Midtown Blogger/Manhattan Valley Follies: Colombia Reports

Medellin Crime Lord Arrested In Bogota

One of the alleged leaders of Medellin-based crime syndicate “Oficina de Envigado” has been arrested in Bogota, Colombia’s National Police announced.
Facebook Founder To Preside ‘Townhall Meeting’ In Colombia

Facebook founder Mark Zuckenberg announced that he will be hosting a “Townhall Meeting” with users of the social media platform in Colombia’s capital Bogota on Wednesday.
Colombia Coffee Region Website Close To Winning Award For Innovation

A website promoting tourism in Colombia’s coffee region is vying to win a World Tourism Organization’s Award for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism.
Colombia Exports’ Problematic End Of Year To Continue In 2015?

Colombia’s export industry contracted significantly during November 2014 compared to the same time last year, according to the latest statistics. If crude oil prices continue to be low, this decrease in Full Article »

Medellin crime lord arrested in Bogota

One of the alleged leaders of Medellin-based crime syndicate “Oficina de Envigado” has been arrested in Bogota, Colombia’s National Police announced.

What’s next for Colombia’s peace talks: A ceasefire?

Colombia finance minister calls for calm as dropping oil prices generate budget gap

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News

Travel

Coffee Region
January 12, 2015Colombia Coffee Region Website Close To Winning Award For Innovation
General
December 17, 2014Colombia Among Forbes’ 10 ‘Coolest Places To Visit In 2015′
Medellin
December 16, 2014Medellin Website Releases App For Visitors
Medellin
December 16, 2014The Church That Towers Over Medellin’s Northeast
General
December 15, 2014Colombia’s Migration Office Announces Airport Strike And Major Delays For Friday
General
December 9, 2014Colombia Begins Charging Canadian Visitors $80 On Entry

Lite

Respect The Privacy Of My Child: Shakira

posted by Robin Llewellyn

Shakira has asked the media to let her son Milan have “as normal a childhood as possible”, and to cease reporting on him now that he is no longer a Full Article »

News
November 20, 2014
Porn Actor Nacho Vidal To Marry Colombia Porn Star In Church
Beauty
November 18, 2014
Ariadna Gutierrez Wins Miss Colombia 2014
News
November 5, 2014
Couple Found Having Sex Inside Confessional; North Colombia Worshipers Shocked
News
October 30, 2014
Bogota Councilman Explains Halloween’s ‘Satanic Origins’ In Video

Perspective

Privilege And Peace

posted by Chelsey Dyer

Margaret Mead, a once famous anthropologist, theorized that warfare is an invention created by humankind. She staunchly rejected the notion that war is a biological or sociological inevitability and argued that Full Article »

Guests
November 20, 2014
‘They Paved Paradise And Put Up A Parking Lot’
From The Editor
November 11, 2014
Colombia Reports Needs Friends Too
Guests
November 9, 2014
The Dark Side Of Santos’ Visit To Europe
From The Editor
October 28, 2014
I’m A Friend Of Colombia’s Enemies Of Peace

Peace Talks

January 7, 2015After Months Of Nothing, ELN Opens Doors To Formal Peace Talks
January 7, 2015Understanding Colombia’s Conflict: Inequality
January 6, 2015Santos Calls On ELN To Call Unilateral Ceasefire And Formalize Peace Talks
January 5, 2015Understanding The Causes Of Colombia’s Conflict: Political Exclusion
December 29, 2014FARC’s Southern Bloc Commander Also Joins Peace Talks

Economy

January 12, 2015Colombia Exports’ Problematic End Of Year To Continue In 2015?
January 9, 20153 Key Factors In Colombia’s 2015 Economy
January 9, 2015Colombia Ranks 34 In Global Economic Freedom Ranking
January 7, 2015Colombia’s Peso Hits 5-Year Low Against Dollar; Exporters Happy, But Govt Has Reason For Concern
January 6, 2015Colombia Might Take Up More Debt To Combat Oil Losses

Sports

Bogota’s Santa Fe Beat Medellin In Colombia Soccer League Final

posted by Adriaan Alsema

Bogota side Santa Fe won Colombia’s league title on Sunday after drawing 1-1 with Independiente Medellin in the second leg of the soccer final.

December 9, 2014
Despite Being Fit, Falcao Stays On Bench And Loses Coach’s Confidence
December 3, 2014
4 Colombia Soccer Players Among The World’s Best In 2014
November 25, 2014
Colombia Eyes Revenge On Brazil In Copa America Group
November 24, 2014
Falcao Finally Back In Training Following Month-Long Injury

Culture

Cali Salsa; A History Of Slaves, Cuban Bands And Mexican Cinema

posted by Juan Pablo Acevedo

A history of slavery, Cuban music, Mexican movies, foreign radio broadcasts, a disciplined collecting of vinyl records, and sounds from New York City all were key in the history of salsa in Full Article »