Colombia’s Avianca and Brazilian carrier GOL are set to form a common holding company Abra Group and deal that creates one of South America’s largest airlines.
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Security in Colombia’s Caribbean under scrutiny after murder of Paraguayan prosecutor
The assassination of Paraguay’s top prosecutor Marcelo Pecci, as he was honeymooning with his wife in Barú occurred as the Colombian coast faced an armed strike by the violent drugs cartel- Gulf Clan.
Bogotá gets new National Arts Center Teatro Colón
After two years of construction, Bogotá gets a new performing arts center with Centro Nacional de Artes Teatro Colón, and largest investment in cultural infrastructure by the Ministry of Culture.
Colombia revives drugs history with “Otoniel” extradition
The arrest, capture and extradition of alias “Otoniel” is the most important for Colombia since the killing of the Medellín cartel’s Pablo Escobar.
Violin virtuoso Ara Malikian makes Bogotá debut at Teatro Mayor
The Lebanon-born violinist Ara Malikian will deliver a one night concert at Teatro Mayor on May 10, 2022, and evening that showcases the virtuosity of the renowned musician.
Colombia lifts indoor face mask mandate and ends COVID tracing
Twenty-six months after the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in Colombia, the Ministry of Health has lifted the last-remaining health measure for citizens: use of face masks indoors.
U.S student in custody for participating in violent Bogotá protest
A U.S political science student, identified as Maria Elizabeth Giulianelli was taken into custody by Colombia’s anti-riot squad ESMAD for participating in a violent protest outside the Universidad Nacional.
Avianca and Viva close ranks to form new holding company
In a move that will transform air integration across Latin America, Avianca and Viva have agreed to operate under a new holding company.
Former Army officers admit to “false positives” in Colombian conflict
Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) heard testimonies on Tuesday by former military officials of their involvement in “false positives” in the Catatumbo region.
Colombia to lift indoor face mask mandate within weeks
As per-day cases of coronavirus and deaths remain at record lows, the restriction of wearing of face masks indoors will be lifted within weeks, stated Minister Ruíz.
Colombian midfielder Freddy Rincón dead at 55 after car crash
After two days in a coma, the result of a car crash, legendary Colombian midfielder Freddy Rincón has died at the age of 55.
President Duque delivers final speech to Security Council
President Iván Duque delivered his final speech to the UN Security Council as Colombia’s head of state where he explained advances in a peace process with legality.
Colombia’s Green Iguana threatened by Easter poaching
The Green Iguana’s population comes under threat every Lent as this species is hunted for its meat and eggs. Iguanas on the coast are eaten as a substitute for fish and chicken.
Landmines affect one out of every 5 towns in Colombia
Colombia remains the second-most landmined nation in the world after Afghanistan, with 245 towns still planted with remnants of war.
Colombia ranks in global top 20 for airline capacity
Fierce competition among low-cost carriers and entry of new carriers in the Colombian market has returned passenger capacity to pre-pandemic levels.
Colombia’s peso hits nine-month high to U.S dollar
As global demand for commodity exports surge, the Colombian peso hit a nine month high to the U.S dollar and part of a Latin America-wide currency rally.