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Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:24:55 +0000
Bogotá’s Claudia López faces deep disapproval ratings
Bogotá residents are increasingly pessimistic with the Colombia capital, from rising crime to deteriorated infrastructure.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:10:14 +0000
Colombia to require face masks for “important time”
A countries embrace post-COVID-19 by eliminating face mask mandates, Colombia will continue to enforce the measure given the possibility of new variants.

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:58:05 +0000
FICCI presents selection of 61 Cartagena Film Festival
After a year in which the Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI) faced COVID-era restrictions, the 61 edition returns as an in-person event with new categories.

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 15:06:23 +0000
Colombia’s GDP growth in 2021 highest on record
Colombia's GDP in 2021 registered record growth despite third wave in COVID-19 cases, social protests and supply chain disruptions.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 18:50:02 +0000
Colombia and EU sign Climate Action declaration
President Iván Duque’s official trip to Europe included the signing of a joint-pact with the EU on climate action and environmental conservation.

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:38:40 +0000
Colombia nears herd immunity a year after vaccine roll-out
Colombians are increasingly completing their COVID-19 inoculation schemes, with 64% of the nation's population fully vaccinated.

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:01:19 +0000
US warns of “risks by external actors” ahead of Colombia elections
The U.S is monitoring "external risks" and foreign manipulation of Colombia's electoral process, ahead of the May 29 vote.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:51:23 +0000
As Europe lifts COVID rules, Omicron cases down in South America
As European nations scramble to ease COVID restrictions, cases of the Omicron variant are decelerating across South America. Vaccination key ending pandemic warns PAHO.

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 15:18:46 +0000
Teatro Mayor presents Tchaikovsky by Emil Tabakov
The Teatro Mayor is the venue for a performance of Tchaikovky's masterwork Swan Lake and his Symphony No.4 under the baton of Bulgarian conductor Emil Tabakov.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:32:05 +0000
All Colombia Encanto takes three Oscar nominations
Disney’s animated “Encanto” has earned three Academy Award nominations for best animated feature, best original score and best song.

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:53:38 +0000
Mudslide kills 15 in Colombia’s coffee region
The department of Risaralda in Colombia's coffee-growing region endured its worst tragedy in more than a decade after a mudslide destroyed La Esneda neighborhood.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 23:04:08 +0000
Colombia buys 10.8 M doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S pharmaceutical Moderna has signed a supply agreement with Colombia for 10.8 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 21:27:13 +0000
Manuel Hernández “returns” to Galería El Museo
El Museo Gallery in Bogotá is hosting an exhibition on the works of Colombia's pioneering abstract painter Manuel Hernández.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:49:52 +0000
Colombia to meet global demand for St.Valentine’s Day flowers
Colombia is expecting bumper crop exports of its fresh cut flowers ahead of St.Valentine's Day. Air cargo companies adding extra flights to meet global demand.

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:55:03 +0000
Colombia’s dysfunctional campaign maintains Petro lead
The 2022 Colombian elections are fraught with disinformation and dysfunctional campaigns, maintaining Petro's lead in the polls.

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 21:22:35 +0000
Yellow alert declared for Bogotá as Amazon fires grow
Wild fires burning across northern South America have placed Bogotá under yellow alert for bad air quality.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 21:55:11 +0000
Refugees showcase Latin American recipes in new cookbook by UNHCR
The UN Refugee agency has released a new cookbook with recipes by migrants and refugees across Latin America, and showcase of authentic dishes.

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 17:26:32 +0000
Remember it’s the country of COLOMBIA not…COLUMBIA
Entertainers, celebrities, reporters and even editors still confuse Colombia, Republic thereof with a plethora of towns called Columbia. Time to set the record straight.

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:31:46 +0000
Hunger in Colombia “critical” says Food Banks after FAO report
After the controversial report by FAO ranking Colombia as a "hunger hotspot," the nation's food banks claim the hunger situation is "critical."

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:39:47 +0000
Colombia outpaces South America in 2021 with tourism reactivation
Colombia outperformed other South American nations in 2021 with recovery of international tourism despite coronavirus variants and blanket travel restrictions.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:39:07 +0000
Colombia adds 4.7 M jobs, women most impacted by unemployment
Despite encouraging perspectives for economic growth in 2022, Colombia's unemployment remains among the highest in the region, with women most affected.

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:20:13 +0000
The heron of Calanoa, Amazonas
Photographer Louis Vest captured this moment in the riverine hamlet of Calanoa, at the heart of the Colombian Amazon.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 15:50:34 +0000
S.Pellegrino launches 5th edition of Young Chef Academy Competition.
Chefs from around the world are invited to participate in the 5th edition of the S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy competition with signature dishes.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 13:55:50 +0000
La vacuna Pfizer podría estar disponible en febrero para menores de 5 años
Según The Washington Post, la vacuna Pfizer podría estar disponible a finales de febrero para los menores de 5 años.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:48:44 +0000
Colombia elections: Political coalition builders and breakers
Coalitions are gaining momentum ahead of the May 29 presidential election that is being waged more in backrooms than in public venues. Will the center hold?



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