cradle of new sprinters STATE OF THE NATION: HARD LABOUR Steve Hide - February 13, 2020 Workers’ rights and salaries are divisive topics in 2020. We look at labour reforms likely to upset regular workers. SEBASTIÁN MOLANO A PROPHET IN HIS OWN LAND Cesar Augusto Penagos - February 12, 2020 Sebastián Molano claimed the first individual stage of Tour Colombia 2.1 in Duitama. TOUR COLOMBIA 2.1 ROLLS OFF Cesar Augusto Penagos - February 11, 2020 The third version of Tour Colombia UCI had a sensational opening after the victory of Education First that stopped the clock at 18’01”. VIVA VALENTINE’S DAY! HERE’S A LOOK AT SOME OF THE HOTTEST... Luke Barnes - February 10, 2020 Despite having Amor y Amistad also widely celebrated in Colombia. Here is a look at some of the hottest spots around Bogotá for the big date night THE BUZZ: FINS, FUNGUS AND FAILING FRIENDS Steve Hide - February 10, 2020 Our roundup of Colombian news that went global in the first weeks of 2020. STATE OF THE NATION: NO PEACE FOR SOCIAL LEADERS Lukas Kaldenhoff - February 8, 2020 There were 34 assassinations of social leaders in January alone. We look at the numbers and ask why there is still no peace for Colombia’s human rights defenders. SAKO ASKO: A WINDOW INTO YOUR SOUL Oli Pritchard - February 7, 2020 The latest exhibition from Sako Asko invites us to examine our own self-perceptions. OLI’S BIG TOPIC: CONSEQUENCES SCHMONSEQUENCES Oli Pritchard - February 6, 2020 After the resignation of the defence minister last year, there have been immediate repercussions. Is this is a one-off, or a promising sign for the future? MARY COSTELLO BLAZES A TRAIL TO CELEBRATE SAINT BRIGID’S DAY Tasha Sandoval - February 5, 2020 In her talk, “Women’s voices in literature and their role in modern Ireland,” at la Universidad Nacional Costello admitted to just recently understanding the uniqueness of her own perspective as a woman writer. STATE OF THE NATION: PEACE IMPLEMENTATION bogotapost - February 4, 2020 While there has been some progress, the slow implementation of Colombia’s peace agreement continues to be a source of discontent, especially as rural communities continue to suffer violence and displacement. Part two of our ongoing look at the issues that face the country. SUR DE BOLÍVAR: NEW RULES Gerald Barr - February 3, 2020 Colombia’s conflict didn’t disappear, it’s just went under the radar. But for how long? We report from the troubled region of Sur de Bolívar. WILL COLOMBIA CATCH THE CORONAVIRUS? WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Steve Hide - January 31, 2020 A new flu-type virus could be the next pandemic. Here’s a Q&A to keep you up to date… STATE OF THE NATION: CORRUPTION Steve Hide - January 29, 2020 ‘In post-conflict Colombia, the battles will be about corruption.’ We look at the bribes that bind, one of the issues that drove so many people to the streets. ENGLISH LANGUAGE: WE’RE GOING THROUGH CHANGES Oli Pritchard - January 13, 2020 As English language changes, you want to be on the right side of his(or her)tory. UBER TO LEAVE COLOMBIA AT THE END OF JANUARY Luke Barnes - January 10, 2020 The ride-sharing app Uber will no longer be available in Colombia from midnight January 31st onwards, the company announced Friday. CHRISTMAS SONGS IN COLOMBIA: ALL THE SONGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Olly West - December 12, 2019 6 Christmas songs you need to know to impress your Colombian friends and family this festive season. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS UP COLOMBIA IN DECEMBER Tasha Sandoval - December 10, 2019 December in Colombia is a magical time and an opportunity to leave the capital and check out some of the most incredible light displays across the country. IMPLEMENTING PEACE: GENDER ISSUES LAG BEHIND Tasha Sandoval - December 7, 2019 Kroc Institute reports that 42% of gender commitments in Colombia’s 2016 peace agreement have not yet been started, compared with 27% overall. COLOMBIAN CHRISTMAS 101: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Andrea Lucia Peters - December 7, 2019 If you don’t know your Noche de las velitas from your Nochebuena, now’s the time to get to grips with Colombian festivities. HOW TO NOT SHOP TILL YOU DROP AT EXPOARTESANÍAS 2019 Artemis Maria Papoutsakis - December 5, 2019 Expoartesanias is one of the largest handicraft fairs in Latin America and is a ‘must’ for any fans of Colombian culture. Here are five tips to on how to get the most out of it. CLASES A LAS CALLES TAKE NATIONAL STRIKE EDUCATION TO THE STREETS Tasha Sandoval - December 5, 2019 Professors democratise knowledge with free public event. GUARDIA INDÍGENA JOIN BOGOTÁ MARCHES Jenna Abaakouk - December 4, 2019 Indigenous groups and Guardia Indígena arrived in the capital in recent days ready to participate in the third national strike. THE FOURTEENTH DAY OF PROTEST WILL SEE A THIRD NATIONAL STRIKE Lukas Kaldenhoff - December 3, 2019 Strike leaders announce ‘El Paro sigue’ after meeting with the government does not reach consensus on key issues. ‘THE STATE WANTS TO SILENCE US’ Ángela Forero-Aponte - December 3, 2019 Steven Gutiérrez was an eyewitness to the fatal wounding of Dilan Cruz, a young student shot with anti-riot ammunition by ESMAD. Since denouncing the attack Gutiérrez has received death threats. He speaks to The Bogotá Post. LATIN AMERICA RISES UP IN UNISON Tasha Sandoval - December 2, 2019 As the Cacerolazo Latinoamericano calls for equality and human rights in the region, one of the Chilean activists who joined in jokes that Colombians ‘have more rhythm.’ COLOMBIAN PROTESTS AND SMALL BUSINESSES Tasha Sandoval - December 2, 2019 The small business community is feeling the effects of the protests, but many still support the movement. DUQUE’S GRAND DEBATES: THE ENVIRONMENT Ángela Forero-Aponte - November 29, 2019 We dip into the national conversation with a look at what was talked about in yesterday’s environmental discussion. IN NUMBERS: 8 DAYS OF THE COLOMBIAN PROTESTS Lukas Kaldenhoff - November 29, 2019 The country has seen over a week of mass protests. We wrap up the national strike so far with some interesting numbers. WOMEN IN JOURNALISM MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD Tasha Sandoval - November 28, 2019 Conversatorio Mujeres Poderosas brings powerhouse women in journalism head-to-head FILM REVIEW: KNIVES OUT Julio Bedón - November 28, 2019 Knives Out gathers a cast of familiar faces including Chris Evans and Daniel Craig (Captain America and James Bond, respectively), as well as Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon and newcomers Katherine Langford and Jaden Martell. A JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD WITH THE HISTORY OF THE CACEROLAZO Tasha Sandoval - November 27, 2019 How this peaceful protest method originated and how bogotanos are making it their own. TOQUEROLAZO: MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE Jenna Abaakouk - November 26, 2019 Toquerolazo de Queda: Local musicians add a new note to the protests. DILAN CRUZ, FACE OF A GENERATION Oli Pritchard - November 26, 2019 Dilan Cruz, who was shot by ESMAD on Saturday, has died in hospital. COLOMBIA’S STRIKE LEADERS TELL THE GOVERNMENT TO LISTEN Genevieve Glatsky - November 26, 2019 Representatives of the National Strike Committee say strikes will continue and ask president Duque to listen to the demands of the country. DUQUE PROPOSES GRAN CONVERSACIÓN NACIONAL Genevieve Glatsky - November 25, 2019 In an effort to stem the tide of protest, President Duque has laid out plans for four months of national conversations. BOGOTÁ PROTESTS: HOW WAS IT FOR YOU? Oli Pritchard - November 24, 2019 As the protests in Bogotá enter a fourth day of high tensions, we’ve heard a lot of stories from around the city. ESMAD SHOOTING LEAVES STUDENT IN CRITICAL CONDITION Emma Newbery - November 23, 2019 A young protestor was struck by a grenade on Saturday night, leaving him fighting for his life BOGOTÁ CURFEW: WHAT HAPPENED ON FRIDAY NIGHT? Oli Pritchard - November 23, 2019 Bogotá Curfew: Friday 22 November saw a whirlwind of news hit Bogotá, both true and false, we try to give some context to what happened. CACEROLAZOS: RECLAIM THE CALLES Oli Pritchard - November 22, 2019 Out and about in last night’s cacerolazos as spontaneous demonstrations break out across the country. COLOMBIA PROTESTS: HEAR IT FROM THE PEOPLE Genevieve Glatsky - November 22, 2019 Colombia saw hundreds of thousands (possibly even millions) of people joining the national strike. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT COLOMBIA’S NATIONAL STRIKE Emma Newbery - November 20, 2019 Tensions have been rising in the run up to Colombia’s national strike which will take place tomorrow, November 21. COLOMBIA’S KEY LOCAL ELECTION OUTCOMES MARK A SHIFT AWAY FROM THE... Patrick Edwards - October 30, 2019 For the first time since the 2016 peace agreement, the Colombia’s political elite fared poorly in the... BIRD TOURISM IN COLOMBIA TAKES FLIGHT — AS THREATS TO VITAL... 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GOING LOCAL: 15 MINUTE CITIES – IS BOGOTÁ ONE? bogotapost - March 6, 2023 The ‘everything local’ urban concept of 15 minute cities – coined by a Colombian living in Paris - is now under attack... FESTIVAL ESTÉREO PICNIC 2023: QUIEN PUTAS ES HIGUITA EN CHANCLAS? Oli Pritchard - March 5, 2023 In the run-up to Festival Estéreo Picnic 2023, we’re interviewing the local talent that are the heart and soul of the musical... TU VS USTED: TÚ OR NOT TO TÚ? THAT IS THE... Sergio Trujillo - March 3, 2023 Make the right decision on tú vs usted! Some Colombian people might feel uncomfortable with the ‘wrong’ pronoun when... NEW MEASURES ANNOUNCED IN BOGOTÁ AS AIR POLLUTION LEVELS FAIL TO... Tom Driver - March 2, 2023 Bogotá, Colombia has declared a Phase 1 environmental alert for the second time in three weeks. THE BOGOTA POST’S 2023 TOP 15 PLACES TO WORK IN COLOMBIA Miguel Guevara - March 1, 2023 With one of the strongest regional economies and a huge labor force of over 22 million people,... 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