Richard Emblin is the director of The City Paper. He covers a diverse range of themes including regional interest and world news, with a particular focus on LATAM, government and politics, travel and tourism, as well as beauty and fashion. Richard's insights and work have been featured in The City Paper Bogotá.
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By: Richard Emblin
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed Colombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of the June 21 runoff, calling rival Iván Cepeda a "radical left-wing Marxist." President Gustavo Petro responded by defending Colombia's sovereignty and rejecting foreign intervention.
By: Richard Emblin
As Colombia heads toward a polarized presidential runoff, concerns are mounting over whether a defeat for Iván Cepeda would be accepted by the left, amid growing street mobilizations, institutional distrust, and sharp contrasts between the rival vice-presidential candidates.
By: Richard Emblin
Bogotá has launched Vive San Victorino, a new tourism route through its historic commercial district, inviting visitors to explore 400 years of trade, entrepreneurship and urban transformation while experiencing the vibrant heart of the city's popular economy.
By: Richard Emblin
Abelardo De La Espriella's disciplined campaign has positioned him to win Colombia's presidency, but contends that restoring security, rebuilding investor confidence and strengthening state institutions will prove a far greater challenge than winning the election itself.
By: Richard Emblin
Bogotá will deploy 12,500 police officers and thousands of district officials to secure Colombia's June 21 presidential runoff, while city authorities eased alcohol restrictions following talks with businesses, aiming to protect the electoral process while minimizing disruption during the FIFA World Cup.
By: Richard Emblin
Abelardo "El Tigre" de la Espriella won Colombia's presidential runoff by less than one percentage point, defeating Iván Cepeda with 49.65% of the vote. The conservative lawyer will take office on August 7 after one of the closest elections in Colombia's modern history.
World leaders congratulated Colombia's president-elect Abelardo "El Tigre" de la Espriella following his election victory, with U.S. President Donald Trump, Italy's Giorgia Meloni, Argentina's Javier Milei and others hailing the result as a turning point for Colombia and Latin America.
By: Richard Emblin
Claudia Cepeda has transformed her Bogotá home into Seis y Seis, an intimate supper club where strangers share fine dining, conversation and carefully paired wines. Drawing on a career spanning New York and Colombia, she offers a unique blend of gastronomy, hospitality and social connection.
By: Richard Emblin
Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro used his final Independence Day address to question the legitimacy of the June election, accuse the United States of imposing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, and urge supporters to resist any attempt to dismantle his government's labor and social reforms.
By: Richard Emblin
Colombian singer Shakira has pledged US$1.25 million to rebuild earthquake-damaged schools in Chocó, including the Universidad Tecnológica del Chocó. Working with Howard Buffett, Fundación Pies Descalzos and international partners, she will support 10 new schools and accelerate students’ return to classrooms.
