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Fri, 19 Feb 2021 21:01:30 +0000Colombia’s war atrocities emerge with JEP’s revised “false positives”
On the same day ex-FARC admitted responsibility for war crimes, JEP revised the numbers of extra-judicial killings by Colombia's Armed Forces.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:25:58 +0000Ex-FARC accept responsibility for kidnapping in War Crimes case
Representatives of Ex-FARC's Secretariat have accepted responsibility for kidnapping in a historic war crimes accusation by Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP).
Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:24:40 +0000American Airlines and JetBlue to operate new flight between JFK and Bogotá
Despite route cancellations with the coronavirus pandemic, airlines are projecting an upsurge in passenger traffic this summer between Colombia, Mexico and United States.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:19:48 +0000Vaccination offensive begins in six Colombian cities
Bogotá got an early start inoculating medical workers with the first batch of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine. China's Sinovac to deliver 192,000 doses over the weekend.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:40:14 +0000Colombia’s PNN Tayrona reopens after “ecological cleansing”
At the request of the Sierra Nevada's spiritual leaders, Tayrona National Park closes for 15 days every year to give nature an ecological cleansing.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:24:16 +0000Bogotá ends Pico y cédula restriction on Friday
Mayor Claudia López issued decree 208 that ends the identity card restriction Pico y cédula on Friday as ICU occupation in Bogotá continues to drop.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:41:15 +0000OMS: Freno de la pandemia aún no se debe a las vacunaciones
El representante irlandés de la OMS advierte que el freno en nuevos contagios podría estar relacionada con cierta estacionalidad del coronavirus.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:27:13 +0000Sincelejo nurse becomes first Colombian to receive coronavirus vaccine
Verónica Machado became the first frontline health worker to receive the coronavirus vaccine at a Sincelejo hospital.
Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:14:13 +0000Colombia’s indigenous peoples lead first census of Andean Condor
Some 300 volunteers conducted the first census of the Colombian Condor. The census involved indigenous communities from the departments of La Guajira to Nariño.
Tue, 16 Feb 2021 21:14:50 +0000Bogotá churches to offer ashes as a precaution to the start of Lent
Churches around the world will celebrate the beginning of Lent by adapting strict biosecurity measures and avoiding physical contact through ashes.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:37:55 +0000First Colombia vaccine shipment a “moment for history”
The first shipment of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine arrived in Colombia to a government reception and launch of the nationwide vaccination program.
Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:05:16 +0000Colombian Hass avocados reach record exports in 2020
Exports of Colombian Hass reached 58,000 tons in 2020 and surpassed other producing nations in supplying Europe.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 23:16:05 +0000Bogotá to start vaccination program with 21,000 doses
Claudia López got a green light from the government to start COVID vaccinations as of February 20. The initial 7,700 doses are destined to frontline medical workers.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:59:21 +0000Bogotá comenzará vacunación Feb 20 con las primeras 7,673 dosis
Bogotá comenzará la vacunación contra COVID-19 el día 20 de febrero, fecha fijada por el Gobierno nacional, según anunció la alcaldesa Claudia López.
Thu, 11 Feb 2021 21:32:46 +0000Bogotá gets more cops to combat crime and perception of insecurity
The Mayoralty of Claudia López reached a deal with the national government to boost security in the capital given rising crime rates and the perception of greater insecurity.
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 23:14:06 +0000Air Canada suspends Colombia flights over new COVID restrictions
Air Canada included Colombia to 17 routes that will be suspended until April 30 given low passenger demand after the federal government introduced strict COVID restrictions.
Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:04:57 +0000Cuba warns Colombia of possible terror attack by ELN in Bogotá
Cuba has warned the Colombia Government that a terror attack by ELN's Eastern War Front against Bogotá could happen within days.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 23:57:36 +0000Colombia COVID-19 cases plunge post-second wave
The recent downturn in COVID-19 cases is encouraging news for a country with more than 2.1 million total cases. Recoveries from the virus also surpassed 2 million.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:34:26 +0000Colombia legalizes status of 900,000 Venezuelan migrants
The government of President Iván Duque will grant Protective Status to almost 1 million Venezuelan migrants and important "humanitarian gesture" other nations should follow.
Mon, 08 Feb 2021 21:09:04 +0000Leaked ELN missive reveals deep divisions among Marxist guerrilla.
A leaked missive by ELN's peace negotiators orders front commanders to break with drug trafficking or face 'severe consequences."
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:07:53 +0000Colombia launches MiVacuna App for citizens to track vaccine schedules
Two weeks before the start of the national vaccination campaign against coronavirus, the Ministry of Health launched MiVacuna App for citizens to check the dates and places of inoculation.
Fri, 05 Feb 2021 21:34:33 +0000Perception of security in Bogotá at worst point in five years
Bogotanos are increasingly pessimistic about crime and insecurity on city streets reveals the most recent survey by the Chamber of Commerce.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 20:44:33 +0000Teatro Mayor launches in-person concerts with premieres by Colombian composers
Pianist Mauricio Arias-Esguerra raises the curtain for the start of in-person concerts at Bogotá's Teatro Mayor.
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 12:20:12 +0000Bogotá leaves Red Alert for gradual and safe reopening
Mayor Claudia López has eased coronavirus restrictions as ICU occupancy dropped to 80%. New measures restrict the opening hours of commerce.
Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:36:54 +0000Vaccinations in Colombia start Feb 20 with first batch of 60 M doses
Colombia has secured 61 million coronavirus vaccines to immunize 70% of the population in 2021. The mass vaccinations begin on February 20.