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Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:57:31 +0000
COVID mortality rate in Colombia near pre-pandemic levels
Coronavirus cases and deaths continue to decelerate in Colombia, with zero fatalities from the disease registered on Thursday. Vaccinations surpass 38 million doses.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:42:34 +0000
Some 1,500 Military Police now patrol five Colombian cities
Five Colombian cities, including Bogotá, have been given military support to help local police with urban crime. Bogotá to get an additional 500 soldiers on Saturday.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:48:21 +0000
Colombians empathetic to arrival of Afghan refugees reveals poll
Colombians overwhelmingly agree that their country should offer safe passage to Afghans fleeing persecution and retaliation by the Taliban, reveals a recent poll.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:01:26 +0000
New hope for Colombia’s Terribilis, world’s most poisonous frog
The Golden Poison Dart Frog is endemic to the rainforests of Colombia's Chocó and species with an toxin so deadly that is is considered the world's most poisonous amphibian.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:10:48 +0000
Seventy percent of Bogotá residents have received a COVID-19 vaccine
After a run on COVID-19 vaccines, Colombia will receive more than 4.2 million doses this week. Tuesday marked lowest per day death toll since May, 2020.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:47:47 +0000
Avianca turns page on Chapter 11 with route expansion
On the eve of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy hearing, Colombia's flagship Avianca announced 23 new international routes and return to many South American destinations.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 23:00:14 +0000
Bogotá in “shock mode” with crime as city struggles to reactivate
After one month in which an additional 1,500 police are patrolling Bogotá streets, violent assaults and other crimes are slowing the city's economic reactivation.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 21:53:16 +0000
Colombia’s Amazonas reports zero fatalities from Covid-19
As coronavirus cases decelerate across Colombia, the departmental capital of Amazonas, Leticia, reported on Thursday zero fatalities from the virus.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:49:42 +0000
As Mu variant advances Colombia’s daily COVID-19 cases drop to 1,125
Colombia continues to decelerate in new coronavirus infections despite circulation of Delta and Mu, the latter known as the "Colombia variant."

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:37:13 +0000
Colombia’s per day COVID-19 cases lowest since June 2020.
Colombia registered the lowest per day cases in COVID-19 infections since June 2020. The deceleration comes as vaccine coverage extends to minors age 12 to 14.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:36:35 +0000
Bogotá crime surge issue of national security claims Mayor López
Bogotá is in the grip of a crime wave that has required additional police on city streets. Defense Minister Molano blames anti-government protests for surge in homicides.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 20:21:18 +0000
Colombia’s indigenous leaders urge COVID-19 vaccines given track record with tropical viruses
As nations grapple with anti-vaxxers, Colombia's indigenous peoples are rallying communities to get inoculated given experience with tropical viruses.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 16:18:54 +0000
Bogotá to offer 4,000 Afghan refugees temporary transit asylum
The Colombian capital will receive some 4,000 Afghan refugees as they await special immigration visas to enter the US.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:59:33 +0000
The Ornate Rainfrog expands range from Ecuador to Colombia
A green and yellow colored rainfrog known to inhabit the forests of Ecuador is expanding its range along Colombia's Pacific coast, confirmed conservationists ProAves.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:12:14 +0000
Op-Ed: Colombia’s falling prey to populism and nobody’s paying attention.
The protests that beseiged Colombia during four months have proven how pandemic-hit democracies remain too exposed to the dangerous narratives of populist leaders.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:35:00 +0000
Colombia’s vaccine drive surpasses 32 million vaccinated adults
Colombia's COVID-19 vaccination plan now includes all adults age 20 or over as per day infections and deaths continue to decelerate.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:51:54 +0000
Colombia’s FARC recruited at least 18,667 child soldiers claims JEP
The parallel justice system established with the 2016 Havana peace accords claims FARC recruited more than 18,600 minors into their rank and file during two decades of conflict.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:35:18 +0000
Colombia’s COVID-19 cases and deaths reach five month lows
Coronavirus cases and single day mortality rates have reached five months lows in Colombia. China's Sinovac studying vaccine production plant near Colombian capital.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 15:03:50 +0000
Colombia commemorates 202 years of famous Independence battle
Colombia marked 202 years of the Batalla de Boyacá on Saturday and stunning visual display of the country's military transformation since the last independence battle.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:41:47 +0000
Colombia nears 30M doses as COVID deaths drop to four month low
Colombia's Covid-19 cases and deaths continue drop as the country nears 30 million doses administered among adults 25 years or over.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:16:18 +0000
Former warlords ask forgiveness along Colombia’s elusive road to peace
FARC's Rodrigo Londoño and AUC's Salvatore Mancuso met virtually on Wednesday to discuss their roles and responsibilities to the victims of Colombia's internal conflict.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:05:42 +0000
Decentralizing Colombian art with the exhibit Imagen Regional 9
The gallery spaces of Banco de la República have reopened to the public including Bogotá's MAMU. The museum's latest exhibit showcases works by Colombia's regional artists.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:37:34 +0000
Colombia breaks daily COVID-19 vaccine target, 50% of Bogotanos jabbed
Colombia's vaccine roll-out has surpassed targets set when the national campaign was launched in February. Over 50% of Bogotá's adult residents have received a COVID-19 shot.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:23:24 +0000
Colombia variant detected in US comes as new cases decrease at home
A Colombian variant is behind an increase in new Florida cases given the state's close connectivity with South America. WHO claims B.1.621 requires "further monitoring."

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:20:18 +0000
Colombia’s coca growing areas reduce third year in a row, claims UNODC report
The total area of Colombia's coca harvest continues to decrease claims most recent UNODC report, yet more pure cocaine is being produced per hectare.



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