To read a version of this story in Spanish, click here. Para leer en español aquí. SAN BASILIO DE PALENQUE, Colombia — He heard the rattle of kitchen pots coming from the dirt street in front of his ...

BOGOTÁ — Miraña is his last name, as well as the name of his language and his people — who are traditionally from the Amazonian region of southern Colombia. Elio Miraña is from the Booanamʉ (Boa) clan ...

Colombia's cultural diversity is reflected in its rich linguistic heritage, represented by more than 60 indigenous languages. While some languages are critically endangered, many others are alive and ...