The Colombian capital will receive some 4,000 Afghan refugees as they await special immigration visas to enter the US.
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The Ornate Rainfrog expands range from Ecuador to Colombia
A green and yellow colored rainfrog known to inhabit the forests of Ecuador is expanding its range along Colombia’s Pacific coast, confirmed conservationists ProAves.
Colombia nears 30M doses as COVID deaths drop to four month low
Colombia’s Covid-19 cases and deaths continue drop as the country nears 30 million doses administered among adults 25 years or over.
Decentralizing Colombian art with the exhibit Imagen Regional 9
The gallery spaces of Banco de la República have reopened to the public including Bogotá’s MAMU. The museum’s latest exhibit showcases works by Colombia’s regional artists.
Colombia breaks daily COVID-19 vaccine target, 50% of Bogotanos jabbed
Colombia’s vaccine roll-out has surpassed targets set when the national campaign was launched in February. Over 50% of Bogotá’s adult residents have received a COVID-19 shot.
Colombia’s coca growing areas reduce third year in a row, claims UNODC report
The total area of Colombia’s coca harvest continues to decrease claims most recent UNODC report, yet more pure cocaine is being produced per hectare.
Majestic Betty Garcés returns to the stage of Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor
With theatres recently authorized to reopen, Bogotá audiences have the opportunity to hear Colombia’s grand dame of opera, Betty Garcés, in a performance directed by Alejandro Roca.
Colombia reaches COVID immunity among 20% of population, U.S donates 3.5M vaccines
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.
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.