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The Bogotá Post began its journey in April 2014, emerging from typical discussions often held within the ex-pat community. This publication has gained popularity not only among Colombians who have spent time abroad or are learning English but also among the growing population of foreign residents and visitors in Colombia.

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Top politicians from Norte de Santander oppose extension to State of Internal Commotion

2 weeks ago | thebogotapost.com | Alfie Pannell

Cúcuta, Colombia – Multiple senior politicians representing Norte de Santander, home to the embattled Catatumbo region, have opposed the extension of a state of emergency in the conflict zone. President Gustavo Petro declared a State of Internal Commotion on January 20, 2025, in response to clashes between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and the Frente 33, a FARC dissident group. The decree is due to expire on April 24 but can be extended after 90 days with Senate approval.
Medellín named third best city for food in the world

4 weeks ago | thebogotapost.com | Alfie Pannell

Medellín has been named the third best city in the world for food in TimeOut Magazine’s global ranking for 2025. The list of 20 cities was based on a survey of locals as well as expert opinions. Medellín came behind Bangkok, at number two, and New Orleans in first place. The recognition has been well received by local restaurateurs who believe it will boost the city’s global reputation.
‘Here, the leash changes but not the dog’: A conversation with Colombian human rights leader Elizabeth Moreno

1 month ago | thebogotapost.com | Alfie Pannell

Quibdó, Colombia – Elizabeth “Chava” Moreno is a human rights leader from the embattled Litoral San Juan municipality in Colombia’s Chocó Department. After being forced to flee her rural home by armed groups in 2013, Moreno dedicated herself to advocating for the black and indigenous natives of Chocó. Today, she is the Coordinator of the Interethnic Forum in Chocó, representing communities who have been victims of decades of conflict and state neglect.
Despite demonstrations, Petro’s landmark labor law flops

1 month ago | thebogotapost.com | Alfie Pannell

Thousands marched in Bogotá today, March 18, as part of nationwide demonstrations in support of labor reforms proposed by Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro. The president called the rally in an effort to pressure the Senate, which was widely expected to vote down the bill before it could be debated. The attempt failed, with lawmakers on the Comisión Séptima, a constitutional committee, voting eight to six in favor of tabling the labor reforms.
AWS and Escala 24x7 want to scale Colombian companies

1 month ago | thebogotapost.com | Salomé Beyer Vélez

Colombia has consistently maintained its position in recent years as one of Latin America’s fastest-growing economies, unequivocally supported by a thriving and innovative business ecosystem. The country’s economy grew by 1.9% in 2024, a growth that is to be maintained in 2025, with the Council of the Americas forecasting set at 2.6%, well ahead of the regional average.
Fears in Chocó that FARC dissidents’ arrival will worsen humanitarian crisis

1 month ago | thebogotapost.com | Alfie Pannell

Quibdó, Colombia – Local officials, community leaders and residents in Colombia’s eastern Chocó department fear that the entry of a third armed group to the region will aggravate the existing humanitarian crisis. Last week, authorities reported that the Estado Mayor Central (EMC), or Central General Staff, a dissident group of the demobilized FARC guerrillas, are present in Chocó for the first time.
Fracttal aims to help transform Colombian manufacturing companies

1 month ago | thebogotapost.com | Salomé Beyer Vélez

Several business associations and government agencies have highlighted the dynamic trends experienced by the sector, although data remains negative in 2025. For one, the Colombian National Business Association (ANDI) noted that the country’s industry remained contracted for the second consecutive year in 2024, characterized by less private investment and resulting in a sales and production drop set at -1.9%.
An independent aid mission to the Catatumbo

2 months ago | thebogotapost.com | Alfie Pannell

In the indigenous Barí language, Catatumbo means ‘house of thunder.’ The name reflects a unique geography of mountains and rivers that produces the highest concentration of lightning strikes in the world. The Catatumbo’s natural conditions have also endowed the land with some of the world’s most valuable natural resources. It contains the largest area of coca plantations on earth and is a major exporter of refined cocaine.
ELN begins 72-hour armed strike amid clashes with Clan del Golfo in Chocó

2 months ago | thebogotapost.com | Alfie Pannell

A 72-hour ‘paro armado’, or armed strike, by the National Liberation Army (ELN) began at midnight today in Colombia’s western Chocó department. The armed group declared the action, which threatens attacks on anyone leaving their homes, following weeks of clashes with the Gaitanist Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (AGC), or Gulf Clan, that have displaced 3,400 and confined at least 9,200.
Trump funding freeze deals blow to Colombia’s security forces

2 months ago | thebogotapost.com | Alfie Pannell

A large portion of Colombia’s Blackhawk helicopter fleet has been rendered non-operational following a U.S. aid moratorium. Eighteen helicopters used by the National Police’s counter-narcotics force and twelve army aircraft with attack capabilities were grounded last Thursday. Analysts speaking to The Bogotá Post fear the blow to police and military airpower may impact the government’s capacity to carry out operations against armed actors and narcotics trafficking.