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Bogota Transmilenio New Fleet Environment

Could new Transmilenio bus fleet jeopardise Duque’s environmental policy plans? 2

By Sophie Foggin November 12, 2018

Administrators of Bogotá’s main public transport network have signed contracts with five companies to introduce a fleet of over 1,000 new Transmilenio buses into the Colombian capital over the next 10 years. Good news for the city’s commuters, perhaps, who often spend considerable amounts...

shakira schools

Shakira opens up two grade schools in Colombia to ‘pave the road to peace’ 3

By Michael Krumholtz November 9, 2018

Shakira's fame may transcend the borders of her natal country, but the international pop star is...

Meta FARC ecotourism Colombia

Ex-FARC members pioneer ecotourism projects in rural areas of Colombia 4

By Sophie Foggin November 8, 2018

As some former members of Colombia’s most influential guerrilla movement run off to join other...

Atlético Nacional tops Once Caldas 2-1 for Copa Colombia trophy 5

By Michael Krumholtz November 2, 2018

A last minute free kick from Daniel Bocanegra proved to be the difference in Atlético...

Colombia ELN Release Hostages

Human Rights Watch calls on ELN to release captives 6

By Sophie Foggin November 1, 2018

The nonprofit group Human Rights Watch has called on Colombia’s left-wing guerrilla group...