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Eco-park Ciénaga de Mallorquín protects fragile mangroves and the beauty of Colombian wildlife

Ciénaga de Mallorquín is a collaboration between Francisco Ricardo (of Barranquilla-based DEB) and Giancarlo Mazzanti (of Bogotá-based Equipo Mazzanti), to protect and preserve Colombian flora and fauna

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A sense of optimism and the chance to chat: how Bogotá is giving respect to unpaid carers

An innovative programme in the Colombian capital is giving a new kind of support and confidence to caregivers, most of them women

The Guardian - UK

‘The tranquility frees you’: Bogotá, the city that shuts out cars every week

Born out of an anti-car protest in 1974, the Colombian capital closes many roads to cars every Sunday, leaving them free for bikes, skates and pedestrians

The Guardian - UK

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Who is Juan Merchan, the judge in Trump’s criminal hush-money trial?

Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Merchan grew up in Queens and was the first in his family to attend college

The Guardian - US

3 Dream Trips You Can Take with 100,000 Capital One Miles

From coffee tours in Colombia to breathtaking vistas in Canada, there’s no shortage of places where 100k Capital One Miles can take you. Here’s a trio of ideas.

Fortune

El Niño weather is leading to droughts and power cuts in South America

A drought has upended life in several South American cities, leading to water rationing and power cuts as well as forest fires.

WEKU

Bogotá Implements Water Conservation Measures Amid Drought Crisis

Bogotá, Colombia, tackles severe drought with fines, rationing, and behavioral changes to conserve water amid El Niño weather pattern.

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Colombians told to shower with a partner as drought hits capital water supplies

Bogotá brings in water rationing with El Niño weather phenomenon meaning city could run out in under two months

The Guardian - US

It's not easy being Colombia's 1st left-wing president

Gustavo Petro faces fierce opposition from what he views as Colombia's deeply conservative deep state.

WEKU

Hey, guys, wanna know how to diaper a baby or make a ponytail? Try the School for Men

An innovative program in Colombia gives men a chance to master the skills needed to be a hands-on dad — and become closer to their kids along the way.

WEKU

Guerrilla fighters turned craft brewers: Colombia’s unlikely beer company with a message of peace

In Bogotá, a brewery founded by former Farc members has become a cultural hub teaching visitors about Colombia’s violent history and road to reconciliation

The Guardian - UK

9 of the best cities and towns to visit for a holiday in Colombia

From the capital Bogotá to salsa-centric San Antonio, here are the destinations that deliver

The Independent UK

‘Tremendously unfair’: Latin America’s strictest junk food law divides shoppers in Bogotá

Colombia became one of the first countries in the world to tax ultra-processed foods earlier this year and customers are feeling the impact

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Así cuida Bogotá a las personas que ayudan a otros

Cómo Bogotá cuida de las cuidadoras familiares: desde clases de baile hasta formación laboral

The Guardian - AU

Car-free days: new push to open up Sydney’s high streets and let festival culture prosper

Exclusive: The Committee for Sydney wants the city to follow the lead of New York, Jakarta, Mexico City and Bogotá

WEKU

Bogotá has some of the worst traffic. It's finally getting a metro, with China's help

Colombia's capital is home to 11 million people — and to some of the worst traffic jams in the world. Now Chinese companies are building its first metro line.

The Guardian - UK

From streets to stage: Colombia’s magical dance school in a forest

At its idyllic campus near Cartagena, a school for young dancers aims to break the cycle of violence and poverty suffered by so many in the South American country. The verdict of one pupil? ‘It saved me’

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Rescued children pay tribute to sniffer dog still missing in Colombian jungle

Wilson the Belgian shepherd featured prominently in drawings by Indigenous children as they recover in Bogotá hospital

Bangkok Post

Mother of rescued Colombia children survived four days after jungle crash

BOGOTá - The mother of the four Indigenous children rescued after 40 days lost in the Colombian jungle remained alive for four days before succumbing to her injuries suffered in the May 1 plane crash, her widower said Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Colombia president's allies exit over nanny wiretap scandal

BOGOTá - Two close allies of Colombian President Gustavo Petro stepped down Friday after prosecutors announced the pair would be called to testify in a probe into alleged illegal wiretapping of a nanny.

The Guardian - US

The spray-can vigilantes shaming Bogotá for its perilous paving slabs

In Colombia’s capital a group of ‘Minesweepers’ are marking loose slabs to warn pedestrians and prod local authorities to act

Woman & Home

The 7 best restaurants in Colombia for stunning dishes made with local ingredients

Delightful flavors, world-renowned chefs, and innovative spaces await…

The Independent UK

Colombia travel guide: Everything to know before you go

Colombia’s expansive beauty and diversity means that there’s a region to suit every preference – pair that with a climate that is welcoming year-round and you’ve got an extremely tempting country to explore

The Guardian - UK

‘They are men … they do nothing’: inside the home lives of women around the world

From Bogotá to Dhaka, women are likely to shoulder the bulk of chores and childcare. Six women talk about their duties and the challenge of shifting the burden now and for the next generation

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