Two polls released over the weekend put Petro and Gutiérrez as the front runners who will contest the second round in Colombia’s presidential election.
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New security measures for Bogotá ahead of elections
Bogotá Mayor Claudia López announced extra security measures for the Colombian capital after a bomb killed two minors and injured 10 civilians.
Colombia’s National Museum opens Antonio Caro retrospective
On the anniversary of Antonio Caro’s death, the National Museum opens its retrospective of the conceptual artist, best known for the Colombia/Coca-Cola series.
Colombia declares the hippo an “invasive species”
The Humboldt Institute estimates that within a decade, Colombia’s hippo population will reach 700. The hippo was introduced by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.
Afterglow on the ramparts of Cartagena’s walled city
The ramparts of Cartagena’s Old City, built by the Spanish to protect their outpost in the New World against buccaneers, basks in the aferglow of a Caribbean sunset.
Foo Fighter’s Taylor Hawkins found dead in Bogotá hotel
Taylor Hawkins, the 50-year old effusive drummer of Foo Fighters has died in Bogotá ahead of the band’s concert at Estéreo Picnic.
Colombia truck convoy takes Manhattan with “Encanto”
A convoy of six trucks circled around Manhattan’s most emblematic spots to remind New Yorkers that Colombia is the most welcoming place on Earth.
Colombia to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine completes its first month, President Iván Duque announced that Colombia will offer the war-striken nation humanitarian aid.
Colombia’s Francia Márquez named Petro’s running mate
The recipient of the 2018 Goldman Environmental Prize, Francia Márquez has been named by Gustavo Petro as his VP running mate.
Colombia’s 2022 election scrutinized over fraud charges
Left-wing candidate Gustavo Petro has claimed electoral fraud in Colombia’s legislative primaries based on 500,000 votes that allegedly weren’t added to his tally.
Betancourt to Petro: “I was held hostage by your friends”
In a debate with three Colombian presidential candidates, Ingrid Betancourt lashed-out at Gustavo Petro over corruption and his association with kidnappers.
Petro, Gutiérrez, Fajardo win Colombia’s coalition elections
Colombia’s presidential race has officially started after three coalitions elected their candidates to face-off on May 29.
Colombia designated Major non-NATO Ally by President Biden
President Duque became the first Latin American leader to visit the White House under the Biden administration. Both leaders discussed regional security, migration and the invasion of Ukraine.
Colombians to elect presidential frontrunners in key vote Sunday
With two months before the first round of the 2022 presidential elections, Colombians will cast their votes on Sunday for Congressional representatives and leading candidates.
Pasolini and Truffaut showcase at Cartagena’s FICCI 61
Among the many screenings of the Cartagena International Film Festival – FICCI – is a showcase of legendary masters Pasolini and Truffaut.
U.S and Colombia conduct naval exercises near Cartagena
The U.S Navy and Colombia’s Armada conducted anti-submarine naval exercises near the port of Cartagena, and joined by the nuclear sub USS Minnesota.