Over the last week, daily cases of COVID-19 in Colombia have started to decelerate, yet active cases remain high.
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Egan Bernal responding well to successful surgeries after road accident
Colombian cyclist Egan Bernal is responding well, and is conscious, following three “successful surgeries” to his spine, femur, right leg and chest, states the most recent medical report from the University Hospital La Sabana. The 25-year-old cyclist and winner of the 2019 Tour de France will, however, remain in intensive case after his accident Monday […]
Colombia’s peso under pressure with inflation, global uncertainty
Global currencies are under pressure with rising inflation, supply-chain disruptions and fears of an energy crisis should Russia invade Ukraine.
Colombia’s Operation Artemisa extends frontline to ocean protection
President Iván Duque extended Operation Artemisa’s reach to include the nation’s oceans, and protection of endangered biodiversity.
Colombia enters age of wind power in La Guajira
With 10 Vesta turbines, Colombia’s Iván Duque inaugurated a state-of-the-art wind farm in the department of La Guajira.
Is the Colombia-Venezuela border the next Cold War flashpoint?
Russia has not ruled out sending military hardware to South America should conflict break out in Ukraine.A Cold War flashpoint could become the Colombia Venezuela border.
145 human rights defenders killed in Colombia in 2021
2021 marked another tragic year for human rights in Colombia with 145 murders, states the most recent report by the Ombudsman.
How to get your COVID-19 booster in Bogotá
Take advantage that many Bogotanos have left the city for the end-of-year holidays for getting that necessary booster shot against COVID-19.
Bogotá to double home medical care with Omicron case increases
Bogotá will focus on expanding vaccine coverage and home medical care with per-day increases of the Omicron variant.
Cartagena bans crew and passengers on cruise with COVID cases
The Seven Seas Mariner was allowed to dock early Wednesday in Cartagena, but all crew and passengers barred from entry after seven COVID cases were confirmed on board.
First cases of Omicron detected on Colombian coast
Just days after Colombian Health Minister Fernando Ruíz announced that the circulation of the Omicron variant is “imminent,” Colombia confirmed three cases on the coast.
Omicron in Colombia a “question of time” affirms Health Minister
Colombia has yet to detect a first case of the Omicron variant, despite the infectious strain circulating in over 90 countries.
Amid Omicron surge Colombia averages 1,900 per day COVID cases
With the surge in Omicron infection in the U.K and Europe, Colombia daily COVID-19 cases are averaging 1.900. The country is close to 80% vaccine coverage.
Colombia at the epicenter of Latin American audiovisual productions
Disney’s animated feature Encanto is the latest release of a Colombia-inspired production by an international studio. A slate of audiovisual projects are in the works for 2022.
Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor closes 2021 opera season with Tosca
As the 2021 season draws to a close, Teatro Mayor presents Puccini’s epic Tosca, conducted by Vienna Symphony’s Andrés Orozco-Estrada.
Colombia surpasses 50% of population fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Colombia reaches 60 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines given, representing more than 50% of the population fully vaccinated against the disease.