Colombia’s Ministry of Health has aligned all entry requirements for passengers entering the country via air and sea.
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Cartagena warns of potential Dengue and Chikungunya outbreaks
Inclement weather along Colombia’s Caribbean coast is leading to an increase in tropical diseases, including outbreaks of Dengue and Chikungunya.
Adele suspends Las Vegas residency citing COVID-19 outbreak among crew
The chart-topping singer Adele has postponed her entire Las Vegas residency citing a COVID-19 outbreak among her team and production delays.
Bogotá at epicenter of Omicron case increases
Bogotá has returned to the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic with sharp increases in new daily cases driven by the Omicron variant
Colombia breaks pandemic record with 34,923 COVID-19 infections
Colombia set a new record in coronavirus cases on Friday, with an additional 34,923 infections and highest number since the third wave peaked in June, 2021.
Santa Marta, Colombia’s most expensive city for cost of living
The consumer price index for December 2021 was highest in the coastal city of Santa Marta, almost double the national average.
Barranquilla carnival launch cancelled with Omicron surge
The traditional Reading of the Sash that marks the start of Barranquilla’s carvival season has been cancelled due to rising cases of the Omicron variant.
President Duque deploys Army to regain territorial control of Arauca
After days of violent confrontations between ELN guerrillas and FARC dissidents, President Duque ordered two battalions to regain control of the border region.
Bogotá’s Claudia López extends mobility restrictions with Pico y Placa
During a year in which Bogotá will embark on major road and transportation works, Mayor López has extended mobility restrictions.
Colombia enters fourth wave with Omicron and Delta
While Colombia’s COVID-19 infections pale in comparison with many European nations, health officials are urging citizens to take extra precautions with community spread of Omicron.
Canada’s Providence inks MoU to produce COVID vaccines in Colombia
Canadian biotech company Providence has signed a memorandum with the Colombian Government to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines with partner VaxThera.
Your need-to-know of celebrating a Colombian Novena night
Being in “the know” of a tradition that dates back three centuries will make a Novena night in Colombia a memorable night.
Sandoná and weavers in the shadow of Galeras volcano
Nestled in the Nariño highlands, Sandoná is known for its weavers and destination close to the not-so-dormant Galeras volcano.
December skies over Bogotá’s Plaza Bolivar
December in Bogotá heralds the arrival of the dry season, a time when the city sheds its usual veil of clouds to reveal piercing blue skies that stretch endlessly over the Andean plateau.
Night Bike Ride and concerts highlight Bogotá’s Christmas agenda
Starting with Noche de Velitas, among the many highlights of the Bogotá’s Christmas agenda is the Night Bike Ride and illuminations in 20 public parks.
Biden to announce strict entry requirements for all travelers heading to U.S
The government of President Joe Biden is weighing stricter measures for all travelers entering the U.S to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.