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Peñalosa creates new citywide animal protection post in Bogotá
Bogotá steps up animal protections programs with the creation of a new center dedicated to providing veterinary services, pet adoptions and more.
With or without Pope’s approval, Colombians use birth control
Pope Francis suggested birth control could be used in Zika-affected regions, but many Catholic Colombians already use contraception.
Illegal FARC meeting throws wrench into Colombia peace talks
An illegal FARC gathering in a small town in northern Colombia has critics wondering if the guerrilla group will play fair in the post-conflict.
Relief from El Niño may spell new problems for Colombia
Relief from El Niño may finally be in sight, but a shift to La Niña could bring new problems for Colombia.
Colombia’s police director resigns as prostitution investigation continues
Director of National Police Gen. Rodolfo Palomino resigned Wednesday after the national attorney general’s office opened a formal investigation against him.
Colombia snubbed at 58th Grammy awards
Colombian bands Bomba Estereo and Monsieur Periné lost out Monday to Natalia Lafourcade and Pitbull at the 58th annual Grammy awards.
CDC experts praise Colombia’s Zika response as Congress debates funding
Experts arrived in Colombia last week to help with the fight against Zika as the U.S. Congress debated a Zika funding package requested by President Obama.
Attack on Bogotá Uber endangers life of former VP’s daughter
Threats and confrontations ratcheted up a hostile situation between taxi drivers and Uber drivers Friday in Bogotá.
International groups skeptical of Colombia peace process
The ICC wondered Wednesday whether Colombia’s peace deal with the FARC would provide sufficient justice for crimes against humanity.
Venezuela’s ‘birther’ controversy heats up
Members of Venezuela’s opposition party in the National Assembly announced Thursday they would investigate President Maduro’s birthplace.
Colombia seeks answers after oil refinery runs $4 billion over budget
A laundry list of problems plagued the Reficar oil refinery modernization, causing more than $4 billion in cost overruns and years of delays.
Obama to ask for $1.8 billion to fight Zika at home, abroad
On Monday, U.S. President Obama asked Congress for $1.8 billion to fight Zika, including millions in foreign aid.
Colombia considers most sweeping LGBT protections yet
A draft presidential decree organizes government entities and guarantees rights and protections for Colombia’s LGBTI citizens.
Obama announces new $450 million ‘Peace Colombia’ plan
President Obama and President Santos announced Thursday “Peace Colombia,” a $450 million successor to Plan Colombia.
Bogotá goes car free for first ‘Día Sin Carro’ of 2016
This Thursday, Bogotá residents will have to leave cars and motorcycles at home and get around on foot, bicycle or mass transit.