Bogotá’s ARTBO Weekend returns with expansive city circuits and focus on Contemporary Art

ARTBO Weekend returns to Bogotá from April 25–27 with 86 exhibition spaces, six city circuits, and over 150 free events, transforming the capital into a hub of contemporary art, design, and editorial innovation

Colombia’s Petro pivots to Beijing with intent to join Belt and Road

Colombian President Gustavo Petro plans to sign a letter of intent to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative during a May visit to Beijing, signaling a major geopolitical shift that could strain ties with the U.S. and alarm business leaders as trade tariffs loom.

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Idartes’ María Claudia Parias on Bogotá’s cultural platforms and vision for 2025

María Claudia Parias of Bogotá's Idartes is at the heart of transformative initiatives. From the Biennale of Art for Childhood to innovative public spaces for dance and music, the Colombian capital is not only a hub of creativity but a city that understands the importance of art as a tool for social cohesion and individual well-being.

After a severe water crisis in Bogotá, Mayor Galán ends rationing

Bogotá ends year-long water rationing as Chingaza reservoir levels stabilize, marking a major recovery from one of the city's worst water crises. Mayor Galán urges continued conservation, citing improved inflows, weather, and public cooperation in avoiding supply disruption.

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Over 1,200 indigenous protesters occupy Bogotá’s Plaza de Bolívar

Some 1,200 Indigenous people from Colombia’s southwestern departments have gathered peacefully in Bogotá’s Plaza de Bolívar for a third consecutive day, calling for a meeting with President Gustavo Petro to discuss violence in their territories and the government’s unfulfilled commitments.

Bogotá rings in the Year of the Snake with Chinese New Year Celebration

Bogotá will celebrate the Chinese New Year on January 26 at Parque de los Novios, honoring the Year of the Snake. The event features traditional dances, martial arts, calligraphy workshops, Chinese cuisine, and strengthens Colombia-China cultural ties.

Art aficionados and VIPs celebrate 20 Years of Bogotá’s ARTBO

ARTBO’s 20th edition in Bogotá launched with a star-studded event, attracting celebrities, art aficionados, and VIPs from around the world. The social gathering celebrated Colombian artist David Manzur's 70-years of artistic creation and featured a slate of national and international galleries.

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