The rescue of 15 hostages from the clutches of Farc guerrillas is probably the most important event in years in Colombia. It's also probably the biggest political triumph of President Uribe's six years in power.Colombia is rejoicing and enjoying a......more
Anastasia Moloney in Bogota
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What doesn't make the headlines
Colombia is often misunderstood and misspelt. Here is a list of things about Colombia (the good and bad) that I believe don't get the media attention they deserve and may even surprise you.Colombia is home to the second largest internally......more
Getting into Colombia's top security jail
Contacts are often made at the bar after a few stiff drinks (well, that's what I tell myself) but in this case, it started on the golf course. I'd promised The Financial Times to get an interview with any......more
Colombians mobilize.
Millions of Colombians are expected to take to the streets on Monday in a protest march organized by several young Colombians on Facebook. The country's main squares and thoroughfares will be filled with marchers dressed in white by midday. Joining......more
Letters from the jungle
Ingrid Betancourt, a former presidential candidate who has dual French-Colombian citizenship, is perhaps Colombia's most well-known hostage. She was kidnapped along a motorway with Clara Rojas, her aide, six years ago while on the campaign trail. Her two children continue......more
Anastasia Moloney in Bogotá
Anastasia Moloney is a British freelance journalist based in the Colombian capital, Bogotá. She's a regular contributor to the Financial...