The majority of Colombia’s former Presidents and 2022 presidential hopefuls have denounced Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and full-scale invasion on Thursday.
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ANATO: Duque asks travel sector to “defend democracy”
During his last visit to the ANATO travel and tourism fair as President of Colombia, Iván Duque called on the sector to defend economic growth and democracy.
Colombia to protect 68 native languages over 10 years
Colombia’s MinCultura will protect 68 native languages over 10 years to expand cultural dialogue and linguistic diversity.
Weiwei makes Bogotá debut with The Emperor’s Banquet
La Cometa gallery in Bogotá is hosting a landmark cultural event with the first-ever solo show of the Chinese artist-activist Ai Weiwei.
Bogotá’s Claudia López faces deep disapproval ratings
Bogotá residents are increasingly pessimistic with the Colombia capital, from rising crime to deteriorated infrastructure.
FICCI presents selection of 61 Cartagena Film Festival
After a year in which the Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI) faced COVID-era restrictions, the 61 edition returns as an in-person event with new categories.
Colombia and EU sign Climate Action declaration
President Iván Duque’s official trip to Europe included the signing of a joint-pact with the EU on climate action and environmental conservation.
US warns of “risks by external actors” ahead of Colombia elections
The U.S is monitoring “external risks” and foreign manipulation of Colombia’s electoral process, ahead of the May 29 vote.
As Europe lifts COVID rules, Omicron cases down in South America
As European nations scramble to ease COVID restrictions, cases of the Omicron variant are decelerating across South America. Vaccination key ending pandemic warns PAHO.
Colombia’s dysfunctional campaign maintains Petro lead
The 2022 Colombian elections are fraught with disinformation and dysfunctional campaigns, maintaining Petro’s lead in the polls.
Hunger in Colombia “critical” says Food Banks after FAO report
After the controversial report by FAO ranking Colombia as a “hunger hotspot,” the nation’s food banks claim the hunger situation is “critical.”
Colombia outpaces South America in 2021 with tourism reactivation
Colombia outperformed other South American nations in 2021 with recovery of international tourism despite coronavirus variants and blanket travel restrictions.
Colombia adds 4.7 M jobs, women most impacted by unemployment
Despite encouraging perspectives for economic growth in 2022, Colombia’s unemployment remains among the highest in the region, with women most affected.
Colombia elections: Political coalition builders and breakers
Coalitions are gaining momentum ahead of the May 29 presidential election that is being waged more in backrooms than in public venues. Will the center hold?
Pacific Alliance: Cultural industries a pillar of economic integration
Among the many agreements reached during the meeting of Pacific Alliance nations is economic integration of cultural industries.
A Bogotá traffic accident ends in a lynching by the Embera
An accident involving a truck driver who killed two indigenous women has outraged Colombians after members of the Embera tribe lynched the driver in retributative justice.