Colombia’s peace talks with the ELN guerrilla are on the verge of collapse as tensions escalate over unfulfilled agreements and rising accusations of ‘genocide’ from the illegal armed group.
The Museo de Arte Miguel Urrutia (MAMU) in Bogotá is set to host a groundbreaking art exhibition that bridges the gap between religious iconography and popular culture. Starting on August 17, 2024, the museum will feature the work of the renowned Mexican artist Jerónimo López Ramírez, widely known as Dr. Lakra.
Ecopetrol’s profits fell by 24% in the first half of 2024 due to lower oil prices and unfavorable exchange rates, marking the third consecutive quarter of declining earnings. The company is exploring strategic options amid domestic and global challenges, including potential natural gas imports from Venezuela.
Colombia is set to propose a ‘good faith’ agreement aimed at easing negotiations between Nicolás Maduro and the winner of the July 28 elections – Edmundo González. The deal would involve the release of political prisoners and partial lifting of sanctions in exchange for concrete actions from the regime.
Claudia Andujar’s gripping exhibition on the Yanomami’s fight for survival enters its final month at Bogotá’s MAMU,and through the haunting lens of the photographer, audiences are given a unique insight into the daily life of an endangered indigenous community at the heart of the Brazilian Amazon.
Galería Sextante in Bogotá recently inaugurated the exhibition SELVA ADENTRO by artist Arturo Denárvaez. The event was attended by close friends and family of the artist.
The Oropouche virus (OROV) has been detected in Colombia for the first time, prompting concern among health authorities. As of July 30, 2024, a total of 8,078 cases have been reported across five countries in the Americas, including Colombia, Brazil, and Cuba.
Amsterdam has been named world’s most walkable city, while Colombia’s Bogotá and Medellín rank among the least walkable, according to new AllClear study.
Colombia’s COP16 summit will feature the largest Green Zone in history, with over 1,152 academic events and 280 cultural activities aimed at promoting global biodiversity protection. The summit will run in Cali from October 21 to November 1, with participation from 145 international delegations.
olombia is intensifying security measures ahead of the UN Biodiversity Summit COP16 in Cali, following threats from FARC dissidents, with the summit’s delayed agenda to be unveiled on July 23.
The U.S. Department of State’s 2024 Investment Climate report highlights rising uncertainty for investors in Colombia under President Gustavo Petro, with economic growth slowing to 0.6% in 2023 due to decreased investment and high-interest rates.
Former UNGRD chief Olmedo López claims Colombian officials pressured him to award contracts to the ELN guerrilla group to maintain peace talks, sparking a major corruption scandal. The Supreme Court has opened an investigation into the allegations, which implicate high-ranking members of the Petro government.
Colombia achieves record low deforestation rate in 2023 confirmed Environment Minister Susana Muhamad. The 36% drop in deforestation, marks the lowest rate ever recorded, and attributed to peace efforts and strengthened conservation agreements.
Colombia’s ELN guerrilla has recruited over 100 child soldiers in 2024, violating human rights and international law. Recent rescues reveal the ongoing crisis amid peace talks.
Hungarian pianist Gergely Bogányi to open Colombia’s Federico Chopin National Piano Competition, with the winner heading to the prestigious event in Warsaw, Poland, in 2025.
Colombia’s tall-ship ARC Gloria majestically sailed through London’s Tower Bridge on the same day both Colombia and England reached the semi-finals of their respective football tournaments.