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Canadian national arrested for alleged torture of a 13-year-old Wayúu girl in Colombia. The case sparks calls for justice and better child protections.

"We, today, have a commitment — and it is to make the most of the entire Cerrejón operation from the standpoint of the people."

"Everyone who comes to La Guajira falls in love with its culture and landscapes," says Zharick Alvear of Solera Travels.

For April, unemployment was 10.7% — down from 11.2% a year ago — and there was a 3.5% increase (785k) in the number of people working year over year

Donations were transported on three Viva flights, from Medellín and Bogotá to Riohacha on April 14, 15 and 16 to 11 educational establishments in the municipalities of Dibulla, Manaure and Riohacha. The airline also transported 1,000 backpacks donated by the Totto brand and 500...

Colombia’s Ministry of Information & Communications Technologies (MinTIC) last week announced a package of projects and activities to boost digital inclusion and promote the voices of ethnically distinct communities throughout Colombia. The initiatives include training on...

Quibdó is the capital of Chocó, Colombia’s largest Pacific-Coast department that is too often neglected by Colombia’s central government when it comes to investment, security and development. Though poverty-stricken and lacking development, Chocó is known for its natural beauty,...

Wayúu indigenous leader Monica Barros tells Finance Colombia what multinationals must do to make profits in harmony with communities and the land

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) last week in Bogotá launched a major initiative to support residents of Colombia’s La Guajira department on the country’s Atlantic Coast. The global petroleum giant collaborated with the local Catholic Diocese of Riohacha and many Colombian delivery...

“We are now part of the big leagues," said Colombian President Juane Manuel Santos.