Mayor Claudia López has summoned all residents of Bogotá to sign an official petition directed at President Gustavo Petro, Minister of Justice Nestor Iván Osuna, and Congress, to stop the early release of 6,895 prisoners being held in district jails.
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Bogotá faces uncertain future over Metro Line 1
Bogotá Mayor Claudia López faces a major political defeat next week from her close ally, President Petro, as he attempts to bury – literally – Line 1 of the Bogotá Metro.
US citizen lead suspect in macabre murder of Bogotá DJ
Colombia’s immigration entity, Migración Colombia, believes Poulos left the country on Sunday by taking a flight to Central America. Poulos’ quick departure indicates that the 33-year-old resident of Texas, is avoiding contact with Colombian law enforcement.
“Giselle” opens Spain Year at Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor
Starting its second consecutive year as Guest Nation of Honor at Teatro Mayor, Spain officially launches its 2023 program on Thursday, 26 January, with the National Dance Company’s interpretation of “Giselle.”
Colombia to airlift supplies to landslide isolated Pasto
One of the largest cities in the south of Colombia remains cut-off from the rest of the country after a landslide destroyed a large section of the PanAmerican Highway.
Bogotá changes Pico y Placa vehicle mobility starting January 10
Starting Tuesday, January 10, Bogotá will rotate the vehicle licence plate restriction Pico y Placa with a new numbering scheme based on the odd and even days of each month.
UN backs Petro’s bilateral ceasefire with five illegal armed groups
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres pledged “support of the United Nations to Colombia’s efforts to achieve full and lasting peace” after Petro announced a bilateral ceasefire with ELN guerrilla.
Colombia favors French fighter jets to replace aging Kfirs
Colombia is upgrading its air defense systems with the planned purchase of Dassault Rafale fighters at a moment in which the country faces no external threats from belligerent nations.
Highlights of Bogotá’s 2022 Christmas Route
Bogotá is celebrating Christmas with its traditional alumabrado, and concert cycle in public parks, as well as a major production titled “The Tree of Abundance”
Colombia’s Petro promises pardon for First Line protestors
Colombia President Gustavo Petro has called for the early release of hundreds of youngsters who are incarcerated for committing acts of violence during last year’s National Strike.
US cuts visa wait times down to 2 months for Colombians
The US Embassy in Bogotá announced that visa processing times for Colombians wanting to visit the US have been reduced from two years to two months.
A beginner’s guide to hiking in El Cocuy
Between páramos and glaciers thousands of meters above sea level, El Cocuy is a truly otherworldly experience.
Petro’s visit to Maduro sets stage for talks with ELN
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro is heading to Caracas to meet his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro. The short visit will address the start of peace talks with ELN.
Anti-government protests planned across Colombia for Saturday
Bogotá will be the epicenter on Saturday of protests against the government of President Gustavo Petro. Mobility gridlock will affect Colombia’s major cities.
Colombia’s Blackhawk “Macaws” headed to protect Amazon
Twelve high-tech, tactical gunships make us the new “fleet of macaws” that will patrol Colombia’s Amazon and used to protect this biosphere against environmental crimes.
Fundraising with the AWC’s Masquerade Ball
The American Women’s Club – AWC – annual Masquerade Ball and fundraising event was held on october 1 at the Country Club in Bogotá. The event raised funds for 10 charities.