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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
Galán charts ambitious course for Bogotá during inaugural address
Carlos Fernando Galán unveiled his ambitious vision for Bogotá, prioritizing security, mobility, and economic resilience during his inaugural address on Monday Colombian capital’s new Mayor.
Barranquilla tributes hometown Shakira with swaying bronze sculpture
The Colombian coastal city of Barranquilla has proudly unveiled a 6.5-meter (21.3-foot) statue along its main promenade honoring the internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter Shakira.
Bogotá’s El Dorado Airport faces migrant crisis, African minors abandoned
Bogotá’s El Dorado Airport is at the epicenter of a growing humanitarian crisis after the abandonment of two African minors. As health and sanitation concerns escalate among the majority of stranded African passengers, a daily influx of some 200 migrants, aiming to reach the United States via Central America, has authorities on alert.
Christmas in Colombia: Traditions that date back centuries
Novenas are an integral part of Christmas celebrations in households throughout Colombia. The nightly recitations are complemented by children’s games and the joyous singing of villancicos.
Leon Tovar unveils artistic showcase in Bogotá’s Atrio Tower
Renowned New York gallery León Tovar lights up the Bogotá skyline with an avant-garde exhibition featuring Peruvian maestro Jaime Miranda-Bambarén’s ‘Semillas’ at the Atrio Tower.
Bogotá illuminates Christmas in festive splendor
The Colombian Capital, Bogotá, transforms into a mesmerizing Christmas wonderland, Illuminating the city with enchanting lights and festive cheer. From Velitas to Constellations, residents and visitors can embark on a luminous Journey through a dazzling array of holiday celebrations.
Expoartesanías 2023 and Colombia’s rich handicraft traditions
Expoartesanías, Colombia’s most important arts and crafts fair, is set to dazzle visitors with edition 33, and scheduled to take place from December 7 to the 20 at the Corferias exhibition grounds in Bogotá.
Colombia’s Liberal Party leaves Petro Government coalition
In a defiant letter to President Gustavo Petro, former President César Gaviria and head of the Liberal Party, announced that the party will leave the government coalition.
Buenaventura welcomes first Cruise Ship with 400 passengers
Buenaventura, Colombia, received its first cruise ship with 400 tourists when the MS Hamburg docked Wednesday in the Sociedad Portuaria.