Bogotá’s Los Héroes monument has reached a sad and innocuous end after vandals destroyed the landmark during months of anti-government protests.
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Art and newsprint: Periódicos de Ayer exhibit at MAMU
A new exhibition at MAMU in Bogotá tributes the rebellious age of Latin American newspapers and how they gave voice to contemporary artists.
Duque presents a multilateral Colombia during final speech to UN
President Duque marked his final address to the UN Assembly with a vision of Colombia on the world stage and multilateral player on global issues.
Colombia kept on UK red list of barred COVID-19 nations
Colombians continue to be ranked as personae non grata to the UK given that the South American country continues on the travel “red list” of COVID-19.
Colombia deploys 1,500 Military Police to patrol five major cities
Five Colombian cities, including Bogotá, have been given military support to help local police with urban crime. Bogotá to get an additional 500 soldiers on Saturday.
Avianca turns page on Chapter 11 with route expansion
On the eve of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy hearing, Colombia’s flagship Avianca announced 23 new international routes and return to many South American destinations.
Bogotá in “shock mode” with crime as city reactivates
After one month in which an additional 1,500 police are patrolling Bogotá streets, violent assaults and other crimes are slowing the city’s economic reactivation.
Colombia’s Amazonas reports zero fatalities from Covid-19
As coronavirus cases decelerate across Colombia, the departmental capital of Amazonas, Leticia, reported on Thursday zero fatalities from the virus.
Bogotá crime surge issue of national security claims Mayor López
Bogotá is in the grip of a crime wave that has required additional police on city streets. Defense Minister Molano blames anti-government protests for surge in homicides.
Colombia’s indigenous leaders urge COVID-19 vaccines given track record with tropical viruses
As nations grapple with anti-vaxxers, Colombia’s indigenous peoples are rallying communities to get inoculated given experience with tropical viruses.
Colombia’s vaccine drive surpasses 32 million vaccinated adults
Colombia’s COVID-19 vaccination plan now includes all adults age 20 or over as per day infections and deaths continue to decelerate.
Colombia’s FARC recruited at least 18,667 child soldiers claims JEP
The parallel justice system established with the 2016 Havana peace accords claims FARC recruited more than 18,600 minors into their rank and file during two decades of conflict.
Colombia’s COVID-19 cases and deaths reach five month lows
Coronavirus cases and single day mortality rates have reached five months lows in Colombia. China’s Sinovac studying vaccine production plant near Colombian capital.
Colombia commemorates 202 years of famous Independence battle
Colombia marked 202 years of the Batalla de Boyacá on Saturday and stunning visual display of the country’s military transformation since the last independence battle.
Former warlords ask forgiveness along Colombia’s elusive road to peace
FARC’s Rodrigo Londoño and AUC’s Salvatore Mancuso met virtually on Wednesday to discuss their roles and responsibilities to the victims of Colombia’s internal conflict.
Colombia variant detected in US comes as new cases decrease at home
A Colombian variant is behind an increase in new Florida cases given the state’s close connectivity with South America. WHO claims B.1.621 requires “further monitoring.”