The Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) has created a free App for audiences beyond the reach of the capital, showcasing the best of its pre-Columbian collection. Links provided.
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Coronavirus pandemic puts leadership in Colombia to the test
The pandemic has shown a spirit of leadership and collaboration among many of Colombia’s public officials, while also exposing political opportunism and misinformation.
Coronavirus: Tragedy at the heart of Macondo
The Colombian coast is among the regions most affected by coronavirus. Endemic corruption has exacerbated the public health crisis.
The Nevado del Ruíz volcano from a Bogotá balcony
On rare occasions, the active volcano Nevado del Ruíz can be seen from Bogotá, however, given good air quality over the Colombian capital, the views more spectacular than ever.
Bogotá reopening hindered by exhaustion and threat of further lockdowns
The lockdown in Bogotá has been long and tedious with the prospect of economic reopening hindered by district bureaucracy and protocols.
Colombia on course for world’s longest lockdown after extension to July 1
President Iván Duque has extended quarantine to July 1 with Decree 749 putting the nation on course for the world’s longest-running coronavirus lockdown.
Colombia COVID-19 cases at 23,003 as quarantine enters final week
With the lifting of lockdown scheduled for May 31, President Duque keeps Colombia’s economic future of hold with selected sectors allowed to resume work.
Quarantine marred by killings of Colombia’s social and environmental leaders
While Colombian authorities mitigate the spread of COVID-19 with the Health Emergency, criminal groups are terrorizing rural populations under quarantine.
Majority of Bogotanos consider the city “unsafe” reveals Chamber of Commerce survey
The Bogotá Chamber of Commerce released its most recent survey on victimization and crime in the capital. While certain trends improve, a perception of insecurity continues.
Avianca’s Chapter 11 symptom of Colombia’s economic uncertainty
As nations ease lockdowns and assume the impact of COVID-19, Avianca’s Chapter 11 filing is symptomatic of greater economic uncertainty in Colombia with the pandemic.
Changes to Bogotá’s quarantine announced by Mayor Claudia López
The easing of quarantine in Bogotá is a reality as of Monday as an estimated 2.6 million return to work. Mayor Claudia López announced new measures for our “new normal.”
Colombia’s lockdown offers citizens a rare chance to document biodiversity
Colombia’s extended lockdown offers citizen scientists a rare opportunity to photograph animals close to home and observations that can enrich the research of biodiversity.
Opinion: The pauperization of Bogotá
Bogotá’s post-COVID19 economic future cannot come at the expense of political assertiveness and ratings given that recovery may take years or decades.
A personal and virtual tribute of sociologist Alfredo Molano by BanRep
Like many cultural events taking place virtually with the lockdown on Sunday, May 3, Banco de la República will tribute the life and works of sociologist Alfredo Molano.
Avianca bailout with COVID-19 may consolidate domestic base at expense of future alliances
Airlines are seeking financial assistance from governments with the COVID-19 pandemic and Avianca no exception. Colombia’s connectivity with the world is at stake.
Bogotá’s poor go hungry as lockdown erases livelihoods of informal workers
Bogotá’s most impoverished families are facing starvation with the extended lockdown and delays in food deliveries from the district.