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When Has Colombia Ever Been Normal?

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Richard

I have just completed a fortnight’s trip as an “enrichment guide” for a UK-based travel outfit in the company of citizens from the UK and the US, and as always, I was required to respond to some of the more … Continue reading →

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Colombia’s Carousel of Corruption

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Richard

I wanted to call this Colombia’s merry-go-round of corruption, but I found it to be too well-meaning and therefore taking away from the seriousness of the issue. Colombia is currently in the grips of startling revelations of illegal pay-outs, under … Continue reading →

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How Corrupt is Colombia?

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Richard

How corrupt is Colombia? It’s almost a throwaway question. Those of us living here are continually hearing about the corruption in the country and how it continues to stifle growth, businesses, progress, public works, politics, in fact just about every … Continue reading →

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Bogota, a Capital City in Beta Mode

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Richard

According to reports published in Colombia’s national newspaper El Tiempo, the Copeton, an emblem, measuring but 14cm in length, of the capital city Bogota is fleeing for more tranquil climes. Noise levels, so harmful to the Zonotrichia capensis or Rufous-collared … Continue reading →

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