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Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:09:10 +0000
Colombia designated Major non-NATO Ally by President Biden
President Duque became the first Latin American leader to visit the White House under the Biden administration. Both leaders discussed regional security, migration and the invasion of Ukraine.

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:47:09 +0000
Bogotá boosts police presence ahead of election Sunday
Bogotá will have some 9,000 police on the street this Sunday as millions head to the polls to vote in the consultation of coalition candidates and congressional leaders.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:04:01 +0000
Colombians to elect presidential frontrunners in key vote Sunday
With two months before the first round of the 2022 presidential elections, Colombians will cast their votes on Sunday for Congressional representatives and leading candidates.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:11:19 +0000
COVID-19 in Colombia, two years and counting
Two years since the first cases of COVID-19 was detected in Colombia, the country has registered more than 6 million cases and 139,000 deaths.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 17:36:56 +0000
Pasolini and Truffaut showcase at Cartagena’s FICCI 61
Among the many screenings of the Cartagena International Film Festival - FICCI - is a showcase of legendary masters Pasolini and Truffaut.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:21:39 +0000
Ukraine expats call for tough measures by Colombia against Russia
The Ukrainian expat community in Colombia wants the national government to impose measures against Russia as the invasion of their country completes its first week.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:22:38 +0000
Colombia’s Clever Leaves to provide medical cannabis to Australia
Colombia's leading medicinal cannabis company Clever Leaves will supply Australia with high-grade CBD isolates and oil worth US$7.8 million.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 14:22:29 +0000
U.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 +0000
How 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 +0000
Ukrainians 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 +0000
Colombia’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 +0000
Colombia 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 +0000
Reactions 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 +0000
Bogotá 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 +0000
ANATO: 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 +0000
Colombia 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 +0000
Ultra 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 +0000
Weiwei 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 +0000
Bogotá 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 +0000
Bogotá’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 +0000
Colombia 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 +0000
FICCI 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 +0000
Colombia’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 +0000
Colombia 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 +0000
Colombia 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.



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