The Colombians and foreigners repatriated last week from Wuhan, China, have all tested negative for coronavirus confirms Health Minister González.
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Colombia saw record tourism in 2019 with 4.5 million visitors, the aim is 6 million
With 2019 marking a record year for the Colombian tourism sector, President Iván Duque announced a benchmark of 6 million visitors for this year.
Salamina: Bewitching architecture of the Antioquia colonization
A recently released book looks at the architecture of Salamina and town that charms architects inspired by the Antioquia colonization.
Colombia raises coronavirus alert from low to moderate given “migration flow” with Europe
With the spike in new coronavirus cases affecting Italy and warning by WHO of a “potential pandemic,” Colombia has raised the level of alert from low to moderate.
Colombia en route to Wuhan to repatriate 14 nationals and 3 foreigners
The Colombian Air Force is heading to Wuhan to repatriate 14 nationals and 3 foreigners from the quarantined Chinese city.
Bogotá’s San Felipe arts district hosts the first Open this Saturday, new artists showcase
The art district of San Felipe is hosting this Saturday the 6th edition of its Open San Felipe with 130 exhibition spaces participating. The event is free to the public.
Bogotá faces mobility gridlock as dump trucks stage blockade across city
Hundreds of trucks are blocking the main entry points of Bogotá after Mayor Claudia López enacted a decree that restricts the mobility of heavy transport vehicles 20 years or older.
Colombia hedged, but not immune against advance of coronavirus
Colombian authorities are enacting tough measures to protect public health as the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide.
Medellín authorizes police entry on campuses when protests turn violent
Days before the start of the ELN’s Armed Strike, Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero authorizes security forces to enter universities if protesters handle explosives.
ELN announces 72-hour “Armed Strike,” warns of consequences to travelers
The ELN guerrilla has announced a 72-hour Armed Strike taking effect Thursday, February 14. The “Paro Armado” warns civilians to avoid all road, air and river transport.
Playa Blanca on Barú reopens to tourism after rash of boating accidents
The popular beach of Playa Blanca on the peninsula of Barú has reopened to tourists with strict measures announced to ensure public safety with watersports.
As wildfires burn in Sumapaz, Bogotá’s pollution at hazardous levels
Lack of rainfall and extreme temperatures in the Sumapaz National Park have caused three wildfires to blaze out of control. Bogotá’s fire department is on the scene.
Bogotá’s No Car Day comes with air quality alert
Despite millions of Bogotanos using eco-friendly transport during No Car Day, the Mayoralty decreed a yellow alert for bad air quality.
First No Car Day of 2020 goes into effect for Bogotá on February 6
Millions of Bogotá residents will take to the streets with alternative transport on February 6 for the first No Car Day of 2020.
Colombia and U.S in joint military exercises against potential terrorism threats
The U.S Army’s 82nd Airborne is exchanging strategic and tactical expertise with Colombian paratroopers as part of a six-day joint military operation.
Colombia’s Constitutional Court denies Habeas Corpus for Andean bear
Colombia’s high court ruled against granting “Chucho,” an endangered Andean bear, release from the Barranquilla Zoo citing Habeas Corpus is only a human right.