Un provinciano en Bogotá

Abstract

The image contains a news story about the impressions of a provincial when returning to Bogotá after a decade. Surprised by the changes, he observes improvements in infrastructure, such as the train that now reaches Zipaquirá. On his trip to Bogotá, he notices the ruin of old buildings and the emergence of new villas. Upon his arrival, he tours the city and observes significant renovations to buildings and gardens, although street lighting remains poor and streets are in poor condition. The city's economic expansion contrasts with widespread misery and the paralysis of new construction. Finally, he mourns the loss of friends and acquaintances, highlighting the desolation among the survivors of the war. News published in El Nuevo Tiempo, April 9, 1906.