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Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:16:18 +0000
Former warlords ask forgiveness along Colombia’s elusive road to peace
FARC's Rodrigo Londoño and AUC's Salvatore Mancuso met virtually on Wednesday to discuss their roles and responsibilities to the victims of Colombia's internal conflict.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:05:42 +0000
Decentralizing Colombian art with the exhibit Imagen Regional 9
The gallery spaces of Banco de la República have reopened to the public including Bogotá's MAMU. The museum's latest exhibit showcases works by Colombia's regional artists.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:37:34 +0000
Colombia breaks daily COVID-19 vaccine target, 50% of Bogotanos jabbed
Colombia's vaccine roll-out has surpassed targets set when the national campaign was launched in February. Over 50% of Bogotá's adult residents have received a COVID-19 shot.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:23:24 +0000
Colombia variant detected in US comes as new cases decrease at home
A Colombian variant is behind an increase in new Florida cases given the state's close connectivity with South America. WHO claims B.1.621 requires "further monitoring."

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:20:18 +0000
Colombia’s coca growing areas reduce third year in a row, claims UNODC report
The total area of Colombia's coca harvest continues to decrease claims most recent UNODC report, yet more pure cocaine is being produced per hectare.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:20:58 +0000
Colombia deports German who joined “first line” vandals during protests
Many foreigners in Colombia think they are above the law given the country's reputation of lawlessness. Want to bring down a government? Do it at home.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:16:27 +0000
Majestic Betty Garcés returns to the stage of Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor
With theatres recently authorized to reopen, Bogotá audiences have the opportunity to hear Colombia's grand dame of opera, Betty Garcés, in a performance directed by Alejandro Roca.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:20:44 +0000
Colombia approves dry medicinal cannabis exports with new legislation
The Clever Leaves plantation was the venue for a government decree that authorizes exports and sales of dry medicinal cannabis to global health entities.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:09:51 +0000
Colombia reaches COVID immunity among 20% of population, U.S donates 3.5M vaccines
Despite confirmation that the Delta variant is circulating in Colombia, the country's vaccine roll-out has immunized 20% of the population. U.S donates 3.5 million Moderna vaccines.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:13:23 +0000
Death of Yellow-eared Parrot guardian inspires young Colombian conservationists
The legacy of environmentalist Gonzalo Cardona is inspiring youngsters to continue conservation efforts of the Yellow-eared Parrot.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:50:47 +0000
Colombia lifts vaccine restrictions as third wave COVID-19 cases decline
Colombia's Ministry of Health will lift all age requirements for COVID-19 vaccines to reach herd immunity by the end of 2021.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 21:48:28 +0000
Bogotá on maximum alert ahead of Independence Day protests
Vandals once again threaten to cause major disruption and damage to Bogotá's transportation infrastructure during the Independence Day celebrations.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:41:53 +0000
Colombia’s COVID-19 decelerating after lull in social protests.
The third wave of COVID-19 infections has begun to decelerate in Colombia after months of social prtoests and complete economic openinh of Bogotá.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 21:29:29 +0000
Colombia’s JEP indicts 10 Army officers for “false positive” murders
JEP's indictment of 10 Colombian Army officers and one civilian for the extrajudicial killings of at least 120 civilians marks an important step towards truth, justice and non-repetition.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:29:51 +0000
Bogotá crime and vandalism scrutinized with new Security Secretariat
After two months in which Bogotá has been attacked by vandals, the district's new Security Secretariat must justify why militarization is not an option despite threats of more violence.

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:46:25 +0000
Colombia home to 20% of world’s butterfly species, reveals report
Colombia's treasure trove of biodiversity includes 3,642 species of butterflies, number close to those that exist on the African continent confirms a new study.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:15:02 +0000
Duque receives global solidarity after foiled assassination, Biden included
International condemnation of the terror attack against President Duque has reaffirmed the Colombian President's legitimate government as civil unrest continues with urban terrorists.

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:24:25 +0000
Caño Cristales reopens to tourists after 18 month closure
The majestic multi-colored waterway that flows through the La Macarena range and known as the River of Seven Colors have reopened after 18 months of closure.

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:15:33 +0000
Colombia’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 100,000 victims
Colombia has reached 100,000 coronavirus deaths after sixteen months of pandemic, and country with the third-highest mortality in South America, surpassed by Brazil and Peru.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 17:49:30 +0000
Ex-FARC offers JEP court info on missing kidnapped persons
As part of the War Crimes charges by the transitional court JEP, ex-FARC have handed-over information regarding the remains of at least 55 persons listed as missing.

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 13:58:48 +0000
Bogotá Philharmonic names conductor Joachim Gustafsson next music director
Swedish violinist and conductor Joachim Gustafsson has been named the OFB's new music director after a vote by more than 100 musicians of the Bogotá Philharmonic.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:05:31 +0000
Colombia reopens for tourism, but will foreign travelers respond?
Colombia's most important travel and tourism fair opens as the country remains in the grip of third wave coronavirus infections. Bogotá the domestic showcase at ANATO.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:33:59 +0000
Duque vaccinated on day Colombia registers record 586 COVID-19 deaths
Five months after the national vaccine roll-out President Duque was eligible for his first dose of Pfizer. His inoculation was accompanied by a call for reconciliation.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:32:58 +0000
Colombia’s trade unions reveal political objectives behind civil unrest
The Paro Nacional has as its objective to debilitate the right-wing party of President Iván Duque ahead of the 2022 presidential race, affirms trade unionist.

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:48:05 +0000
Colombia sees highest per day COVID-19 death toll during “Bogotá siege”
The national strike's "Bogotá seige" was perpetrated by 3,000 anti-government protestors and marred by further acts of senseless vandalism.



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