Stories about Colombia from December, 2009
Colombia: Twenty Years After Assassination of Luis Carlos Galán
Twenty years after the assassination of former Colombian presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galán, a documentary is filmed where the son of Pablo Escobar meets the children of his victims, which includes Galán.
Colombia: National Radio Celebrates 80th Anniversary
Colombian National Radio celebrates its 80th anniversary on the airwaves and Colombia Passport looks back at its history.
Colombia: Children Dying of Hunger
There have been 100 indigenous children who have died this year of hunger in Colombia, and Valentina Díaz Gómez of Realidades Colombianas [es] writes that the president must do more to address this serious situation.
Colombia: About the Gothic Scene in Medellín
Henryelsucio (Dirty Henry) from La Bitácora Mutante writes a comprehensive article about the gothic scene in Medellín, Colombia, illustrated with photos and videos.
Colombia: Celebration of Lights and Candles
Every year on December 7 and 8 Día de las Velitas (Day of the Candles) gathers families and enlightens the streets of Colombia announcing the arrival of Christmas.
Colombia: Critique and Rebuttal on Medellín Digital
Fernando Castro of Bitácora de viaje enlists the obstacles of ICT program Medellín digital [es], which implements technology in institutes and public places of Medellín, Colombia, to promote equality and education. Blogger suggest that using propietary software may not be the best way to reach the common user, and readers...
Colombian 3D Animation short film to be released online
After more than a year's worth of work, two Colombian companies have finished a short animated film telling the impossible love story between the flu virus and a white blood cell and wish to share it with the world through a free online premiere.
