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Thousands of Colombians took to the streets of cities across the country on Wednesday to protest the policies of new right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella. The demonstrations mark the first show of force by the opposition since de la Espriella took office in August vowing to combat crime and eradicate "narco-terrorists." FRANCE 24's Ramón Campos Iriarte reports from Bogotá, Colombia.
A vibrant neighborhood in the often denossed Colombian capital attracts the looks of the world. Residents and urbanists discuss their benefits and problems.
India reimposed itself in the Tejo World Cup and once again frustrated Colombia's dream of conquering the title at home. The fourth edition of the tournament, held in Bogotá with the participation of 18 countries from America, Europe and Asia, confirmed the international growth of this traditional Colombian sport. India arrived as a champion and succeeded in revalidating its crown, while the host delegation was again left without the first place.
More than a hundred traders and traditional carriers from the Pacific region in Colombia moved to Bogotá to sell products they had planned for the Petronio Alvarez Festival, a traditional quote that could not be given as a result of the 7.4-degree earthquake that hit the country last August 10. This is only one of the many activities that the Colombian Government has been willing to reactivate a region that has been experiencing economic complications since before the earthquake.
