President Gustavo Petro faces mounting criticism as a demonstration orchestrated by his coalition turns chaotic, risking the safety of Colombia’s Supreme Court.
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ELN end kidnappings for economic gain with extended ceasefire
The Maoist National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla has announced a temporary suspension of economic kidnappings as part of an extended six-month bilateral ceasefire, marking a significant step toward President Petro’s “total peace” policy.
Influenza A outbreak puts Bogotá Military Academy under strict quarantine
An Influenza A outbreak at the Military School of Cadets José María Cordova in Bogotá has resulted in a strict quarantine of the institution, and fears that the outbreak could spread among city residents. Cadet Cristopher Blanco died from exposure to the virus.
Colombia’s Petro accuses AG Barbosa of “institutional coup”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro sparks political turmoil, accusing Attorney General Francisco Barbosa of orchestrating an “institutional coup,” prompting calls for street mobilizations to defend his presidency.
Bogotá hosts first No Car Day on Thursday with Galán as Mayor
Bogotá is hosting the first No Car Day of 2024, and first with Carlos Fernando Galán as Mayor. The all-day event will clear the capital’s streets of more than 1,8 million vehicles.
Bogotá Mayor Galán commended for management of wildfire crisis
As Bogotá grapples with air quality alerts given large forest fires that blazed out of control last week, Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán is being praised for his management of the crisis and environmental protection efforts.
Bogotá unites in solidarity as wildfires ravage unique ecosystem
Bogotá rallies in unprecedented solidarity as wildfires devastate unique Andean forest, with residents supporting 600 emergency responders and donating supplies, while efforts to rescue and protect the diverse wildlife continue.
Colombia’s high-altitude Andean wetlands ravaged by devastating forest fires
Colombia battles a severe environmental crisis with 21 forest fires, fueled by unseasonably high temperatures and an extended El Niño weather pattern, threatening fragile biodiversity and the Andean high-altitude wetlands.
Heat wave causes wildfires to rage in Bogotá’s Cerros Orientales
Amidst a relentless heat wave, wildfires blaze in Bogotá’s Cerros Orientales, fueled by the El Niño phenomenon, prompting a city-wide firefighting effort and heightened vigilance.
S&P Global assigns a “negative” outlook to Colombia in 2024
Standard & Poor’s warns of a potential downgrade for Colombia’s credit rating in 2024, citing a negative outlook amid economic challenges, including exports, and weak investor confidence.
Bolívar’s sword returns to Liberator’s estate Casa Quinta in Bogotá
Fifty years after the sword of Simón Bolívar was stolen by the M-19 guerrilla during a seige of the Liberator’s estate in Bogotá, Colombia’s Ministry of Culture returned the iconic weapon the Casa Quinta for audiences to admire.
Petro rents Davos venue for US$1.2 M ahead of World Economic Forum
As world leaders descend on Davos, Switzerland, Colombia’s Gustavo Petro has cancelled this attendance at the 54th edition of the World Economic Forum.
US Embassy warns foreigners of using Dating Apps in Colombia
With a surge in recent arrests and tragic deaths, and US Embassy in Colombia has issued an emergency alert for foreigners using dating apps in the country.
COVID variant JN.1 pushes Bogotá’s ICU occupancy to 80%
The Colombian capital, Bogotá, is grappling with a surge in cases of the COVID JN.1 variant with ICU occupancy reaching 80%. Health authorities on alert with infectious variant.
Tourists urged to stay calm with shark sightings in San Andrés
A shark sighting near the shore of San Andrés’s Spratt Bight beach sparks a marine conservation appeal from Coralina, urging calm and respect for the delicate balance of the archipelago’s ecosystems.
Barranquilla stripped of hosting 2027 Pan American Games
Barranquilla loses hosting rights for the 2027 Pan American Games due to contract breaches, sparking controversy and first political storm of 2024 for Colombia’s Petro