The reputation of the Guaviare department has been slighted by the coca harvest, but with the post-conflict, eco tourism has taking root.
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Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia’s first leftist President
In a ceremony attended by heads of state from across South America, and in the presence of Liberator Simón Bolívar’s sword, Gustavo Petro was sworn in as Colombia’s 42 President.
Bolívar’s sword to be shown at Petro inauguration
One of Simon Bolivar’s swords will be presented during Gustavo Petro’s Presidential inauguration on August 7, and symbol of the former M-19 guerrilla.
Culto Pacific redraws Bogotá’s culinary map from Chocó
A recently opened Bogotá restaurant at the heart of the city’s La Candelaria – Culto Pacific – draws its culinary inspiration from Colombia’s Pacific litoral and its food diversity.
Colombia’s National Police face killing spree by Gulf Clan
An unprecedented spate in killings of members of Colombia’s National Police has placed security forces on high alert.
Colombia in containment phase with monkeypox outbreak
The announcement by the World Health Organization (WHO) that the monkeypox outbreak is a public health emergency of international concern, comes as Colombia has registered 11 cases of a virus that was first identified in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the decades that followed human cases of monkeypox were reported in […]
Colombia celebrates 212 years of Independence.
With started with a flower vase dispute and cancelled dinner party on July 20, 1810, Colombia’s independence campaign has had its share of cinematic moments.
Colombia’s largest airlines ready to resume Venezuela flights
Colombia’s flagship Avianca and LATAM have asked Colombia’s Civil Aeronautics to authorize daily flights between Bogotá and Caracas.
Medellín ranks third in World’s Best Cities to visit by Time Out
Edinburgh topped Time Out’s 2022 ranking, followed by Chicago, newcomer Medellín, Glasgow and Amsterdam. Medellin beat other large cities across Latin America.
Colombia’s peso pushes past $4,600 to USD
The Colombian peso is breaking historic highs to the US dollar and rapid devaluation that may signal a flight of capital with the recent election of Gustavo Petro.
Venezuela’s Maduro silent on fate of ex-FARC’s Iván Márquez
The fate of ex-FARC’s Iván Márquez remains a guarded state secret in Venezuela, a week after reports claimed the dissident was killed in combat.
Maduro rattles sabers over alleged death of ex-FARC’s Márquez
The alleged death of ex-FARC’s Iván Márquez has raised the war of words between Venezuela’s Maduro and his archenemy Iván Duque.
Colombia writes new chapter with Petro – Uribe encounter
Wednesday’s encounter between ex-President Álvaro Uribe and President-elect Gustavo Petro marks a political truce between two leaders who command Colombia’s electorate.
Colombia, first Western nation to protect 30% of its ocean
Colombia has become the first Western nation to protect 30 percent of its oceanic waters, ahead of the UN’s deadline of 2030.
Ex-FARC face victims in historic kidnapping hearing
During three days, the ex-FARC’s senior commanders gave their version before JEP of kidnapping practices, forced labor and sexual violence during the internal conflict.
Petro takes first diplomatic steps with Biden and Venezuela
President-elect Gustavo Petro is eager to fully open the Colombia-Venezuela border and jump start diplomatic relations with Nicolás Maduro and host of “pink tide” governments.