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Colombian activists try to shame city government into fixing broken sidewalks — by painting them pink
In Colombia's capital city Bogotá, pedestrians need to watch out for loose slabs of pavement they can trip over, or wobbly tiles that get their feet wet or splash dirty water on their pants. But some activists have started trying to shame the city into making repairs more quickly by covering the broken spots with pink paint and black Xs.
Colombia starts ceasefire with nation's oldest rebel group
‘We were treated as disposable beings’: Waste pickers in Colombia fought for their rights after 11 murders
In Colombia’s capital, the ‘purple patrol’ fights sexual harassment on crowded buses
Thousands of passengers are stranded after Colombia’s Viva Air grounds flights
Colombia’s govt launches peace talks with the nation’s largest-remaining rebel group
Talks with the rebels started on Nov. 22 in the Venezuelan capital city of Caracas where delegates from both sides fielded questions from journalists.
‘We can all learn to care’: Colombia’s capital city wants men to do more chores at home
Bogotá's Care School for Men aims to battle centuries of living in a culture that teaches men to focus on breadwinning instead of caregiving.
Colombia’s Meridian Brothers breathe new life into salsa music with the help of a traditional record label
Using a keyboard, a saxophone, a bass guitar and percussion, Eblis Alvarez is recreating the classical salsa sound developed by Latino immigrants in New York in the 1970s and giving it somewhat of a psychedelic twist.
Body armor factories in the Americas are sending gear to war-torn Ukraine
Over the past three decades, MC Armor has made various types of protective equipment, including bulletproof shirts and pants, for dozens of heads of state in the Americas. It has also supplied body armor to the military forces of many countries, including Peru, Guatemala, Chile, Qatar and Nigeria. Now, it's sending gear to protect people in Ukraine.
TikTok fame allows Colombian band Monsieur Periné to do its own thing
Interest in the Colombian indie-pop band Monsieur Periné skyrocketed after one of its songs from 2015 went viral on TikTok. A video on the platform inspired thousands of TikTok users to record themselves at home dancing to the chorus of “Nuestra Canción.”
Colombia to declare hippos an invasive species
With nice warm weather and no predators, the hippos have flourished. But they're seen as a threat to people and the environment.
For developing countries, the war in Ukraine means even higher food prices
African and Latin American countries have been struggling to control inflation rates during the pandemic. The war in Ukraine threatens to increase food prices even more and make hunger in some countries worse.
Disney’s ‘Encanto’ depicts Colombia as a magical place full of possibilities — a welcome change for local audiences
Over 1.6 million tickets were sold during its first week in Colombian movie theaters — a record for animated films in the country. The government plans to use the film to change the narrative about Colombia abroad.
Many Venezuelan migrants in Latin America struggle to get vaccinated
Venezuelan migrants and refugees who have moved to different parts of South America have struggled to get shots because of legal requirements at vaccination centers. And that could slow down efforts to stamp out the coronavirus in the region.
In Colombia, companies expedite vaccine rollout with private funds
With only 15% of Colombia’s population fully vaccinated, some public health experts have criticized the privately funded scheme for perpetuating inequities. Others say it will eventually benefit everyone.