Colombia has lifted the PCR testing requirement for travelers heading the country, despite a recent increase in new cases of coronavirus infection.
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Claudia López outlines rules to enjoy Halloween in Bogotá without curfew
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.
Medellín and Antioquia placed under Halloween weekend curfew
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.
ELN commander who infiltrated Bogotá protests killed in military strike
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.
Big Picture: Sunrise over the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
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.
Colombia coronavirus cases near 1 Million as a week of demonstrations begin
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.
Indigenous Minga arrives in Bogotá ahead of Wednesday’s national strike
Representatives of Colombia’s indigenous organizations have arrived in Bogotá ahead of Wednesday’s national strike to demand the resignation of President Iván Duque.
Judge orders immediate release of Álvaro Uribe from house arrest
After months of house arrest, former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe regained his freedom on Saturday as the case against him returned to the Attorney General’s Office.
Colombia could return to quarantine if COVID-19 cases continue to increase
Health Minister Fernando Ruíz stated that Colombia could return to lockdowns as new cases of COVID-19 have increased with the reopening of the economy.
OXY to leave mainland Colombia to develop country’s offshore oil reserves
After 40 years in Colombia, “OXY” announced the sale of all its mainland assets to develop the country’s offshore oil and gas potential.
Colombia’s land and sea borders remain closed to contain coronavirus
Despite Colombia registering a significant lowering in active COVID-19 cases, land and sea borders will remain closed until November 1.
ELN admits participation in Bogotá protests and attacks against police CAIs
Mayor López has questioned the role of the ELN guerrilla in recent Bogotá protests, yet the Marxist organization has confirmed it attacked police installations.
Popayán offers reward for perpetrators who toppled Belalcázar monument
Belalcázar was not a benevolent historical figure, yet in his search for El Dorado founded Popayán. A monument to the conquistador is the latest target of cultural iconoclasm.
Bogotá Mayoralty and Metropolitan Police coordinate efforts to arrest vandals
After a week of accusations between the Mayoralty and Police, Claudia López announced rewards for the arrest of vandals who targeted the city’s CAIs.
Colombia’s industrial and manufacturing output contracts – 8.5% in July
Colombia’s industrial and manufacturing indices registered a sharp contraction in July despite the economic reactivation of these key sectors.
Colombia’s active COVID-19 cases down to 90,000, ICU occupancy leaving Orange Alert
Colombia’s active COVID-19 cases have lowered to 90,000 and Bogotá’s ICU occupancy just a few percentage points from leaving Red Alert.