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Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:22:29 +0000U.S and Colombia conduct naval exercises near Cartagena
The U.S Navy and Colombia's Armada conducted anti-submarine naval exercises near the port of Cartagena, and joined by the nuclear sub USS Minnesota.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:03:12 +0000How the U.S became Putin’s useful pawn in Colombia
The influence of Russia as a regional player in Latin America goes beyond its military support of Venezuela to influencing the social media narrative of Colombia's politics.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:30:08 +0000Ukrainians join global antiwar protests from Bogotá
The Ukrainian community in Bogotá held a peacefully antiwar rally outside in the Russian Embassy, and one of many planned after Russia invaded the country.
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:00:41 +0000Colombia’s “Camilo” announces next North America tour
The Medellín-based singer and songwriter Camilo has announced the dates for his next North American tour with dates in New York, Houston and Toronto.
Fri, 25 Feb 2022 17:55:14 +0000Colombia extends COVID-19 Health Emergency to April 30.
Despite the lowering of COVID-19 active cases to levels pre-Omicron, the national government has extended the Health Emergency to April 30.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 19:14:50 +0000Reactions from Colombia on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The majority of Colombia's former Presidents and 2022 presidential hopefuls have denounced Russia's aggression against Ukraine and full-scale invasion on Thursday.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:15:49 +0000Bogotá lifts face mask mandate for outdoors
After almost two years since Bogotá residents were mandated to wear face masks outdoors, Mayor López has lifted the health measure.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:11:36 +0000ANATO: Duque asks travel sector to “defend democracy”
During his last visit to the ANATO travel and tourism fair as President of Colombia, Iván Duque called on the sector to defend economic growth and democracy.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 20:49:46 +0000Colombia to protect 68 native languages over 10 years
Colombia's MinCultura will protect 68 native languages over 10 years to expand cultural dialogue and linguistic diversity.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:41:48 +0000Ultra Air inaugurates first Colombia flight
The latest addition to Colombia's low-cost air travel segment is Ultra Air that began operations in the country with an inaugural flight between Medellín and Bogotá.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:33:04 +0000Weiwei makes Bogotá debut with The Emperor’s Banquet
La Cometa gallery in Bogotá is hosting a landmark cultural event with the first-ever solo show of the Chinese artist-activist Ai Weiwei.
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:23:14 +0000Bogotá Chamber of Commerce opens Center of Entrepreneurship
Following other world capital to foster a business environment for start-ups, Bogotá's Chamber of Commerce launched a Centre for Entrpreneurship.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:24:55 +0000Bogotá’s Claudia López faces deep disapproval ratings
Bogotá residents are increasingly pessimistic with the Colombia capital, from rising crime to deteriorated infrastructure.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:10:14 +0000Colombia to require face masks for “important time”
A countries embrace post-COVID-19 by eliminating face mask mandates, Colombia will continue to enforce the measure given the possibility of new variants.
Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:58:05 +0000FICCI presents selection of 61 Cartagena Film Festival
After a year in which the Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI) faced COVID-era restrictions, the 61 edition returns as an in-person event with new categories.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:06:23 +0000Colombia’s GDP growth in 2021 highest on record
Colombia's GDP in 2021 registered record growth despite third wave in COVID-19 cases, social protests and supply chain disruptions.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:50:02 +0000Colombia and EU sign Climate Action declaration
President Iván Duque’s official trip to Europe included the signing of a joint-pact with the EU on climate action and environmental conservation.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:38:40 +0000Colombia nears herd immunity a year after vaccine roll-out
Colombians are increasingly completing their COVID-19 inoculation schemes, with 64% of the nation's population fully vaccinated.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:01:19 +0000US warns of “risks by external actors” ahead of Colombia elections
The U.S is monitoring "external risks" and foreign manipulation of Colombia's electoral process, ahead of the May 29 vote.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:51:23 +0000As Europe lifts COVID rules, Omicron cases down in South America
As European nations scramble to ease COVID restrictions, cases of the Omicron variant are decelerating across South America. Vaccination key ending pandemic warns PAHO.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:18:46 +0000Teatro Mayor presents Tchaikovsky by Emil Tabakov
The Teatro Mayor is the venue for a performance of Tchaikovky's masterwork Swan Lake and his Symphony No.4 under the baton of Bulgarian conductor Emil Tabakov.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:32:05 +0000All Colombia Encanto takes three Oscar nominations
Disney’s animated “Encanto” has earned three Academy Award nominations for best animated feature, best original score and best song.
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:53:38 +0000Mudslide kills 15 in Colombia’s coffee region
The department of Risaralda in Colombia's coffee-growing region endured its worst tragedy in more than a decade after a mudslide destroyed La Esneda neighborhood.
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 23:04:08 +0000Colombia buys 10.8 M doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S pharmaceutical Moderna has signed a supply agreement with Colombia for 10.8 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Tue, 08 Feb 2022 21:27:13 +0000Manuel Hernández “returns” to Galería El Museo
El Museo Gallery in Bogotá is hosting an exhibition on the works of Colombia's pioneering abstract painter Manuel Hernández.