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The Fall of the English-Style Heritage Homes: Bogota Loses a Corner of Memory to Real Estate Development
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA — In the heart of the Colombian capital, where the bustling avenue of Carrera Séptima intersects with Calle 54, the urban landscape…
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The Fracking Renaissance in Colombia: Energy Giants Line Up as Political Tides Shift Toward Unconventional Extraction
BOGOTÁ — With the political landscape shifting under the incoming administration of President Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia’s…
Beyond the Digital Mirage: The Harsh Reality Behind La Guajira’s Promoted "Renaissance"
By: Luis Alonso Colmenares Rodríguez Introduction: The Mirage of the "Phoenix" In the landscape of Colombian regional politics,…
From Bean to Bar: Three Colombian Women Chocolate Makers Conquer the AVPA Awards in Paris
PARIS / BOGOTÁ — The artisanal chocolate sector in Colombia is celebrating a historic milestone on the global…
The House That Brick Built: How Rogelio Salmona’s Masterpiece in Cali Became the Unlikely Epicenter of a New Presidential Era
By Global News Desk Published: August 2026 Main Facts In the historic heart of Cali, Colombia—nestled in the…
Beyond the Airport Flashbulb: Who is Gunn Lundemo, the Stockholm DJ Tied to Colombia’s Political Storm?
By Global News Desk Published: August 2026 Main Facts The embrace at Stockholm-Arlanda Airport lasted mere seconds, captured…
The $1.1 Trillion Retail Earthquake: Mallplaza’s Bold Acquisition of Gran Plaza Redefines Colombia’s Commercial Landscape
Main Facts A seismic shift is reshaping the commercial real estate landscape in Colombia. In one of the…
