As part of a city-wide crackdown on organized crime and human trafficking, Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez was proposed a ban on short-term apartment rentals to visiting outsiders.
A witness who was traveling in the same VIA Rail train from Vancouver to Winnipeg claims to have identified the murderer of 20-year-old Laura Lopera. Lopera’s body was discarded inside a suitcase in Medellín.
Tens of thousands of Colombians stage peaceful protests against President Gustavo Petro’s government, expressing discontent over internal security and unpopular reforms.
American citizen John Poulos has confessed to the murder of Colombian DJ Valentina Trespalacios during a sexual encounter, with chilling details revealed during his defense hearing.
Bogotá’s District Institute of Tourism unveils an informative guide “100 Experiences You Should Live in Bogotá at Least Once in Your Life” blending local insights with practical tips so travelers can fully enjoy the vibrant Colombian capital.
Colombia grapples with a disturbing surge in human rights abuses as latest UN report reveals 98 massacres in 2023 and 6.5% increase over previous year. Surge in violence poses dire threats to communities and vulnerable populations.
Former paramilitary commander Salvatore Mancuso returns to Colombia after serving 16 years in a U.S. maximum security prison. Appointed by President Petro as a peace facilitator, Mancuso’s repatriation opens a debate on justice and post-conflict reconciliation.
Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán unveils “Operation Bogotá” – a comprehensive security overhaul featuring 700 additional police officers, drone surveillance, and targeted anti-crime measures in response to a surge in armed robberies.
The Colombian capital, Bogotá, is grappling with a heightened security crisis following a spate of armed robberies in restaurants and the targeted killing of businessman Roberto Franco Charry.
Emirates Airlines has announced a planned daily flight between Dubai to Bogotá, starting June 3, pending approval from Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority. The flight will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Colombia’s GDP stagnates at 0.6% in 2023, casting doubt on President Petro’s economic policies and raising concerns for the nation’s financial future.
Colombia has made another breakthrough in ornithology with the discovery of ‘El Dorado Antpitta’. This elusive bird species was found in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada by Fundación ProAves, marking a rare find and underscoring the region’s rich biodiversity.
Canadian government issues high-level travel advisory for Colombia, urging citizens to exercise caution due to persistent crime levels, with specific warnings on border areas and heightened vigilance against sexual exploitation of minors in Medellín.
A series of daring armed robberies inside three popular and well-known Bogotá restaurants has the gastronomy sector on high alert.
Colombia has announced plans to upgrade military infrastructure on Gorgona National Park, sparking concerns among locals and environmentalists about potential threats to marine biodiversity.
Canadian Jesse Wiseman identified as suspect in the femicide of 20-year-old Laura Lopera in Medellín, Colombia, as her body is discovered in a suitcase; international efforts underway for his arrest.