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The case for ‘Columbia’: why misspelling ‘Colombia’ isn’t as ignorant as you think 2

By Arjun Harindranath February 5, 2018

In Colombia, it’s a common phenomenon to be corrected on how best to spell the name of this amazing country. But the practice has grown beyond grammar-nazis catching people unawares. It’s a movement, a meme and a T-shirt. Yet, despite the good intentions of those behind this cause, many native...

Colombian police searching for third suspect in deadly Barranquilla bombing 3

By Michael Krumholtz February 2, 2018

Colombian authorities are now on the hunt for a third suspect tied to the Saturday blast at a...

Parque Lleras

Body found inside suitcase in Medellín’s Parque Lleras 4

By Michael Puscar January 18, 2018

Authorities in Colombia's second largest city of Medellín found the body of an unidentified man in...

Colombian pesos

Colombia approves 5.9% minimum wage hike in 2018 5

By Michael Puscar December 30, 2017

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced today that he has reached an agreement to raise...

Still no deal on minimum wage hike in Colombia 6

By Michael Puscar December 26, 2017

Colombia's minimum wage is set to increase again this January, as negotiations continue between the...