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Colombia
How migration altered the economy of this Colombian town
May 15, 2024
Necoclí, Colombia, is a key stop on the migratory route to the U.S. Traditionally dependent on tourism, its economy has shifted to serve migrants.
Digital nomads are flocking to Colombia
Apr 16, 2024
Some remote workers, able to work anywhere, are opting to move to Medellín. It’s brought a welcome financial boost to some locals, but others say they’re being priced out.
Is birding tourism in Colombia finally ready to take flight?
by
Stan Alcorn
Jun 6, 2023
There are more bird species in the country than any other in the world. And post-pandemic, Colombia hopes more bird-watchers will visit.
Colombia's LGBT community may not be benefiting fully from reparations system
Feb 26, 2018
As victims of violent civil conflict come forward, some say members of the LGBT community are being left behind.
Colombia's fragile peace effort is expensive and challenging
May 17, 2017
The deal between the government and guerrillas is expensive and challenging.
Venezuela opens border; relief is limited
Aug 16, 2016
Opening the border may relieve shortages, but not prices.
'OITNB' star was alone at age 14 after parents were deported
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 3, 2016
Actress Diane Guerrero discusses immigration from a personal perspective.
For public good, not for profit.
Microfinance is big business in Colombia
May 3, 2016
The country is a center of microfinance, providing small loans to the poor.
Where there's treasure, there's lawyers
Dec 8, 2015
Colombia announces its found a 300-year-old ship full of treasure. And lawsuits.
Falling cocoa prices hurt Colombia's war on cocaine
by
Scott Tong
Aug 16, 2012
Some farmers who took up cocoa farming in place of coca are returning to the crop from which cocaine is made.