The Seven Seas Mariner was allowed to dock early Wednesday in Cartagena, but all crew and passengers barred from entry after seven COVID cases were confirmed on board.

Las autoridades chinas decidieron confinar a Xi'an, ciudad de 13 millones y capital de la provincia central de Shaanxi, por reciente rebrote del coronavirus.

Just days after Colombian Health Minister Fernando Ruíz announced that the circulation of the Omicron variant is "imminent," Colombia confirmed three cases on the coast.

Colombia has yet to detect a first case of the Omicron variant, despite the infectious strain circulating in over 90 countries.

More than a bowl of carbs, Ajiaco plays a starring role in Bogotá's gastronomy line-up and soup served for all seasons, even Navidad.

Canadian biotech company Providence has signed a memorandum with the Colombian Government to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines with partner VaxThera.

With the surge in Omicron infection in the U.K and Europe, Colombia daily COVID-19 cases are averaging 1.900. The country is close to 80% vaccine coverage.

Being in "the know" of a tradition that dates back three centuries will make a Novena night in Colombia a memorable night.

Disney's animated feature Encanto is the latest release of a Colombia-inspired production by an international studio. A slate of audiovisual projects are in the works for 2022.

Nestled in the Nariño highlands, Sandoná is known for its weavers and destination close to the not-so-dormant Galeras volcano.

As the 2021 season draws to a close, Teatro Mayor presents Puccini's epic Tosca, conducted by Vienna Symphony's Andrés Orozco-Estrada.

Colombia reaches 60 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines given, representing more than 50% of the population fully vaccinated against the disease.

A hand-picked selection of the best in journalistic photos of daily life and special events from around Colombia.

Starting with Noche de Velitas, among the many highlights of the Bogotá's Christmas agenda is the Night Bike Ride and illuminations in 20 public parks.

All travelers entering Colombia as from December 14 will have to provide proof of a full-vaccination scheme or present a PCR test pre-departure.

Edition 31 of Expoartesanías opens in Bogotá on December 7 with artisans representing Colombia's 32 departments and 18 countries in the international pavilion.

Colombia is well-ranked among the 50 Best Restaurants in Latin America, with an extended 51-100 list that includes a host of innovative chefs.

Colombia's flagship Avianca has left Chapter 11 with a streamlined business model that competes with low-cost carriers and over U.S$1 billion in liquidity.

The government of President Joe Biden is weighing stricter measures for all travelers entering the U.S to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.

Despite every COVID-19 variant circulating in Colombia, the country appears to have skewed the fourth wave of infection. But with Omicron, the pandemic could surge again.

The traditional dances of the indigenous peoples who inhabit La Chorrera, Amazonas, have been nominated as Intangible Patrimony of Colombia.

Seven award-winning African novelists join BLAA's contemporary literature series with interviews hosted by Gilbert Shang Ndi.

Bogotá's Teatro Mayor has unveiled its 2022 season with Spain as Guest Nation. The curtain rises on great performances, from symphony orchestras to gender defying flamenco.

Despite increasing cases of COVID-19 infection in many cities and states across the U.S, this week was the busiest in travel since 2019.

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.