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Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:17:59 +0000
U.S Travel Alert issued for specific areas of Cartagena, Colombia
The U.S Embassy in Bogotá issued a travel alert for specific areas of Cartagena based on "increased criminal activity." District officials insist the port city is safe to visit.

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 11:34:31 +0000
Pedro Manrique Figueroa: Colombia’s contemporary arts enigma
An new exhibition at Casa Republicana in Bogotá recreates fragments of the life of one of Colombia's most enigmatic contemporary artists: Pedro Manrique Figueroa.

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:40:29 +0000
Bogotá gets police reinforcement with start of Christmas shopping season
To guarantee security to Bogotá residents with the start of the Christmas shopping season, Mayor Claudia López announced extra police presence on city streets.

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:00:16 +0000
Tourism to “embrace the serpent” in Colombia’s Mavecure
Deep in Colombia's interior, experience Mavecure, the impressive and iconic location featured in the Oscar-nominated 'Embrace of the Serpent'

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:19:31 +0000
Renowned conductors take the stage with Bogotá is Baroque
Five leading conductors are in charge of ensembles and orchestras during the four-day Bogotá is Baroque music festival.

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:03:43 +0000
Colombia rewrites its post-pandemic tourism playbook
Colombia's tourism sector is on the rebound ahead of the busy end-of-year travel season. More airlines want in.

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 17:37:21 +0000
Highlights of the Bogotá is Baroque festival programme
With an extensive music programme covering three Baroque composers and slate of musicians, here some highlights of the Bogotá is Baroque festival

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:01:19 +0000
Colombia 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 +0000
Bogotá 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.

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:45:39 +0000
The 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 +0000
Colombia’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 +0000
Bogotá 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 +0000
Digital 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 +0000
Colombia 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 +0000
Duque 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 +0000
Colombia 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 +0000
Colombia 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 +0000
Opinion: 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 +0000
Colombia’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 +0000
Les 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 +0000
It’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 +0000
Every 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 +0000
Bogotá 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 +0000
Traveling 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 +0000
Military 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.



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