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Colombia nears 50% fully vaccinated as COVID fourth wave grips Europe
As anti-lockdown protests spread across Europe despite a surge in “fourth wave”COVID infections, Colombia nears 50% of its population fully vaccinated.
Iberia expands Colombia flights starting February 2022
Spain’s Iberia is expanding its Colombia service with an additional daily flight between Madrid and Bogotá. Avianca to return to London Heathrow.
Colombia’s Nevado del Ruíz volcano monitored for “explosive activity”
A unified command post has been established to monitor the Nevado del Ruíz volcano after a week of “unstable behaviour” and “explosive activity.”
Colombia starts COVID-19 boosters for persons age 50 and older
Colombia is expanding its vaccine roll-out to include third doses of the coronavirus vaccine to all persons age 50 and older. National Health Emergency extended another three months.
U.S Travel Alert issued for specific areas of Cartagena, Colombia
The U.S Embassy in Bogotá issued a travel alert for specific areas of Cartagena based on “increased criminal activity.” District officials insist the port city is safe to visit.
Bogotá gets police reinforcement with start of Christmas shopping season
To guarantee security to Bogotá residents with the start of the Christmas shopping season, Mayor Claudia López announced extra police presence on city streets.
Spiritual leaders from the Sierra Nevada make historic visit to Bogotá
A delegation of spiritual leaders from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta made their first visit to Bogotá to petition the national government for greater conservation of their ancestral territory.
Colombia cautious for COVID-19 fourth wave with rise in new cases
The recent increase in new coronavirus infection in Colombia may not announce the start of a fourth wave, but health authorities are on alert.
The curtain rises on the 5th Cali International Dance Biennial
After almost two years in which Colombian dancers were quarantined with the pandemic, Cali is set to host the fifth edition of its International Dance Biennial.
Colombia mandates vaccine certificate for all public and private events
With complete economic reopening, President Duque mandated that all persons attending public or private events will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
Colombia starts COVID-19 vaccination campaign for children ages 3 to 11
Colombia extended its COVID-19 vaccination roll-out to children between the ages of 3 and 11. More than 47 million doses have been administered among the population.
Every 48 hours Bogotá registers a robbery related homicide
Legislation introduced by the national government aims to restrict the sale of firearms and traumatic guns. In Bogotá, robbery-related homicides are on the rise.
Bogotá launches ‘Men in Care’ schools to build more just society
The district has launched a program to help men become “agents of change” within their homes by taking on more domestic chores and responsibilities.
Military capture of Otoniel most important for Colombia since Escobar
The capture of Dario Úsuga, cartel boss of the Gulf Clan represents the largest blow to a criminal organization since the death of Pablo Escobar in 1993.
Colombia signs memorandum with U.S biotech INOVIO for COVID-19 vaccines
The Colombian Government signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S biotech company INOVIO to produce COVID-19 vaccines in the country.