Colombia’s Gustavo Petro made a direct challenge to the country’s democratic powers during a May Day speech in which he warned of a “possible revolution.”
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After coalition rupture, Petro to push reforms “on the street”
After a tumultuous week in Colombian politics, President Gustavo Petro will push his reforms on the “street” with a May 1 address from the presidential balcony.
Authorities warn FARC dissidents encroaching on Colombia’s Sumapaz
Colombia’s vast Sumapaz is back in the spotlight after locals who reside in this remote region south of Bogotá claim that FARC is encroaching into the high-altitude wetland, including the 53 Front of the dissident guerrilla.
Swiss’ Edelweiss Air adds two Colombia destinations
The Zurich-based leisure airline Edelweiss Air will start flying to Bogotá and Cartagena as from November 22, 2023.
Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) hosts Mexico as Guest Nation
Edition 35 of FILBo will also pay tribute to Gabriel García Márquez, the Colombian Nobel Laureate who lived in Mexico until his death in 2014. García Márquez is the most translated Latin American author, and second in the Spanish language to Cervantes.
Colombia’s Nevado del Ruíz remains on orange alert for eruption
The Nevado del Ruíz in central Colombia remains on orange alert after the Colombian Geological Service released an “extraordinary bulletin” regarding seismic activity in the interior of the volcano.
Colombia could end bullfighting as Congress debates total ban
Animal rights activists and movements are pressuring Congressional lawmakers for a total ban on bullfighting and “cultural events” involving cruelty to animals, including the coastal spectacle: corralejas.
Curtain rises on La Belle Époque in Bogotá: visit the full program
Don’t miss out on the musical program of the VI International Classic Music Festival of Bogotá from April 5 to 8. The festival is dedicated to France, and the composers of La Belle Époque.
The Nevado del Ruiz volcano taken from the heavens
This stunning image captured from the International Space station by NASA captures the grandeur of the Nevado del Ruíz volcano.
ICRC reports rise in Colombia’s internal displaced and landmine victims
The most report by the ICRC presents a grim assessment of human rights violations, and the number of persons who are direct victims of the armed conflict in Colombia.
Big Picture: Riding the “Yipao” to Cairo
A tested Willy’s Jeep rumbles its way through the countryside near Cairo, Valle del Cauca, laden with fruits and other produce from the region.
Colombians call for “Libertad y Orden” after Petro ends ceasefire with Gulf Clan
Colombians are taking to social media to demand “Freedom and Order” insignia of the national emblem after President Petro ended the ceasefire with the Gulf Clan cartel.
Your next Colombia trip? Whale season in Bahía Malaga
From July until October, thousands of grey humpback whales congregate in the warm waters near Bahía Malaga.
Colombian military quells miners’ strike in the Bajo Cauca
Colombia’s Security Forces began clearing roads of debris in northeastern Antioquia after a violent weekend in which one person was killed and 25 injured.
Tourism to Colombia surges three years after COVID-19 outbreak
Colombia’s tourism numbers have recovered three years after the first case of coronavirus was detected in the country. In January, 2023, almost half a million foreigners visited the country.
Antioquia wants to expedite translocation of Escobar’s “cocaine hippos”
Mexico’s zoo network and animal protection sanctuary Ostok has offered to receive 70 hippos that have reproduced since they were imported to Colombia by drug lord Pablo Escobar.