The statement by Agriculture Minister Indalecio Dangond that rice “is no longer a profitable business” in Colombia sparked a heated controversy among producers, industry leaders and political sectors. The controversy arose after the official recommended that farmers in La Guajira and Cesar — in…
Known as Colombia’s inland sea, Prado in Tolima offers a striking combination of mountain scenery, open water and outdoor adventure. The Dario Echandia Reservoir covers about 4,200 hectares, or 42 square kilometers, with green mountains surrounding its waters and creating a landscape that feels far…
A pilot on a Flydubai flight bound for Israel allegedly attacked his captain with a crash ax and tried to take control of the aircraft, according to United Arab Emirates officials, as new details emerge about the suspect’s alleged extremist views and previous employment issues. The incident…
The result of the first round of Brazil’s presidential election not only left Flavio Bolsonaro at the gates of the Planalto Palace, if he is able over the next three weeks to attract the votes of the remaining right-wing candidates. It also opened up an opportunity for Donald Trump that the White…
Flavio Bolsonaro’s surprise victory in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election sparked an immediate reaction in Colombia yesterday, where the result once again highlighted the deep divide between the right and the left over the political direction of the region. The Liberal Party…
Archaeological findings in the Amazon, particularly in the triple-border region between Colombia, Peru and Brazil, show evidence of human presence dating back 13,000 years. Now, for the first time, researchers and students at the National University of Colombia (UNAL) Amazonia Campus will be able…
Archaeological findings in the Amazon, especially in the triangle of the triple border between Colombia, Peru and Brazil, show evidence of human presence there 13,000 years ago. Now, for the first time, researchers and students from the National University of Colombia (UNAL) Amazonia Campus will be…
Colombia has long been one of South America’s premier trekking destinations. Most travelers immediately think of the legendary Lost City (Ciudad Perdida), the snow-capped peaks of Los Nevados National Natural Park, or the high-altitude paramos that define much of the Andean landscape. Yet far from…
Cartagena de Indias is internationally recognized for its Historic Center, its walls, and its colonial architecture, but the city’s identity can also be found in its cultural neighborhoods. These communities preserve traditions, artistic expressions, gastronomy, religious celebrations, music, and…
Right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro held an early lead over incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as votes were tallied in Brazil’s presidential election on Sunday, but the nation’s leading pollster projected the high-stakes contest is headed to an October 25 runoff. With 65% of the…