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Mon, 02 May 2022 16:09:29 +0000
Colombia lifts indoor face mask mandate and ends COVID tracing
Twenty-six months after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in Colombia, the Ministry of Health has lifted the last-remaining health measure for citizens: use of face masks indoors.

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:38:33 +0000
U.S student Giulianelli voluntarily leaves Colombia after detention
Political science student María Elizabeth Giulanelli voluntarily left Colombia after the Attorney General's Office dropped charges she attacked anti-riot police during the April 28 protests.

Sun, 01 May 2022 12:55:42 +0000
One hundred free books on Colombia’s true land of Encanto.
Villegas Editores and Ministry of Culture teamed up to offer Colombians free access to 100 digital titles by the publishing house, known for its glossy coffee table book collection.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:25:22 +0000
U.S student in custody for participating in violent Bogotá protest
A U.S political science student, identified as Maria Elizabeth Giulianelli was taken into custody by Colombia's anti-riot squad ESMAD for participating in a violent protest outside the Universidad Nacional.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:57:49 +0000
Avianca and Viva close ranks to form new holding company
In a move that will transform air integration across Latin America, Avianca and Viva have agreed to operate under a new holding company.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:02:17 +0000
Former Army officers admit to “false positives” in Colombian conflict
Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) heard testimonies on Tuesday by former military officials of their involvement in "false positives" in the Catatumbo region.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 17:32:26 +0000
The geopolitics of Colombia’s historic 2022 election
Colombia enters the final month of a highly contested presidential election, amidst shifting geopolitical rivalries and candidates with opposing visions for the country's future.

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:33:53 +0000
Colombia heads to Seoul as Guest Nation at Book Fair
Korea has reciprocated the invitation as Guest Nation at Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) by hosting Colombia with its own pavilion in Seoul as part of its international book fair.

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:33:51 +0000
Severe weather in Colombia causes floods and landslides
Severe weather across Colombia has caused the country's largest waterways, Magdalena and Cauca, to break their banks, resulting in widespread flooding.

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 12:59:11 +0000
Colombia to lift indoor face mask mandate within weeks
As per-day cases of coronavirus and deaths remain at record lows, the restriction of wearing of face masks indoors will be lifted within weeks, stated Minister Ruíz.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 23:00:20 +0000
Hit the art gallery trail with ARTBO Weekend 2022
Take full advantage of the art gallery circuit this weekend, with the all in-person event ARTBO Weekend 2022. More than 50 exhibition spaces are participating.

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 16:41:35 +0000
The American Women’s Club 2022 Mother’s Day bazaar
The American Women's Club hosted a two day bazaar at Club FAC to celebrate Mother's Day, welcome newcomers to Colombia's capital and a highlight of the 2022 calendar.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:08:18 +0000
Ministry of Culture offers free digital library to Colombian homes
The Ministry of Culture has launched a platform to offer more than 150 free books to Colombian homes. The ebooks were curated by the Colombia's National Library.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:09:10 +0000
Colombia was named a Major Non-NATO Ally. Should Mexico be next?
The recent designation of Colombia as a Major Non-NATO Ally raises the question why the US has not given this status to Mexico.

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 19:42:41 +0000
FILBo is back as Colombia’s top literary event
Three years after the last International Book Fair of Bogotá was held at Corferias, the literary world reunites in Colombian capital for edition 34.

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:04:06 +0000
Colombian midfielder Freddy Rincón dead at 55 after car crash
After two days in a coma, the result of a car crash, legendary Colombian midfielder Freddy Rincón has died at the age of 55.

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:58:08 +0000
Colombia busts animal trafficking network, 21 arrested
Colombia's Attorney General's Office announced that it has dismantled an extensive animal trafficking network that sold many endangered species to private collectors.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:59:38 +0000
President Duque delivers final speech to Security Council
President Iván Duque delivered his final speech to the UN Security Council as Colombia's head of state where he explained advances in a peace process with legality.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 17:45:26 +0000
Colombia’s green iguana threatened by Easter poaching
The green iguana's population comes under threat every Lent as this species is hunted for its meat and eggs. Iguanas on the coast are eaten as a substitute for fish and chicken.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:38:15 +0000
Landmines affect one out of every 5 towns in Colombia
Colombia remains the second-most landmined nation in the world after Afghanistan, with 245 towns still planted with remnants of war.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:34:00 +0000
Colombia at 95% immunity from COVID-19 affirms Minister Ruíz
Health Minister Fernando Ruíz announced that 95% of Colombians have achieved high levels of COVID-19 immunity based on vaccine coverage and recoveries from the disease.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:42:55 +0000
Colombia ranks in global top 20 for airline capacity
Fierce competition among low-cost carriers and entry of new carriers in the Colombian market has returned passenger capacity to pre-pandemic levels.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 18:50:30 +0000
Colombia’s wettest weeks “still to come” predicts Ideam
Despite the early onset of the rainy season, the wettest weeks in Colombia are expected between mid-April and end of May.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:05:39 +0000
Colombia’s peso hits nine-month high to U.S dollar
As global demand for commodity exports surge, the Colombian peso hit a nine month high to the U.S dollar and part of a Latin America-wide currency rally.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:42:48 +0000
International efforts for bat conservation growing 
Bat conservation efforts in Latin American and Caribbean are growing given this mammal’s key role in food security and preservation of natural habitats.



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