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Thu, 27 Jan 2022 16:54:15 +0000
A Bogotá traffic accident ends in a lynching by the Embera
An accident involving a truck driver who killed two indigenous women has outraged Colombians after members of the Embera tribe lynched the driver in retributative justice.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:04:26 +0000
Omicron slows in Colombia, but active cases still above 110,000
Over the last week, daily cases of COVID-19 in Colombia have started to decelerate, yet active cases remain high.

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:41:53 +0000
Egan Bernal responding well to successful surgeries after road accident
Colombian cyclist Egan Bernal is responding well, and is conscious, following three “successful surgeries” to his spine, femur, right leg and chest, states the most recent medical report from the University Hospital La Sabana. The 25-year...

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:30:40 +0000
Colombia’s peso under pressure with inflation, global uncertainty
Global currencies are under pressure with rising inflation, supply-chain disruptions and fears of an energy crisis should Russia invade Ukraine.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 19:50:58 +0000
Colombia’s Operation Artemisa extends frontline to ocean protection
President Iván Duque extended Operation Artemisa's reach to include the nation's oceans, and protection of endangered biodiversity.

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 13:57:00 +0000
Colombia enters age of wind power in La Guajira
With 10 Vesta turbines, Colombia inaugurated a state-of-the-art wind farm in the department of La Guajira.

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.



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