Despite confirmation that the Delta variant is circulating in Colombia, the country’s vaccine roll-out has immunized 20% of the population. U.S donates 3.5 million Moderna vaccines.
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Death of Yellow-eared Parrot guardian inspires young Colombian conservationists
The legacy of environmentalist Gonzalo Cardona is inspiring youngsters to continue conservation efforts of the Yellow-eared Parrot.
Colombia lifts vaccine restrictions as third wave COVID-19 cases decline
Colombia’s Ministry of Health will lift all age requirements for COVID-19 vaccines to reach herd immunity by the end of 2021.
Bogotá on maximum alert ahead of Independence Day protests
Vandals once again threaten to cause major disruption and damage to Bogotá’s transportation infrastructure during the Independence Day celebrations.
Colombia’s COVID-19 decelerating after lull in social protests.
The third wave of COVID-19 infections has begun to decelerate in Colombia after months of social prtoests and complete economic openinh of Bogotá.
Colombia’s JEP indicts 10 Army officers for “false positive” murders
JEP’s indictment of 10 Colombian Army officers and one civilian for the extrajudicial killings of at least 120 civilians marks an important step towards truth, justice and non-repetition.
Bogotá crime and vandalism scrutinized with new Security Secretariat
After two months in which Bogotá has been attacked by vandals, the district’s new Security Secretariat must justify why militarization is not an option despite threats of more violence.
Colombia home to 20 percent of world’s butterflies
Colombian biodiversity includes 3,642 species of butterflies, number close to those that exist on the African continent confirms a new research.
Caño Cristales reopens to tourists after 18 month closure
The majestic multi-colored waterway that flows through the La Macarena range and known as the River of Seven Colors have reopened after 18 months of closure.
Bogotá Philharmonic names conductor Joachim Gustafsson next music director
Swedish violinist and conductor Joachim Gustafsson has been named the OFB’s new music director after a vote by more than 100 musicians of the Bogotá Philharmonic.
Colombia reopens for tourism, but will foreign travelers respond?
Colombia’s most important travel and tourism fair opens as the country remains in the grip of third wave coronavirus infections. Bogotá the domestic showcase at ANATO.
Duque vaccinated on day Colombia registers record 586 COVID-19 deaths
Five months after the national vaccine roll-out President Duque was eligible for his first dose of Pfizer. His inoculation was accompanied by a call for reconciliation.
Colombia sees highest per day COVID-19 death toll during “Bogotá siege”
The national strike’s “Bogotá seige” was perpetrated by 3,000 anti-government protestors and marred by further acts of senseless vandalism.
Worst month for COVID deaths in Colombia, protests roadblocks continue
On Sunday thousands marched across Colombia denouncing the national strike and in support of the national police. May marked worst month on record for COVID-19 deaths.
Colombia in COVID19 resurgence as national strike completes first month
As the national strike completes its first month with anti-government demonstrations, road blockades and acts of vandalism, the third wave of coronavirus shows no sign of abating.
Colombia asks US for vaccine loan to accelerate immunity amid protests
Given the on-going national strike and delays caused by social protests and road blockades, Colombia’s Marta Lucía Ramírez has asked the US government for a vaccine loan.