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Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:03:41 +0000
A trail of despair in the Darien Gap
Some 16,000 Haitians are stranded in towns along Colombia's Urabá coast. The humanitarian crisis is spilling into one of the world's most dense rainforests, the Darien Gap.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 17:37:59 +0000
The end of Bogotá’s Los Héroes monument
Bogotá's Los Héroes monument has reached a sad and innocuous end after vandals destroyed the landmark during months of anti-government protests.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 22:11:46 +0000
Art and newsprint: Periódicos de Ayer exhibit at MAMU
A recently opened exhibition at MAMU in Bogotá tributes the rebellious age of Latin American newspapers and how they gave voice to contemporary artists.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 22:39:51 +0000
Colombia’s natural medicine cabinet: A fist full of Caléndula
Visit any farmer's market in Colombia and you'll see orange caléndula brimming from wooden carts. This ceremonial flower ranks high with medicinal qualities.

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:01:26 +0000
Colombia drops below 19,000 active COVID-19 cases
Colombia continues with a downturn in new cases of infections and deaths from coronavirus. The death toll from the virus will surpass 126,000 this week.

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 21:34:10 +0000
Duque presents a multilateral Colombia during final speech to UN
President Duque marked his final address to the UN Assembly with a vision of Colombia on the world stage and multilateral player on global issues.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 21:25:39 +0000
Avianca launches Bogotá – Toronto service on December 17
The Bogotá - Toronto route will operate on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The flight will compete with Air Canada's direct 787 Dreamliner service.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:28:46 +0000
Colombia kept on UK red list of barred COVID-19 nations
Colombians continue to be ranked as personae non grata to the UK given that the South American country continues on the travel "red list" of COVID-19.

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:10:19 +0000
Construction of Bogotá’s Metro Line 1 starts at Avenida Chile
Construction of a vehicle underpass and corridors for eco-friendly transportation is underway at Ave.Chile for Line 1 of the Metro de Bogotá.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 22:57:31 +0000
COVID mortality rate in Colombia near pre-pandemic levels
Coronavirus cases and deaths continue to decelerate in Colombia, with zero fatalities from the disease registered on Thursday. Vaccinations surpass 38 million doses.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:42:34 +0000
Some 1,500 Military Police now patrol five Colombian cities
Five Colombian cities, including Bogotá, have been given military support to help local police with urban crime. Bogotá to get an additional 500 soldiers on Saturday.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 22:48:21 +0000
Colombians empathetic to arrival of Afghan refugees reveals poll
Colombians overwhelmingly agree that their country should offer safe passage to Afghans fleeing persecution and retaliation by the Taliban, reveals a recent poll.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 20:01:26 +0000
New hope for Colombia’s Terribilis, world’s most poisonous frog
The Golden Poison Dart Frog is endemic to the rainforests of Colombia's Chocó and species with an toxin so deadly that is is considered the world's most poisonous amphibian.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:10:48 +0000
Seventy percent of Bogotá residents have received a COVID-19 vaccine
After a run on COVID-19 vaccines, Colombia will receive more than 4.2 million doses this week. Tuesday marked lowest per day death toll since May, 2020.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:47:47 +0000
Avianca turns page on Chapter 11 with route expansion
On the eve of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy hearing, Colombia's flagship Avianca announced 23 new international routes and return to many South American destinations.

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 23:00:14 +0000
Bogotá in “shock mode” with crime as city reactivates
After one month in which an additional 1,500 police are patrolling Bogotá streets, violent assaults and other crimes are slowing the city's economic reactivation.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 21:53:16 +0000
Colombia’s Amazonas reports zero fatalities from Covid-19
As coronavirus cases decelerate across Colombia, the departmental capital of Amazonas, Leticia, reported on Thursday zero fatalities from the virus.

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 17:49:42 +0000
As Mu variant advances Colombia’s daily COVID-19 cases drop to 1,125
Colombia continues to decelerate in new coronavirus infections despite circulation of Delta and Mu, the latter known as the "Colombia variant."

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:37:13 +0000
Colombia’s per day COVID-19 cases lowest since June 2020.
Colombia registered the lowest per day cases in COVID-19 infections since June 2020. The deceleration comes as vaccine coverage extends to minors age 12 to 14.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:36:35 +0000
Bogotá crime surge issue of national security claims Mayor López
Bogotá is in the grip of a crime wave that has required additional police on city streets. Defense Minister Molano blames anti-government protests for surge in homicides.

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 20:21:18 +0000
Colombia’s indigenous leaders urge COVID-19 vaccines given track record with tropical viruses
As nations grapple with anti-vaxxers, Colombia's indigenous peoples are rallying communities to get inoculated given experience with tropical viruses.

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 16:18:54 +0000
Bogotá to offer 4,000 Afghan refugees temporary transit asylum
The Colombian capital will receive some 4,000 Afghan refugees as they await special immigration visas to enter the US.

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:59:33 +0000
The Ornate Rainfrog expands range from Ecuador to Colombia
A green and yellow colored rainfrog known to inhabit the forests of Ecuador is expanding its range along Colombia's Pacific coast, confirmed conservationists ProAves.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:12:14 +0000
Op-Ed: Colombia’s falling prey to populism and nobody’s paying attention.
The protests that beseiged Colombia during four months have proven how pandemic-hit democracies remain too exposed to the dangerous narratives of populist leaders.

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 21:35:00 +0000
Colombia’s vaccine drive surpasses 32 million vaccinated adults
Colombia's COVID-19 vaccination plan now includes all adults age 20 or over as per day infections and deaths continue to decelerate.



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