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Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:50:30 +0000Colombia’s wettest weeks “still to come” predicts Ideam
Despite the early onset of the rainy season, the wettest weeks in Colombia are expected between mid-April and end of May.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:05:39 +0000Colombia’s peso hits nine-month high to U.S dollar
As global demand for commodity exports surge, the Colombian peso hit a nine month high to the U.S dollar and part of a Latin America-wide currency rally.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:42:48 +0000International efforts for bat conservation growing
Bat conservation efforts in Latin American and Caribbean are growing given this mammal’s key role in food security and preservation of natural habitats.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 13:45:50 +0000Bogotá motorcyclists protest district’s new security measures
More traffic disruptions are expected on Tuesday in Bogotá as motorcyclists blockade roads in protest over new security measures for the capital.
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:05:47 +0000Petro and Gutiérrez in run-off tiebreaker predict pollsters
Two polls released over the weekend put Petro and Gutiérrez as the front runners who will contest the second round in Colombia's presidential election.
Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:38:24 +0000New security measures for Bogotá ahead of elections
Bogotá Mayor Claudia López announced extra security measures for the Colombian capital after a bomb killed two minors and injured 10 civilians.
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 20:00:22 +0000Colombia’s National Museum opens Antonio Caro retrospective
On the anniversary of Antonio Caro's death, the National Museum opens its retrospective of the conceptual artist, best known for the Colombia/Coca-Cola series.
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:30:25 +0000Cartagena’s abandoned fort and other island-hopping outings
Removed from the beaches of Cartagena is Bocachica, steeped in history and home to a fort that served as the first line of defense against British pirates.
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:00:52 +0000Colombia declares the hippo an “invasive species”
The Humboldt Institute estimates that within a decade, Colombia's hippo population will reach 700. The hippo was introduced by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.
Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:58:32 +0000Afterglow on the ramparts of Cartagena’s walled city
The ramparts of Cartagena's Old City, built by the Spanish to protect their outpost in the New World against buccaneers, basks in the aferglow of a Caribbean sunset.
Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:28:34 +0000Bogotá blast kills minor and injures 10 persons
An explosive device targeted on Saturday night a police command post in the south of Bogotá, killing a girl and injuring 10 persons, including a police officer.
Sat, 26 Mar 2022 15:21:20 +0000Foo Fighter’s Taylor Hawkins found dead in Bogotá hotel
Taylor Hawkins, the 50-year old effusive drummer of Foo Fighters has died in Bogotá ahead of the band's concert at Estéreo Picnic.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:13:29 +0000Bogotá’s edition XVII of FITB returns to stages and streets
With 140 performances and 36 companies represented, the XVII edition of the Iberoamerican Theatre Festival of Bogotá (FITB) opens April 1 in the Colombian capital.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:22:21 +0000Colombia truck convoy takes Manhattan with “Encanto”
A convoy of six trucks circled around Manhattan's most emblematic spots to remind New Yorkers that Colombia is the most welcoming place on Earth.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 19:05:26 +0000Colombia to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine completes its first month, President Iván Duque announced that Colombia will offer the war-striken nation humanitarian aid.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:20:03 +0000Colombia’s Francia Márquez named Petro’s running mate
The recipient of the 2018 Goldman Environmental Prize, Francia Márquez has been named by Gustavo Petro as his VP running mate.
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:52:44 +0000Colombia’s active COVID-19 cases at 5,000 and falling
Tuesday marked a low in new cases of coronavirus with 294 cases and number not witnessed since the outbreak of the pandemic two years ago. Active cases are also decelerating.
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:02:15 +0000Colombia’s election integrity scrutinized over fraud charges
Left-wing candidate Gustavo Petro has claimed electoral fraud in Colombia's legislative primaries based on 500,000 votes that allegedly weren't added to his tally.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:33:56 +0000Colombia launches Cumbia Route to promote coastal tourism
From cumbia to vallenato, mapale and porro, Colombia wants tourists to explore the Caribbean coast with a new tourism route dedicated to the region's musical diversity.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 21:04:07 +0000FICCI 61 opens with Mesa’s homegrown feature La Roya
Edition 61 of the International Film Festival of Cartagena (FICCI) opens with the premiere of Juan Sebastián Mesa's second feature La Roya.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 21:00:30 +0000Colombia se acerca al 70% con esquema completa contra COVID-19
Colombia añadió este miércoles 26 muertes y 626 contagios nuevos de COVID-19, cifras que ratifican la poca incidencia que tiene la pandemia en la actualidad en el país.
Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:59:57 +0000Betancourt to Petro: “I was held hostage by your friends”
In a debate with three Colombian presidential candidates, Ingrid Betancourt lashed-out at Gustavo Petro over corruption and his association with kidnappers.
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 17:06:46 +0000Bogotá’s MAMBO reveals a hidden legacy of Obregón
On the 30 year anniversary of Alejandro Obregón's death, Bogotá's Museum of Modern of Art (MAMBO) is hosting the unique exhibition to the artist titled: "Hidden Obregón."
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:21:13 +0000Petro, Gutiérrez, Fajardo win Colombia’s coalition elections
Colombia's presidential race has officially started after three coalitions elected their candidates to face-off on May 29.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 22:09:10 +0000Colombia 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.