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Colombia: ‘Staggering number’ of human rights defenders killed in 2019
The UN human rights office, OHCHR, is “deeply troubled by the staggering
number of human rights defenders killed in Colombia” last year, its
spokesperson said on...
Colombia to host 2020 World Environment Day on biodiversity
On the eve of a critical year for environmental
decision-making, Colombia, Germany and UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today
announced that Colombia will host World Environment Day...
Colombia must boost digital transformation and take further steps to ensure benefits are shared by all
Colombia has taken important actions in recent years
to foster digital transformation, but more needs to be done to ensure that the
opportunities and benefits of...
Colombia is a Latin American success story, but must pursue new reforms to achieve more inclusive growth
Colombia’s economy is resilient and
appears well equipped to navigate a challenging external environment dominated
by protectionism and uncertainty, but it must pursue new reforms to...
Colombia hosts UNWTO Tourism Tech Adventure: Scaling Up
The ‘UNWTO Tourism Tech Adventure: Scaling Up´ organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) with the support of the Colombian government, gathered 700 participants...
A magical visit to Villa de Leyva, just hours from Bogota
Just a few hours from the bustling Colombian capital lies Villa de
Leyva, a tranquil town littered with whitewashed stone houses dating back to
the early...
Facing an Unprecedented Migration Crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Simón Bolívar
International Bridge linking Venezuela and Colombia has long ceased to be a
mere bridge. For months, the thousands who cross this bridge daily...
What Can the Afghan Government and Taliban Learn from Colombia’s Peace Deal with FARC?
The experience of Colombia’s peace with FARC has always been the subject of Western experts working on the war in Afghanistan due to the...
Colombia’s development agenda needs to prioritize productive transformation
To build on its socio-economic progress, Colombia needs to fast track its productive transformation, according to the OECD’s Production Transformation Policy Review (PTPR) of...
A Guided Gastronomy Tour in Bogota’s Bustling Marketplace
Not your typical tourist destination, Plaza de Paloquemao market is a charming and authentic location to visit during a trip to Colombia’s capital.
The extensive...