Social Worker and coordinator of “Mujeres e Inclusión Digital”. I write with some frequency for Global Voices Online (covering posts on Colombia) and blogging at “Cosas del Alma” [es]. Please READ MY ACTUAL GV POSTS ON Global Voices – Es
Latest posts by Cati Restrepo
Can the End of War Mean the Beginning of Peace in Colombia?
After more than fifty years of war, a divided Colombia will face a referendum next month on a peace agreement that could be a historic milestone.
Can Colombia's Best Ever Olympics Help to Heal Social Fractures?
"One more triumph was given to us by these worthy Colombians, representatives of the very mistreated afrodescendants in this racist and segregated Colombia."
Colombian Truckers Have Stopped Moving, But Their Nationwide Strike Rolls On
The truck-driver and cargo-transporter unions in Colombia have been on strike since the first week of June 2016, delivering a significant blow to the national economy.
Armed Men Reportedly Attack Colombian Opposition Leader, Jeopardizing Fragile Peace Talks
It's not perfectly clear why, but one of Colombia's left-wing leaders was shot out last month. She escaped unharmed, but the same can't be said for the country's peace talks.
Health Crisis Provokes Protests in Medellín, Colombia
Demonstrators gathered in front of hospitals and health centers in Medellín last week, trying to pressure the authorities into addressing persistent and pervasive shortcomings in the local healthcare system.
#MedeHollín: The Campaign Against Pollution That Changed the Name of a Colombian City
"No need for words. #Medehollin I'm so sorry, These people don't love you as much as they say."
How a Paramilitary Group Paralyzed Colombia’s North and Threatened the Peace Process
An "armed strike" ordered by the Úsuga Clan spread violence as well as fear over the return of paramilitarism in Colombia.
An Alleged Male Prostitution Ring Ignites Debate About Privacy and Journalism Ethics in Colombia
"By publishing the video of the ex-deputy minister, you have made yourself I would argue an example of what future journalists should NOT do."
Colombia Negotiates a Difficult Peace and Works to Remember the Victims of Violent Years Past
While the FARC and state representatives negotiate a peace deal, the Colombian government and rural communities take steps to remember the victims of violence, preserve collective memory, and promote reconciliation.
Can Abortion Be Discussed in Medellín's Metro?
Residents of the city of Medellín, Colombia, are asking themselves if the metro is the place to talk about abortion, stemming from an ad by the #ladecisiónestuya (the decision is yours)...
Battle-Weary Colombians Demand Peace on Day for Armed Conflict Victims
On National Day of Memory and Solidarity with Victims of the Armed Conflict, Colombians turn out in droves to march for peace, a goal that overcomes traditional differences.
Colombia's New Minimum Wage Generates Minimum Enthusiasm
On December 30, 2014, Colombia's government raised the minimum wage by 4.6 percent to 644,350 Colombian pesos ($273). On social media, the disappointment of many has been palpable.
Latin America Tweets to End Violence Against Women
Using the hashtags #HeForShe, #DiaNoViolenciaContraLaMujer (#NoViolenceAgainstWomenDay), #PorLasMujeres (#ForTheWomen), and #NiConElPetaloDeUnaRosa (#NotEvenWithThePetalOfARose), Twitter users joined the campaign.
Colombians Push for Peace After Kidnapping Derails FARC Talks
"It is difficult to achieve peace when bullets are flying."
The October Sky Above Colombia Is Full of Migrating Birds
The birds, which are migrating south for the winter, are blowing up social media in Colombia as users document the yearly migration.
Lightening Kills 11 Wiwa People in Colombia
Lightening struck an indigenous village this week, leaving 11 dead and another 18 injured in the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta, Colombia.
Colombia: No to Sex Tourism in Medellín
By mid July 2014, the Facebook page No to sex tourist was created, with the purpose of create awareness about sex tourism in Colombia. Wikipedia lo define como: … una...
Colombia’s Medellín Metro Says No to Music and Poetry, But Passengers Say Otherwise
Columbians are thinking twice about the treatment of passengers aboard the Medellín Metro, after several incidents publicized online have raised awareness about the metro's draconian treatment of riders.
Colombia: “What Do You Love About Medellin Downtown?”
On his Facebook page, Colombian journalist Juan Mosquera reflects on the problems of downtown Medellin: #AmamosElCentro El centro de Medellín tiene problemas, cada día más palpables y agudos, que no...
Prison Literature
From a very young age he had a very big urge and devoted himself to well known works and trades such as becoming friends with what he didn't own, but...
Blogger Reflections: What Does a Woman Want?
Bernardette Tristan Amiel blogging [es] for Mujeres Construyendo brings up a story about King Arthur to reflect on the expectations women have regarding men: Camelot would have a new king,...
