Bogotá will be the epicenter on Saturday of protests against the government of President Gustavo Petro. Mobility gridlock will affect Colombia’s major cities.
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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.
Colombia debates eliminating obligatory military service
In what would be a historic ruling by lawmakers, Colombia could scrap obligatory military service to be replaced by social peace-keeping work in rural areas for young men.
Among the sugarcane cutters of Valle del Cauca
The sugar mills of Valle del Cauca employ up to 12,000 cane cutters. The work inspired photographer Sergio Bartelsman.
Colombian peso surpasses $4,800 to US dollar
The Colombian peso continues to devaluate at a historic rate, setting off the alarm bells among investors that the economy is in peril of entering recession.
A choir from Nazareth, hymns from La Guajira
At the tip of Colombia’s department of La Guajira is the small town of Nazareth and at the heart of Wayúu culture. The girls boarding school is one of its most important landmarks.
UK ends tourism visa requirements for Colombians
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 IDT offers historic tours of city’s Cementerio Central
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,
IMF cuts Colombia’s GDP forecast for 2023
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%.
Colombian peso slides after Petro questions monetary policy
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.
Barcú reopens in Bogotá’s historic La Candelaria
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.
Blinken heads to Colombia to discuss key issues with Petro
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.
Women vandals attempt to torch Bogotá Cathedral
A group of women vandals attempted to burn the main doors of Bogotá’s Cathedral during a protest to mark International Safe Abortion Day.
Petro and Uribe meet after Colombians protest tax reform
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.
Colombia – Venezuela border reopens, but Maduro absent
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.