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FARC dissidents of “Iván Mordisco” announce ceasefire in Cali for COP16 Summit

By The City Paper Staff - October 10, 2024

The FARC dissidents under alias “Iván Mordisco” have declared a temporary ceasefire in Cali ahead of the COP16 biodiversity summit. The ceasefire, announced on social media, will take effect from October 11 to November 6, though the group has reserved its right to self-defense.

“The coup has begun”: Petro responds as CNE opens probe into 2022 campaign financing

By The City Paper Staff - October 8, 2024

Colombia’s National Election Council (CNE) has opened an investigation into President Gustavo Petro and his former campaign manager Ricardo Roa over alleged campaign finance violations in 2022. Petro claims a “coup has begun” to oust him from office.

From “Barrio” to Stage: 25-Years of Bogotá’s iconic Salsa al Parque

By The City Paper Staff - October 4, 2024

Bogotá will once again be transformed into a vibrant barrio of salsa, a place where history, rhythm, and community converge in a celebration of sound and movement with the 25th anniversar edition of Salsa Al Parque.

Amazon drought hits indigenous communities of Leticia and Puerto Nariño

By The City Paper Staff - October 2, 2024

Severe drought in the Amazon is causing critical water shortages, with river levels dropping by 80% across vast sections of the Amazon River. The Colombian port city of Leticia and neighboring indigenous communities are among the worst affected, as vital trade routes from Brazil and Peru have been disrupted.

Art aficionados and VIPs celebrate 20 Years of Bogotá’s ARTBO

By The City Paper Staff - September 28, 2024

ARTBO’s 20th edition in Bogotá launched with a star-studded event, attracting celebrities, art aficionados, and VIPs from around the world. The social gathering celebrated Colombian artist David Manzur’s 70-years of artistic creation and featured a slate of national and international galleries.

Jazz al Parque 2024: A celebration of community and global sounds in Bogotá

By The City Paper Staff - September 28, 2024

Bogotá will once again resonate with the sounds of jazz as the highly anticipated Jazz al Parque 2024 returns to Parque El Country. Held on September 28 and 29, this free festival has become a signature cultural event, uniting music lovers from across the city and beyond.

Bogotá to host 100 performances from around the world with FIAV 2024

By The City Paper Staff - September 27, 2024

The Festival Internacional de Artes Vivas Bogotá (FIAV) is poised to be a landmark event in Colombia’s cultural calendar, inviting both local and international audiences to engage with the arts in profound and transformative ways. The festival runs from Octuber 4 to 14.

Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor celebrates a decade of youth programming

By The City Paper Staff - September 24, 2024

The Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo is celebrating the tenth anniversary of Cien Mil Niños al Mayor, a groundbreaking social responsibility program that has brought the magic of performing arts to over 306,000 children and young people from across Bogotá.

ELN attack on Colombian military base in Arauca kills two soldiers, injures 27

By The City Paper Staff - September 17, 2024

Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group carried out an attack on a military base near Puerto Jordán in the department of Arauca early Tuesday, injuring at least 17 soldiers, the Army has confirmed. The attack involved the use of explosive devices launched from a dump truck.

Bogotá leads Colombia’s Startup funding with 97% of capital raised by mid-2024

By The City Paper Staff - September 17, 2024

Bogotá has solidified its position as the leading hub for startup investment in Colombia, capturing the largest portion of direct foreign capital by mid-2024, according to the latest report from Invest in Bogotá.

Colombian Court halts Uchuva-2 gas well raising concerns over energy security

By The City Paper Staff - September 16, 2024

A Colombian court has ordered the suspension of operations at the Uchuva-2 offshore natural gas well in the Caribbean. The Uchuva-2, part of the Tayrona block, is critical for Colombia’s energy security.

Colombia's Gustavo Petro during the May Day rally in Bogotá's Plaza de Bolívar. Photo: Presidencia.

Petro claims ‘coup’ imminent as Colombia’s Electoral Council reviews charges of irregular campaign financing

By The City Paper Staff - September 16, 2024

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has escalated his rhetoric, claiming an imminent “coup” orchestrated from within state entities as the National Electoral Council (CNE) prepares for a critical meeting to address allegations of irregular campaign financing during his 2022 presidential campaign.

Government sets limits for water usage in Bogotá as reservoir levels decline

By The City Paper Staff - September 11, 2024

Bogotá is implementing stricter water consumption limits as reservoir levels drop to 47%. New regulations lower the threshold for surcharges on residential and commercial users. The city urges conservation, warning of penalties and extended rationing if consumption patterns don’t improve.

Colombia remains deadliest country for environmental defenders, reveals Global Witness

By The City Paper Staff - September 10, 2024

Colombia was named the deadliest country for environmental defenders with 79 killed in 2023 according to a report by the UK conservation watchdog Global Witness.

Colombia unites to honor Fernando Botero, one year after his death

By The City Paper Staff - September 9, 2024

Colombia commemorates the first anniversary of Fernando Botero’s death with month-long tributes at the Botero Museum, Museum of Antioquia, National Museum, Bancolombia Art Room

Petro orders closure of Andrés Carne de Res after tragic accident

By The City Paper Staff - September 5, 2024

The Colombian government of President Petro has temporarily closed Andrés Carne de Res, a famed restaurant near Bogotá, after a fire accident severely injured 28-year-old performer Laura Villamil. Labor Minister Gloria Ramírez cited safety violations and worker protections.