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Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:29:51 +0000
Bogotá crime and vandalism scrutinized with new Security Secretariat
After two months in which Bogotá has been attacked by vandals, the district's new Security Secretariat must justify why militarization is not an option despite threats of more violence.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:46:25 +0000
Colombia home to 20% of world’s butterfly species, reveals report
Colombia's treasure trove of biodiversity includes 3,642 species of butterflies, number close to those that exist on the African continent confirms a new study.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:15:02 +0000
Duque receives global solidarity after foiled assassination, Biden included
International condemnation of the terror attack against President Duque has reaffirmed the Colombian President's legitimate government as civil unrest continues with urban terrorists.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:24:25 +0000
Caño Cristales reopens to tourists after 18 month closure
The majestic multi-colored waterway that flows through the La Macarena range and known as the River of Seven Colors have reopened after 18 months of closure.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:15:33 +0000
Colombia’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 100,000 victims
Colombia has reached 100,000 coronavirus deaths after sixteen months of pandemic, and country with the third-highest mortality in South America, surpassed by Brazil and Peru.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:49:30 +0000
Ex-FARC offers JEP court info on missing kidnapped persons
As part of the War Crimes charges by the transitional court JEP, ex-FARC have handed-over information regarding the remains of at least 55 persons listed as missing.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:58:48 +0000
Bogotá Philharmonic names conductor Joachim Gustafsson next music director
Swedish violinist and conductor Joachim Gustafsson has been named the OFB's new music director after a vote by more than 100 musicians of the Bogotá Philharmonic.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:05:31 +0000
Colombia reopens for tourism, but will foreign travelers respond?
Colombia's most important travel and tourism fair opens as the country remains in the grip of third wave coronavirus infections. Bogotá the domestic showcase at ANATO.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:33:59 +0000
Duque vaccinated on day Colombia registers record 586 COVID-19 deaths
Five months after the national vaccine roll-out President Duque was eligible for his first dose of Pfizer. His inoculation was accompanied by a call for reconciliation.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:32:58 +0000
Colombia’s trade unions reveal political objectives behind civil unrest
The Paro Nacional has as its objective to debilitate the right-wing party of President Iván Duque ahead of the 2022 presidential race, affirms trade unionist.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:48:05 +0000
Colombia sees highest per day COVID-19 death toll during “Bogotá siege”
The national strike's "Bogotá seige" was perpetrated by 3,000 anti-government protestors and marred by further acts of senseless vandalism.

Mon, 31 May 2021 22:38:06 +0000
Worst month for COVID deaths in Colombia, protests roadblocks continue
On Sunday thousands marched across Colombia denouncing the national strike and in support of the national police. May marked worst month on record for COVID-19 deaths.

Fri, 28 May 2021 19:28:22 +0000
Colombia in COVID19 resurgence as national strike completes first month
As the national strike completes its first month with anti-government demonstrations, road blockades and acts of vandalism, the third wave of coronavirus shows no sign of abating.

Tue, 25 May 2021 22:34:53 +0000
Colombia asks US for vaccine loan to accelerate immunity amid protests
Given the on-going national strike and delays caused by social protests and road blockades, Colombia's Marta Lucía Ramírez has asked the US government for a vaccine loan.

Mon, 24 May 2021 21:23:13 +0000
Colombia’s AG and Ombudsman confirm 43 homicides since start of Paro Nacional
According to Colombia's Attorney General and Ombudsman, 17 persons have been killed in the Paro Nacional protests of 43 strike-related homicides.

Mon, 24 May 2021 20:12:26 +0000
Bogotá’s iconic Liberator statue transferred from Héroes monument
The 19th century statue of Liberator Simón Bolívar has been moved to a safe location after protests weakened the pedestal and vandals burned the sides and belly of the horse.

Sat, 22 May 2021 17:10:00 +0000
Colombia targeted by foreign trolls and 7,000+ fake SM accounts
A disinformation campaign targeting Colombia's pro-democracy supporters is being fueled by trolls and foreign click farms, claims recent study by Washington's SFS.

Sat, 22 May 2021 13:08:18 +0000
Colombia loses seat as Copa America 2021 co-host
Despite efforts by the Colombian government to postpone the football tournament to November, all Copa America matches will be played in Argentina.

Thu, 20 May 2021 17:43:06 +0000
U.S State Dept warns against Colombia travel citing “civil unrest”
The U.S State Department has upheld its Level 4 advisory on Colombia adding to coronavirus infections the risk to travelers of continuing civil unrest caused by Paro Nacional.

Thu, 20 May 2021 15:55:48 +0000
Colombia loses investment grade from S&P as students lead protests
As students protagonized many of the marches in Bogotá during a national strike that entered its fourth week, S&P ranked Colombia as sub-investment grade.

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:17:03 +0000
President Duque names Marta Lucía Ramírez as Colombia’s Foreign Minister
Marta Lucía Ramírez must regain Colombia's credibility on the international stage after widespread condemnation of human rights abuses during the national strike.

Tue, 18 May 2021 21:52:15 +0000
President Duque orders military to clear all illegal road blockades
Left-wing Senator Gustavo Petro calls the Colombian Government a "dictatorship" and warns of "coup" after President Duque orders lifting of all road blockades.

Tue, 18 May 2021 18:44:31 +0000
Destruction to Bogotá’s TransMilenio will take six months to repair
During three weeks of anti-government protests in Bogotá, TransMilenio has been faced destruction by vandals. Bogotanos will have to foot the bill for six months of repairs.

Sun, 16 May 2021 16:00:55 +0000
Amid mostly peaceful Bogotá protests, Colombia reports record 530 Covid deaths
Some 8,000 supporters of the National Strike held peaceful demonstrations in Bogotá as Colombia registered the highest per day death toll since the start of the pandemic.

Fri, 14 May 2021 16:56:48 +0000
Bogotá Mayor Claudia López diagnosed with coronavirus
Mayor Claudia López confirmed on Twitter that she has been diagnosed with coronavirus. The infection obliges the district's highest official to rest and self-isolate.



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