Colombia ranks with Brazil as the only South American nations have surpassed 1 million cases of COVID-19 during a week in which Antioquia became the new epicenter of the pandemic.
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Colombia’s indigenous peoples lead peaceful anti-government protest
Wednesday’s National Strike across Colombia is being conducted in peace as demonstrators filled Bogotá’s historic center accompanied the Indigenous Guard.
The MAMU reopens with retrospective on Beatriz González: The Master
The largest retrospective on the life and works of artist Beatriz González will run at MAMU from October 7 to December 7.
FARC’s brutal warlord “Mono Jojoy” ordered killing of Álvaro Gómez
The leadership of FARC’s political party have confirmed that their ruthless commander “Mono Jojoy” ordered the killing in 1995 of Álvaro Gómez.
Murder of Álvaro Gómez reveals ex-FARC’s alliance with Cali Cartel
One of Colombia’s longest criminal investigations has been partially cleared after ex-FARC senior leaders accepted their role in the 1995 assassination of Álvaro Gómez.
FARC dissidents brandish new weapons and call for Duque resignation
A year after their return to arms, the dissident commanders of FARC released a statement calling on mass protests and the resignation of President Iván Duque.
Trump lambastes Juan Manuel Santos for “surrendering” Colombia to FARC
U.S President Donald Trump took advantage of his Hispanic audience in Miami to slam Juan Manuel Santos for “surrendering Colombia” to FARC.
Avianca execs get US$7.2 million in bonuses as airline faced insolvency
Avianca has been riding one public relations crisis to another, the latest involving US$7.2 million in bonuses to senior executives despite the airline’s deep financial crisis.
Claudia López lifts all restrictions in Bogotá, Paro Nacional protests in peace
For the first time since the coronavirus outbreak, all restrictions have been lifted in Bogotá. Mayor López called for Paro Nacional to be conducted peacefully.
Bogotá returns to Pico y Placa with no changes pre-pandemic schedule
Claudia López will introduce a new version of Pico y Placa six months after the measure was lifted with the COVID-19 emergency. Changes include vehicle restrictions on Saturdays.
Colombia estimates some 200,000 Venezuelans to return despite pandemic
Many Venezuelans are willing to return to Colombia despite high numbers of coronavirus cases given the broken state of their country’s healthcare system.
Judge postpones hearing over legality of Álvaro Uribe’s house arrest
Former President Álvaro Uribe must remain under house arrest until a circuit judge determines next week which legal code should govern the criminal case filed against him.
Organized crime behind Bogotá violence claims Govt as city honors victims
Claudia López accuses the National Police of using indiscriminate force during the Bogotá protests. Government claims criminal organizations attacked the city.
Bogotá protests claim 9 lives as capital faces more violent protests
The majority of victims killed in the Bogotá protests are under the age of 30. Mayor López could enact a curfew on Friday if violence continues.
Police brutality in Bogotá flares violence leaving seven dead and 360 injured
The death of Javier Ordoñez in police custody after being brutally tased has unleashed a wave of violence in Bogotá. Five civilians were killed during confrontations with security forces.
Colombia’s Humboldt Institute discovers new species in former FARC camp
In a woodland used as a camp by former FARC, scientists from Humboldt Institute have made a scientific discovery. The “conflict frog” has been named Prismantis chamezensis.