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A True Colombia Moment: Gachalá

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Richard

All too often my writing becomes a diatribe against injustices or perceived wrongs in Colombia from my point of view, but this Sunday as I prepared to watch Colombia vs. Venezuela (el coco*) in their opening game of the Copa … Continue reading →

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2015: The Year of the “Colombia Moment”

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Richard

All too routinely when I make mention of having experienced a “Colombia Moment” on these pages or in conversation it is related to something altogether negative in its nature. Since my term has started to take flight into the lingua … Continue reading →

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The Frustration of a Colombia Moment

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Richard

I am thinking of slapping a copyright on and registering the phrase “Colombia Moment”. Over the years perhaps my recognition of Colombia Moments is waning as I become more acclimatized and jaded? I hope not, principally because I expect to … Continue reading →

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Petro, Colombia Moments and the Ineffectual President

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Richard

Let me get this straight, I was firmly against Mayor Gustavo Petro‘s proposed expulsion from the Alcaldia back when it was tabled in December 2013. When he was ousted in March I was outspoken in my defence of this inept … Continue reading →

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