The Colombian government confirmed Monday that Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo is in intensive care with coronavirus at Bogotá’s Military Hospital.
Colombia joins a host of South American nations barred entry to the UK over concerns of contagion with the Brazilian variant of coronavirus.
A U.S citizen who knowingly flew on a commercial flight after testing positive for COVID-19 was detained in Bogotá Wednesday by health authorities for violating health regulations.
The 2020 EF Language Index has placed Colombia among the worst performing nations in South America with English Proficiency and trend that has continued for several years.
The second wave of COVID infections across Colombia appears to be decelerating with 55,400 active cases. The country now ranks 10th in the Johns Hopkins global tally.
Hurricane Iota slammed into Providencia Island on Monday leaving widespread destruction to homes, roads and tourism infrastructure.
Colombia was recognized at the 2020 World Tourism Awards as the best South American destination for a beach, food and LGBT vacation, among others.
Under the WHO Covax effort Colombia aims to vaccinate 15 million with the coronavirus vaccine early 2021, and has secured more doses directly from big pharma.
Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has retracted a recommendation to bar foreigners from seven nations from entering the country for “non-essential” travel.
Colombia has lifted the PCR testing requirement for travelers heading the country, despite a recent increase in new cases of coronavirus infection.
COVID-19: Bogotanos will be able to enjoy the last seasonal event of the year before Christmas at home with Halloween house parties banned and rules for trick-o-treaters.
At the epicenter of the second wave of coronavirus infection in Colombia, Medellín and 125 towns in the department of Antioquia will face a strict curfew for Halloween.
President Iván Duque confirmed Sunday the death of one of ELN’s front commanders and responsible for the recent attacks against police stations in Bogotá.
The Sierra Nevada ranks among the most unique ecosystems in the world covering all climatic zones and home to Colombia’s largest archaeological site: the Lost City.
Bogotá registered its lowest daily increase in new coronavirus infection as anti-government protests take to the streets led by a demonstration by indigenous peoples.
Representatives of Colombia’s indigenous organizations have arrived in Bogotá ahead of Wednesday’s national strike to demand the resignation of President Iván Duque.