The left-wing politician Gustavo Petro remains hospitalized in Florence, Italy, with coronavirus confirmed the family in a statement. Petro is a front-runner for the 2022 presidential election.
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Colombia’s Ministry of Culture to create Orange Economy education
Colombia’s wants to educate the innovators of the future with a new virtual campus dedicated to the creative industries.
Colombia nears 1 M vaccines for healthcare workers and elderly
In a move to complete vaccination in Bogotá of all seniors age 80 or older, the Ministry of Health has announced new measures at health centers.
Bogotá to adopt Vatican protocols during Easter Week
In order to avoid a spike in coronavirus after the experience of Christmas, Mayor López has banned in-temple services and processions during Holy Week.
One Hundred Treasures from the Banco de la República art collection
The Banco de la República is launching a book with the most important 100 works in the collection of MAMU. The book covers more than two centuries of artistic expression.
Colombia begins vaccinating its over 80 population
Colombia’s National Vaccine Program has begun inoculating the over 80 population with the arrival of the second shipment of 50,310 doses from Pfizer.
Colombia’s Duque receives death threats from FARC dissident Santrich
In a direct threat against Colombian President Iván Duque, ex-FARC dissident commander Santrich appeared in a video taken in the Venezuelan state of Zulia.
Discovering Colombia through chocolate and new Jet Album
Colombia’s largest chocolate maker will release a new Jet Album with proceeds from sales going to help the country’s cacao farmers.
Vaccination offensive begins in six Colombian cities
Bogotá got an early start inoculating medical workers with the first batch of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine. China’s Sinovac to deliver 192,000 doses over the weekend.
Colombia’s PNN Tayrona reopens after “ecological cleansing”
At the request of the Sierra Nevada’s spiritual leaders, Tayrona National Park closes for 15 days every year to give nature an ecological cleansing.
Bogotá ends Pico y cédula restriction on Friday
Mayor Claudia López issued decree 208 that ends the identity card restriction Pico y cédula on Friday as ICU occupation in Bogotá continues to drop.
Bogotá churches to offer ashes as a precaution to the start of Lent
Churches around the world will celebrate the beginning of Lent by adapting strict biosecurity measures and avoiding physical contact through ashes.
First Colombia vaccine shipment a “moment for history”
The first shipment of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine arrived in Colombia to a government reception and launch of the nationwide vaccination program.
Bogotá to start vaccination program with 21,000 doses
Claudia López got a green light from the government to start COVID vaccinations as of February 20. The initial 7,700 doses are destined to frontline medical workers.
Air Canada suspends Colombia flights over new COVID restrictions
Air Canada included Colombia to 17 routes that will be suspended until April 30 given low passenger demand after the federal government introduced strict COVID restrictions.
Colombia COVID-19 cases plunge post-second wave
The recent downturn in COVID-19 cases is encouraging news for a country with more than 2.1 million total cases. Recoveries from the virus also surpassed 2 million.