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Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:49:46 +0000
Cartagena warns of potential Dengue and Chikungunya outbreaks
Inclement weather along Colombia's Caribbean coast is leading to an increase in tropical diseases, including outbreaks of Dengue and Chikungunya.

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:04:13 +0000
Adele suspends Las Vegas residency citing COVID-19 outbreak among crew
The chart-topping singer Adele has postponed her entire Las Vegas residency citing a COVID-19 outbreak among her team and production delays.

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:06:51 +0000
Is the Colombia-Venezuela border the next Cold War flashpoint?
Russia has not ruled out sending military hardware to South America should conflict break out in Ukraine.A Cold War flashpoint could become the Colombia Venezuela border.

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:55:48 +0000
Bogotá at epicenter of Omicron case increases
Bogotá has returned to the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic with sharp increases in new daily cases driven by the Omicron variant

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 18:09:29 +0000
145 human rights defenders killed in Colombia in 2021
2021 marked another tragic year for human rights in Colombia with 145 murders, states the most recent report by the Ombudsman.

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 15:08:14 +0000
Colombia breaks pandemic record with 34,923 COVID-19 infections
Colombia set a new record in coronavirus cases on Friday, with an additional 34,923 infections and highest number since the third wave peaked in June, 2021.

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:54:18 +0000
Santa Marta, Colombia’s most expensive city for cost of living
The consumer price index for December 2021 was highest in the coastal city of Santa Marta, almost double the national average.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 19:22:35 +0000
Barranquilla carnival launch cancelled with Omicron surge
The traditional Reading of the Sash that marks the start of Barranquilla's carvival season has been cancelled due to rising cases of the Omicron variant.

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 15:34:28 +0000
President Duque deploys Army to regain territorial control of Arauca
After days of violent confrontations between ELN guerrillas and FARC dissidents, President Duque ordered two battalions to regain control of the border region.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 15:45:27 +0000
Bogotá’s Claudia López extends mobility restrictions with Pico y Placa
During a year in which Bogotá will embark on major road and transportation works, Mayor López has extended mobility restrictions.

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 11:20:58 +0000
Colombia enters fourth wave with Omicron and Delta
While Colombia's COVID-19 infections pale in comparison with many European nations, health officials are urging citizens to take extra precautions with community spread of Omicron.

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 15:56:17 +0000
How to get your COVID-19 booster in Bogotá
Take advantage that many Bogotanos have left the city for the end-of-year holidays for getting that necessary booster shot against COVID-19.

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 15:00:06 +0000
Four unique beaches to explore in Colombia
There are countless stretches of beach in Colombia to explore, each with their own beauty and natural charm. Here four options fora carefree destination.

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 16:42:37 +0000
Bogotá to double home medical care with Omicron case increases
Bogotá will focus on expanding vaccine coverage and home medical care with per-day increases of the Omicron variant.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:23:03 +0000
Cartagena bans crew and passengers on cruise with COVID cases
The Seven Seas Mariner was allowed to dock early Wednesday in Cartagena, but all crew and passengers barred from entry after seven COVID cases were confirmed on board.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:07:41 +0000
China confina Xi’an, ciudad de 13 millones por rebote COVID
Las autoridades chinas decidieron confinar a Xi'an, ciudad de 13 millones y capital de la provincia central de Shaanxi, por reciente rebrote del coronavirus.

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:36:29 +0000
First cases of Omicron detected on Colombian coast  
Just days after Colombian Health Minister Fernando Ruíz announced that the circulation of the Omicron variant is "imminent," Colombia confirmed three cases on the coast.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:44:44 +0000
Omicron in Colombia a “question of time” affirms Health Minister
Colombia has yet to detect a first case of the Omicron variant, despite the infectious strain circulating in over 90 countries.

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:40:51 +0000
Ajiaco: A classic Colombian soup for all seasons
More than a bowl of carbs, Ajiaco plays a starring role in Bogotá's gastronomy line-up and soup served for all seasons, even Navidad.

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 16:00:13 +0000
A Christmas confession
I just finished listening to Christianity Today’s 12-episode podcast of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill. It’s a toe-curling story detailing the slow car crash that occurs when leaders in God’s church are intoxicated by power. The storyte...

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 15:49:07 +0000
Canada’s Providence inks MoU to produce COVID vaccines in Colombia
Canadian biotech company Providence has signed a memorandum with the Colombian Government to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines with partner VaxThera.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:30:21 +0000
Amid Omicron surge Colombia averages 1,900 per day COVID cases
With the surge in Omicron infection in the U.K and Europe, Colombia daily COVID-19 cases are averaging 1.900. The country is close to 80% vaccine coverage.

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 14:09:37 +0000
Your need-to-know of celebrating a Colombian Novena night
Being in "the know" of a tradition that dates back three centuries will make a Novena night in Colombia a memorable night.

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:01:37 +0000
Colombia at the epicenter of Latin American audiovisual productions
Disney's animated feature Encanto is the latest release of a Colombia-inspired production by an international studio. A slate of audiovisual projects are in the works for 2022.

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 20:00:50 +0000
Sandoná and weavers in the shadow of Galeras volcano
Nestled in the Nariño highlands, Sandoná is known for its weavers and destination close to the not-so-dormant Galeras volcano.



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