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Tue, 01 Apr 2025 18:08:58 +0000
IDEAM forecasts intense rains in Bogotá for three months
Bogotá and much of Colombia will face heavy rainfall until mid-June, IDEAM warns. Increased precipitation raises risks of floods, landslides, and river overflows, particularly in Andean and Caribbean regions. Authorities urge preventive measures ami...

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:18:29 +0000
Carlos Lehder’s sudden return to Colombia revives legacy of Medellin Cartel
Carlos Lehder, one of the founding leaders of the Medellín Cartel and a key figure in the history of cocaine trafficking, was arrested by Colombian authorities upon his arrival from Germany on Friday, March 28.

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 20:31:53 +0000
Memory, Territory, and Identity: The Art of Juliana Ríos
Colombian artist Juliana Río explores memory, nature, and identity in a new Bogotá exhibition hosted by Leon Tovar projects. Her evocative paintings capture the essence of La Guajira's landscapes, blending tradition and personal narratives. The ina...

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:34:28 +0000
Colombia and U.S to expand Biometric Data Sharing for migration and security
Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia hosted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem at the San Carlos Palace in Bogotá where an agreement was signed that would expand the sharing of biometric data for law enforcement and migration controls.

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 14:58:50 +0000
Cauca under fire. FARC dissidents launch wave of terror attacks
FARC dissidents launched coordinated attacks across ten municipalities in the department of Cauca, Colombia, killing one soldier and injuring over 80 people. Explosives strapped to motorbikes, drone strikes, and armed assaults have prompted heightene...

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:47:38 +0000
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to visit Colombia amid tensions over mass deportations
In the first high-level visit by a member of U.S. President Donald Trump’s new administration, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will meet with Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia on Thursday in Bogotá.

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:15:05 +0000
Colombia’s gas agenda at risk with US tariffs on Venezuelan energy imports
The U.S. objective to impose secondary tariffs on all countries purchasing Venezuelan oil and gas has stalled President Petro's plans for greater energy integration. Petro has urged Ecopetrol to explore Qatari gas imports amid rising domestic shortag...

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:41:00 +0000
SER: The Hat Couture of Medellín designer Andrea Agudelo
Designer Andrea Agudelo launches SER, a hat couture brand blending fashion, art, and mindfulness. Her debut collection, Born from Light, features handcrafted headwear symbolizing identity and transformation. SER will expand globally through gallery i...

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:20:58 +0000
In separate accidents this month 75 foreigners pulled from open sea near Cartagena
Seventy-five foreign tourists have been rescued in two separate maritime accidents near Cartagena’s Barú Peninsula. A boat carrying 38 Europeans capsized Thursday, following a similar March 2 incident. Authorities cite rough seas and stress strict...

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:25:22 +0000
Petro’s mockery of Senator Barrera and his horse sparks outrage
Colombian President Gustavo Petro faced backlash for mocking Casanare Senator Alirio Barrera’s grief over his horse’s death. Critics condemned Petro’s remark as cruel and a deflection from his labor reform’s failure, highlighting his tendency...

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:35:48 +0000
Petro’s Civic Day rallies thousands, but Senate rejects contentious Labor Reform
Thousands marched in Bogotá on Petro’s “Civic Day” to pressure Congress into passing his labor reform, but the Senate rejected the bill. Petro condemned lawmakers, warning of a referendum push as political tensions between his administration a...

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:10:14 +0000
Bogotá’s Teatro Colón stages climate change opera ‘Sun and Sea’
Bogotá’s Teatro Colón transforms into an artificial beach for Sun & Sea, the award-winning Lithuanian opera-performance addressing climate change and mass tourism. Running March 21-24, the immersive production blends music and environmental ...

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 14:36:51 +0000
Petro mobilizes Civic Day to defy Congress on social reforms
Colombia's Gustavo Petro has declared March 18 a “Civic Day” to rally support for his social reforms, bypassing Congress. By pressuring workers to march, Petro risks deepening political divides and setting a dangerous precedent of governance thro...

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:09:04 +0000
Bogotá gripped by severe weather as Aerocivil takes charge of aviation meteorology
Bogotá faces severe weather with relentless rain and flooding, while Colombia’s Civil Aeronautical Agency takes over aviation meteorology from Ideam. Experts warn of risks, but Aerocivil assures air safety, emphasizing compliance with internationa...

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:36:52 +0000
Violent turf war in Bogotá’s San Bernardo leaves three dead, nine injured
A grenade explosion in Bogotá’s San Bernardo neighborhood on March 12 has killed three and injured nine. District authorities link the attack to ongoing turf wars between criminal groups over control of the micro-trafficking drugs trade.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:03:04 +0000
Colombia’s Petro calls for referendum to let “the people decide” reforms
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for a national referendum on his unpopular reforms after lawmakers shelved the labor reform in the Senate. Critics claim the move undermines democracy and the autonomy of Congress, with concerns a referend...

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:31:08 +0000
Petro orders Ecopetrol to source natural gas from Qatar
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for diversifying natural gas imports, ordering state-owned Ecopetrol to source from Qatar in order to reduce costs and end reliance on the U.S. His proposal comes with rising gas prices, inflation concerns...

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:13:55 +0000
ELN commanders claim Petro’s Total Peace is becoming “Total War”
ELN commanders in Colombia claim President Petro's "Total Peace" policy is escalating the conflict in Catatumbo, accusing the government of shifting to military action rather than peace talks. The violence has displaced tens of thousands, with no res...

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:00:08 +0000
The First Line of Bogotá Metro reaches halfway mark in construction
Bogotá’s Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán announced that the First Line of the Bogotá Metro has reached 50% completion. The 23.9 km line, set to open in 2028, will transform urban mobility, easing congestion and modernizing the city’s public transp...

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:25:20 +0000
Long lost Spanish Fort discovered in the depths of Cartagena bay
A long-lost Spanish fort, San Matías, has been rediscovered submerged in Cartagena Bay, Colombia. Built in 1567 to defend the city, the fort was dismantled in 1626. The discovery opens new insights into the region's colonial defense system.

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:48:54 +0000
Colombia’s top Grammy Artists banned from entering Maduro’s Venezuela
The Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro has banned prominent Colombian Grammy-winning artists, including Juanes, Carlos Vives, Maluma, and Silvestre Dangond, from entering the country. The ba announced by Diosdado Cabello, Venezuela’s Minister of ...

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:10:55 +0000
Trump Tariffs: A looming crisis for Colombian farmers and women workers
U.S. tariffs on Colombian agricultural exports, including coffee and flowers, threaten thousands of jobs, particularly for women in rural areas. The peso faces devaluation, and China may seize the opportunity to expand its influence as Colombia seeks...

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:18:07 +0000
Colombia’s AG ordered to provide information on 546 disappeared members of security forces
Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) gave the Attorney General’s Office 45 days to provide information on 546 disappeared members of the armed forces, aiming to advance their identification and ensure victims' rights to truth and justi...

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:10:39 +0000
From vandalism to gang violence: Bogotá’s perception of insecurity on the rise
Bogotá's insecurity crisis worsens as masked attackers vandalize the historic Tren de la Sabana near Corferias. Mayor Galán implements new security measures, but rising homicides and gang violence fuel public concern. Authorities debate reinstating...

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:57:28 +0000
Colombia’s tourism sector faces security challenges amid ANATO’s 44th edition
Colombia’s ANATO tourism fair opens amid security concerns and President Petro’s no show during the opening cereomony. Industry leaders emphasized tourism’s economic importance, while Bogotá, Barranquilla and Santa Marta showcase growth, susta...

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