Presidential election 2018: What to expect?

As the political parties gear up for May/June’s presidential election, we talk to an expert about the possibilities for the first and second rounds...

New crime measures in Bogotá after spike in robberies

[caption id="attachment_27490" align="alignnone" width="660"] Phones are the most common item stolen, with smartphones being predictably the most...

Colombia’s 2017 in numbers

Colombia's 2017 in numbers: At the end of what has been a transcendent year for Colombia, we take a look at some of the key...

Bogotá Works: Felipe the caterer

For many, the holiday season is a time to take the foot off the accelerator at work and focus on family, festivities and fun. But for others, when...

Bogotá Works: Angélica the bilingual receptionist

How many times have you had an appointment in a company and paid little attention to the person taking your details? Angélica, a bilingual...

Avianca pilot strike continues to affect travel plans

[caption id="attachment_23654" align="alignnone" width="960"] Up to 230 flights have already been cancelled in the Avianca pilot strike. Photo:...

Is living in Bogotá that bad?

[caption id="attachment_23339" align="alignnone" width="960"] Is Bogotá that bad?[/caption] A recent report by The Economist gives low marks to...

Pope Francis Preaches Peace to Colombians

[caption id="attachment_23298" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Pope Francis speaking at la Casa de Nariño today. Photo:...

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...

Bogotá Works: Beauticians

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