Why Was Colombia’s Ex-President Put Under House Arrest? – Bribery and Fraud Charges against Alvaro Uribe Explained
On August 4, 2020, Colombia's Supreme Court ordered former president and current senator Alvaro Uribe to…
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August 5, 2020
Here you can learn about Colombia’s history and culture.
An Aqueous Territory Review – Interesting take on Colombia’s Connection to the Colonial Caribbean World
Ernesto Bassi's An Aqueous Territory puts forth a perhaps a simple, but interesting and easy to forget premise…
March 21, 2020
La Noche or Día de las Velitas is celebrated on the night of December 7 with people lighting candles in honor of the Virgin Mary. Read on to learn more about how the Night of Little Candles is celebrated in Colombia.
Why Do People Light Candles in Colombia on the Night of December 7?
December 8 is the Catholic holy day of the Immaculate Conception, and a national holiday. The…
December 5, 2019
The real musicians playing with the two gaitas on the left and the three drums on the right.
Gaita and Colombian Folk Music – History and Culture
Colombia has a rich cultural tradition. One of its most interesting aspect is Colombian folk music,…
November 3, 2019
Read on to learn why Alvaro Uribe is facing criminal charges in front of Colombia's Supreme Court.
Why is Colombia’s Ex-President on Trial? – The Uribe Case Explained
This past Sunday, supporters of former Colombian president Alvaro Uribe took to the streets to protest…
October 7, 2019
The introductory text to the El Testigo Photography Exhibit in Bogotá.
El Testigo – A Harrowing Photographic Exhibition of Colombia’s Conflict
El Testigo (The Witness) is an exhibit of the photographs of Jesús Abad Colorado on display…
September 11, 2019
A painting of the Battle of Boyacá. Image Source: Wikimedia Commons
Why is August 7 a Holiday in Colombia? – History of the Battle of Boyacá
Every year, August 7 is a holiday in Colombia. This date celebrates a decisive patriot victory…
August 1, 2019
