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Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:27:05 +0000
Colombia marks five years of Final Accord with FARC
As Colombia marks five years since the signing of the Final Accord with FARC, deep political divisions continue over the future of a fragile peace.

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:43:20 +0000
Michelin-starred chefs showcase second Bogotá Madrid Fusión
As chefs emerge from lockdowns, Madrid Fusión returns to Bogotá with a cast of Michelin-starred chefs.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:40:16 +0000
Colombia nears 50% fully vaccinated as COVID fourth wave grips Europe
As anti-lockdown protests spread across Europe despite a surge in "fourth wave"COVID infections, Colombia nears 50% of its population fully vaccinated.

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 16:30:09 +0000
Iberia expands Colombia flights starting February 2022
Spain's Iberia is expanding its Colombia service with an additional daily flight between Madrid and Bogotá. Avianca to return to London Heathrow.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:50:12 +0000
Colombia’s Nevado del Ruíz volcano monitored for “explosive activity”
A unified command post has been established to monitor the Nevado del Ruíz volcano after a week of "unstable behaviour" and "explosive activity."

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:36:06 +0000
Colombia starts COVID-19 boosters for persons age 50 and older
Colombia is expanding its vaccine roll-out to include third doses of the coronavirus vaccine to all persons age 50 and older. National Health Emergency extended another three months.

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

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:34:15 +0000
Spiritual leaders from the Sierra Nevada make historic visit to Bogotá
A delegation of spiritual leaders from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta made their first visit to Bogotá to petition the national government for greater conservation of their ancestral territory.

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.



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