@wwaycorrigan [For an audio version of this blog story click here.] In Bogotá’s perpetual Corner Bar barrio, I explained how a working-class drinking culture permeates the neighbourhood I frequent the most in the Colombian capital. As somebody who grew up in rural Ireland, this is quite familiar to me. One big difference, though, is that […]
No eran las nulas estrategias ni la falta de resultados en las dependencias lo que tenía la inseguridad desbordada en Bogotá en 2022, era que la Oficina Asesora de Comunicaciones de la Secretaría de Seguridad no sabía comunicar y los medios no ayudaban. Al menos eso decían...
Entramos al último año de la administración de Claudia López y con este los últimos grandes esfuerzos para lograr que, por fin, la ciudadanía se conecte con ella y su gobierno. La tarea es muy difícil, entre otras porque, por más buenas intenciones que existan, su...
Análisis del Foro Económico Mundial 2023
@wwaycorrigan [For a YouTube version of this blog entry, click here.] After having visited over 50 of Colombia’s Andean towns, in particular in the Boyacá, Cundinamarca and Santander departments, I do feel I’m in a strong position to evaluate the region. Yes,...
@wwaycorrigan [Listen to an audio version of this blog, together with the videos mentioned below, here.] As an online content creator — no sniggering — seeing what kind of material attracts more clicks than others is both interesting and puzzling. And no, after over eleven...
@wwaycorrigan [Listen to an audio version of this blog entry here.] Having more efficient, simpler processes is something the majority of us no doubt desire. In the ten years plus I’ve been using the services of Migración Colombia, its processes have become more...
Análisis sobre la crisis política del Perú a partir del Golpe de Estado contra el presidente Pedro Castillo.
@wwaycorrigan [Listen to an audio version of this blog entry here.] A bus makes a ten-minute stop at a station. Passengers are allowed to alight to stretch their legs and get a refreshment if they so wish. One of those who does get off leaves his bag on his seat. He doesn’t return. Cue security […]
@wwaycorrigan Our latest IQuiz «The Bogotá Pub Quiz», edition LIX (59, in case Roman numerals aren’t your thing!) is now available to play at your own leisure on YouTube. Check it out at https://youtu.be/ik53imrAocg. The live event took place on 01 December, important to note for the on-this-day questions. By the way, the winning team […]
