Scientists have identified a new species of frog in the cloud forests of Chocó and Valle del Cauca. ^[1] David Rosenthal argues that Colombia's relationship with China has grown by inertia rather than design, creating a dependency that conflicts with the country's democratic project. ^[2] Rosenthal suggests Colombia should diversify trade partners toward democracies such as the United States, South Korea, Japan, Israel, and India to avoid geopolitical leverage by Beijing. ^[3] The article concludes that Colombia does not need to sever ties with China immediately but must align its foreign policy with the democratic principles it claims to defend. ^[4] The author states that strategic infrastructure is a key to sovereignty and should not be controlled by a state-party regime that opposes Western democratic principles. ^[5] The region is known for its rich biodiversity and unique ecosystems. ^[6] Urgent needs for aid persist in communities of Chocó and Buenaventura following a recent earthquake. ^[7]