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Colombia Calling is your first stop for everything you ever wanted to know about Colombia. Colombia Calling is hosted by Anglo Canadian transplant to Colombia, Richard McColl and the Colombia Briefing is reported by journalist Emily Hart.
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630: Celebrating 10 Years of La Leyenda Mountain bike race: A Journey through Colombia (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, Brian Murphy O'Neill shares the story of La Leyenda, a multi-stage mountain bike race in Colombia, celebrating its 10th anniversary. He discusses the race's growth, its role in promoting Colombia as an adventure tourism destination, and future plans including expansion into Aruba, Punta Cana, and on to Asia. The conversation shifts to future plans, focusing on the upcoming race scheduled for July 26-30, 2027, in Cali and the Valle del Cauca. Brian
629: Tourism Recovery in Colombia: Insights from the Earthquake Aftermath (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, Richard McColl interviews Simon Faulkner - Senior Lecturer of Academic Excellence at University College Birmingham - about the impact of natural disasters on Colombia's tourism industry, exploring recovery models, infrastructure challenges, and strategies for building resilient destinations. Key topics: Disaster management frameworks in tourism Impact of earthquakes on Colombian destinations Infrastructure challenges in Colombia's tourism sector C
628: Exploring the Architecture of Power in Colombia with Jenny Pearce of London School of Economics (opens the original)
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In this week's discussion on the Colombia Calling podcast, Richard McColl reconnects with Jenny Pearce, a visiting professor at the International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics. They delve into her recent book, "¿Quién manda en Colombia? Elites, Poder y Nación", co-authored with Juan David Velasco Montoya. This work not only explores the historical context of Colombian elites but also challenges the common narrative surrounding violence in the country. A critical part o
627: "It's about Colombians supporting Colombians" - Humanitarian Work in the Aftermath of Last Week's Earthquake (opens the original)
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For this week's episode, Richard McColl and Emily Hart connected with two humanitarian organisations working on the ground in the wake of last Monday's earthquake. Today, they are joined by Juan Camilo Jiménez, currently in Pereira working for World Central Kitchen, and Pamela Londoño, working in Cali for Hope Project Colombia. Beyond the drama of rubble and rescue, World Central Kitchen and Hope Project work with food and health to accompany people directly after a disaster but also in the week
626: Exploring TikTok's Role in Colombia's Conflict (opens the original)
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On this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast, Gwen Weber discusses her master's thesis on the digitalization of conflict in Colombia, focusing on TikTok's role in recruitment and propaganda among dissident groups. This episode explores how social media influences conflict dynamics and the risks for vulnerable youth. key topics: TikTok's algorithm and content recommendation system The role of social media in conflict and recruitment in Colombia Types of dissident TikTok content and their aesth
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