The United Kingdom will eliminate tourist visa requirements for Colombians as from November 9, 2022. The decision marks a diplomatic victory for President Gustavo Petro.
Bogotá’s District Institute of Tourism (IDT) has reopened the historic area of the Central Cemetery – Cementerio Central – to visitors, with guided tours that recount the history of this famous landmark,
Colombia faces a major downturn in 2023 with GDP growth noted the International Monetary Fund, and deceleration to 2.2% from this year’s 7.6%.
President Petro’s questioning of the reasons behind the Central Bank’s interest hikes and proposed tax on capital outflows once again devalued the Colombian peso to the USD.
One of Bogotá’s most diverse and engaging cultural events, Barcú, opens its doors to art and music lovers with its gallery showcases, and slate of live concerts.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is en route to Colombia as part of a four-day South American trip where he will discuss key issues with newly-elected leftist leaders.
A group of women vandals attempted to burn the main doors of Bogotá’s Cathedral during a protest to mark International Safe Abortion Day.
President Gustavo Petro met his political adversary, Álvaro Uribe Vélez, for a second time since taking office. The meeting was accompanied by right-wing legislators and Minister of Interior Alfonso Prada.
As Colombian President Gustavo Petro presided over the re-opening of the land border with Venezuela, anti-government protests marched through the country’s largest cities.
The Galeria El Museo inaugurated three exhibits on Saturday, September 17, showcasing the works of artist Nadín Ospina, Edwin Monsalve and a women’s collective.
The Bogotá Botanical Garden is showcasing 1,500 varieties of Colombia’s national flower this weekend with the National Orchid Exhibition.
After rounds of competition and showcasing regional dishes from across Latin America, San Pellegrino awarded Mexico’s Erick Bautista its Young Chef Academy award .
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro missed a key moment during his five-day trip to New York to meet his U.S counterpart at a dinner reception hosted by Joe Biden for world leaders.
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro and Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro are expected to meet on Monday, September 26 to formalize the reopening of the international border.
After a two year hiatus, Bogotá will host a No Car Day on Thursday, September 22, forcing almost two million cars off the street, as well as motorbikes.
President Petro will give his first address to the UN General Assembly facing growing protests at home over illegal land occupation and economic uncertainty.