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Colombian authorities revoke oil rights near Caño Cristales river
Colombia’s National Authority of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) revoked a license to drill exploratory oil wells in an environmentally sensitive area this week.
1,000 pound leatherback sea turtle nests in Santa Marta
A nearly 6-foot long, 1,000 pound sea turtle crawled on to a Santa Marta beach early Monday morning to lay its eggs.
Arte&Madera exhibition combines form, function, philanthropy
Arte&Madera, an innovative exhibition at Bogotá’s Club el Nogal, features artists working outside of their comfort zones.
Colombia addresses economic shifts with $100,000 peso bill
Colombia recently released a new $100,000 peso bill to better handle a growing economy, higher minimum wage and inflation.
Colombia says ‘I do’ to gay marriage
In the latest victory for Colombia’s LGBT couples, the nation’s Constitutional Court opened the door to gay marriage on Thursday.
New species of dung beetle discovered in Colombia’s páramos
Scybalocanthon magnus, a new beetle species was recently discovered in Colombia’s high Andes moorlands.
ELN guerrilla group, Colombia government begin peace talks
The National Liberation Army (ELN), Colombia’s second-largest guerrilla group, and Colombian government announced peace talks Wednesday from Venezuela.
ICJ claims jurisdiction in Colombia-Nicaragua territory dispute
The International Court of Justice determine Thursday its jurisdiction over a territorial dispute between Colombia and Nicaragua over Caribbean waters.
Coca cultivation skyrockets in Colombia according to new data
New White House data shows coca cultivation increased dramatically between 2014 and 2015 in Colombia.
Taxi protest jams traffic in Colombia’s capital
Thousands of taxis took to Bogotá streets Monday in protest of the government’s lax enforcement of laws that prohibit Uber and other ridesharing services.
Colombia tests new electricity incentives as energy crisis looms
A growing energy crisis prompted new measures to encourage energy savings and led to the resignation of Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy.
Visa-free travel boosts Colombian visits to Schengen zone
Colombia’s national Association of Tourism and Travel Agencies announced travel to Europe’s Schengen zone spiked after dropping visa requirements.
Colombia energy crisis sparks fears of rationing, power cuts
El Niño and the loss of two major power plants threw Colombia into an energy crisis this week, prompting fears of rationing, blackouts or power cuts.
Colombia’s attorney general to investigate defense, military leaders
Colombia’s attorney general opened an investigation Monday against military and defense leaders related to an illegal FARC meeting earlier in February.
End of ‘Skyscraper Decree’ brings Bogotá buildings back to earth
On Monday, Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa struck down controversial rules permitting skyscrapers in residential neighborhoods and other parts of the city.