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Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:01:19 +0000Colombia cautious for COVID-19 fourth wave with rise in new cases
The recent increase in new coronavirus infection in Colombia may not announce the start of a fourth wave, but health authorities are on alert.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 14:16:03 +0000Bogotá is Baroque festival hosts free concerts in eight city localities.
As part of its extensive musical repertoire, the festival Bogotá Es Barroco will host free concerts in eight localities and well-known landmarks.
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:05:39 +0000
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Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:45:39 +0000The curtain rises on the 5th Cali International Dance Biennial
After almost two years in which Colombian dancers were quarantined with the pandemic, Cali is set to host the fifth edition of its International Dance Biennial.
Mon, 08 Nov 2021 16:24:26 +0000Colombia’s coffee prices spike with low production and delivery shortages
Bad weather in Colombia is contributing to production shortages of the country's Arabica bean. Coffee prices spiking globally with supply disruptions.
Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:57:18 +0000Bogotá is Baroque: A world-class music festival Nov 12 to 15
During four days (Nov 12 - 15) Bogotá will host great performances with an international cast of musicians as part of the International Classical Music Festival.
Thu, 04 Nov 2021 17:12:27 +0000Digital news entrepreneurs in Latin America work with tiny budgets, face cyber threats
The most recent report by Inflection Point claims that independent news outlets in Latin America work on shoe string budgets and face increasing cyber threats and hacks.
Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:17:33 +0000Colombia mandates vaccine certificate for all public and private events
With complete economic reopening, President Duque mandated that all persons attending public or private events will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 22:37:56 +0000Duque at COP26: “Colombia is in the heart of President Biden”
Colombia's commitments at COP26 have been hailed as the most ambitious in Latin America, including protecting 30% of the nation's land and sea territories by 2022.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:54:34 +0000Colombia starts COVID-19 vaccination campaign for children ages 3 to 11
Colombia extended its COVID-19 vaccination roll-out to children between the ages of 3 and 11. More than 47 million doses have been administered among the population.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:50:53 +0000Colombia sets zero emissions climate change target
The release of a book by Nicolás Botero on the environmental challenges facing Colombia comes with an ambitious announcement by President Duque.
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:00:54 +0000Opinion: A pastor’s confession on the need for confession
Pastor Andrew Lupton of the Bogotá-based United Church opens a space for reflection on the importance of confession in our everyday lives.
Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:47:17 +0000Colombia’s creepiest homes, hotels and haciendas
While Colombia may not have medieval castles, it does have plenty of creepy hotels and even creepier haciendas.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:58:21 +0000Les Grand Ballets Canadien returns to Bogotá with two epic works
Founded 60 years ago as the first professional dance company in Quebec, Les Grand Ballets Canadien will perform at Teatro Mayor in Bogotá.
Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:00:28 +0000It’s batty, but cricket comes to Colombia
Cricket has its share of global followers. More than a game, Cricket Colombia has a cultural ingredient and role for students to improve their language skills.
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:11:34 +0000Every 48 hours Bogotá registers a robbery related homicide
Legislation introduced by the national government aims to restrict the sale of firearms and traumatic guns. In Bogotá, robbery-related homicides are on the rise.
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:24:38 +0000Bogotá launches ‘Men in Care’ schools to build more just society
The district has launched a program to help men become "agents of change" within their homes by taking on more domestic chores and responsibilities.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:00:37 +0000Traveling Colombia’s silt road to a lost Chamba
The town of Chamba, Tolima, is home to Colombia's emblematic black earthenware, handmade and polished by artisans.
Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:30:25 +0000Military capture of Otoniel most important for Colombia since Escobar
The capture of Dario Úsuga, cartel boss of the Gulf Clan represents the largest blow to a criminal organization since the death of Pablo Escobar in 1993.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:39:19 +0000Colombia signs memorandum with U.S biotech INOVIO for COVID-19 vaccines
The Colombian Government signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S biotech company INOVIO to produce COVID-19 vaccines in the country.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:20:06 +0000Bogotá gets security boost with 500 extra police
Bogotá Mayor Claudia López officiated the incorporation ceremony of an additional 500 members of the police to work in intelligence and judicial investigations.
Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:22:05 +0000Durga Puja in Bogotá to tribute Colombia’s frontline health workers
Bogotá chef Arun Pal is hosting his seventh Durga Puja charity event in which more 200 meals will be donated to the city's frontline COVID-19 health workers.
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 22:45:56 +0000Ex-Venezuela spy chief claims Petro recipient of Maduro money
Venezuela's former intel chief Hugo Carvajal presented a Spanish high evidence of illegal campaign financing by Maduro of South American left-wing politicians.
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:28:04 +0000Alleged “Havana Syndrome” outbreak in Bogotá adds to global cases
The City Paper spoke with military strategist Richard Gabriel Ertsey regarding the alleged outbreak of Havana Syndrome among U.S Embassy staff.
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 11:55:48 +0000Bogotá’s vaccination drive heads to public markets
Bogotá hopes to inoculate several thousand food distributors and merchants with a vaccination campaign inside the city's largest public markets.