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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.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:51:54 +0000
Colombia’s FARC recruited at least 18,667 child soldiers claims JEP
The parallel justice system established with the 2016 Havana peace accords claims FARC recruited more than 18,600 minors into their rank and file during two decades of conflict.

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 17:35:18 +0000
Colombia’s COVID-19 cases and deaths reach five month lows
Coronavirus cases and single day mortality rates have reached five months lows in Colombia. China's Sinovac studying vaccine production plant near Colombian capital.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 15:03:50 +0000
Colombia commemorates 202 years of famous Independence battle
Colombia marked 202 years of the Batalla de Boyacá on Saturday and stunning visual display of the country's military transformation since the last independence battle.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:41:47 +0000
Colombia nears 30M doses as COVID deaths drop to four month low
Colombia's Covid-19 cases and deaths continue drop as the country nears 30 million doses administered among adults 25 years or over.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 19:16:18 +0000
Former warlords ask forgiveness along Colombia’s elusive road to peace
FARC's Rodrigo Londoño and AUC's Salvatore Mancuso met virtually on Wednesday to discuss their roles and responsibilities to the victims of Colombia's internal conflict.

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 19:05:42 +0000
Decentralizing Colombian art with the exhibit Imagen Regional 9
The gallery spaces of Banco de la República have reopened to the public including Bogotá's MAMU. The museum's latest exhibit showcases works by Colombia's regional artists.

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:37:34 +0000
Colombia breaks daily COVID-19 vaccine target, 50% of Bogotanos jabbed
Colombia's vaccine roll-out has surpassed targets set when the national campaign was launched in February. Over 50% of Bogotá's adult residents have received a COVID-19 shot.

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:23:24 +0000
Colombia variant detected in US comes as new cases decrease at home
A Colombian variant is behind an increase in new Florida cases given the state's close connectivity with South America. WHO claims B.1.621 requires "further monitoring."

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 21:20:18 +0000
Colombia’s coca growing areas reduce third year in a row, claims UNODC report
The total area of Colombia's coca harvest continues to decrease claims most recent UNODC report, yet more pure cocaine is being produced per hectare.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:20:58 +0000
Colombia deports German who joined “first line” vandals during protests
Many foreigners in Colombia think they are above the law given the country's reputation of lawlessness. Want to bring down a government? Do it at home.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:16:27 +0000
Majestic Betty Garcés returns to the stage of Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor
With theatres recently authorized to reopen, Bogotá audiences have the opportunity to hear Colombia's grand dame of opera, Betty Garcés, in a performance directed by Alejandro Roca.

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 15:20:44 +0000
Colombia approves dry medicinal cannabis exports with new legislation
The Clever Leaves plantation was the venue for a government decree that authorizes exports and sales of dry medicinal cannabis to global health entities.

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:09:51 +0000
Colombia reaches COVID immunity among 20% of population, U.S donates 3.5M vaccines
Despite confirmation that the Delta variant is circulating in Colombia, the country's vaccine roll-out has immunized 20% of the population. U.S donates 3.5 million Moderna vaccines.

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 16:13:23 +0000
Death of Yellow-eared Parrot guardian inspires young Colombian conservationists
The legacy of environmentalist Gonzalo Cardona is inspiring youngsters to continue conservation efforts of the Yellow-eared Parrot.

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 17:50:47 +0000
Colombia lifts vaccine restrictions as third wave COVID-19 cases decline
Colombia's Ministry of Health will lift all age requirements for COVID-19 vaccines to reach herd immunity by the end of 2021.

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 21:48:28 +0000
Bogotá on maximum alert ahead of Independence Day protests
Vandals once again threaten to cause major disruption and damage to Bogotá's transportation infrastructure during the Independence Day celebrations.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:41:53 +0000
Colombia’s COVID-19 decelerating after lull in social protests.
The third wave of COVID-19 infections has begun to decelerate in Colombia after months of social prtoests and complete economic openinh of Bogotá.

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 21:29:29 +0000
Colombia’s JEP indicts 10 Army officers for “false positive” murders
JEP's indictment of 10 Colombian Army officers and one civilian for the extrajudicial killings of at least 120 civilians marks an important step towards truth, justice and non-repetition.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:29:51 +0000
Bogotá crime and vandalism scrutinized with new Security Secretariat
After two months in which Bogotá has been attacked by vandals, the district's new Security Secretariat must justify why militarization is not an option despite threats of more violence.



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