With his characteristic vallenato rock, Colombia’s Grammy Award-winning artist Carlos Vives presents his latest creative venture, the family musical “Pombo: el musical.”
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With marches in Bogotá against Duque, a policeman clings to his life.
Thousands marched Wednesday in Bogotá in the second general strike of the Paro Nacional. The protests have crippled the city’s public transport system.
Colombians call for “peaceful protest” with 24-hour strike Wednesday
As Paro Nacional enters its sixth day, a general strike has been called by the Strike Committee for Wednesday. Colombians are demanding peaceful protest.
Scientists identify hundreds of species in Colombia’s Chiribiquete Park
A scientific expedition carried out in the river basins of Puerto Abeja, Mesay and Cun?are has revealed more than 300 species inside this protected parkland.
Judge denies arrest order against vandal “influencer” who smashed Bogotá’s TransMilenio
A social media influencer taped herself taking a hammer to a TransMilenio station during Thursday’s protests. Her vandalism video has outraged Colombians.
Colombia deports 59 Venezuelans for acts of vandalism during Bogotá protests
Migración Colombia expelled 59 Venezuelans on Monday for committing acts of violence and vandalism in Bogotá.
President Duque authorizes curfew for Bogotá starting 9:00 pm
In a move to restore law and order to the Colombian capital after days of unrest and vandalism, President Iván Duque and Mayor Enrique Peñalosa order a curfew starting 9:00 pm
Medellín, Barranquilla, Pasto, Colombia’s most civic cities during Paro Nacional
While Bogotá and Cali bore the brunt of violence during the national strike Thursday, three Colombian cities showed exceptional civility and concern for their infrastructure.
Violence erupts in Colombia’s capital Bogotá after day of peaceful protest
What was being celebrated as a “day of peaceful protest” by trade unions and the government turned to violence when masked vandals stormed Plaza de Bolívar.
Thousands marching across Colombia during day of protest and strike
Thousands and marching across Colombia in protest over the social and economic policies of the government. The demonstrations in Bogotá are concentrating in Plaza de Bolivar.
Mayor Peñalosa outlines security plans for Bogotá ahead of Paro Nacional
Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa outlined the security operations for the capital to guarantee peaceful protest during the national strike on Thursday, Nov 21.
Colombia enacts tough security measures for Thursday’s nationwide strike
The Colombian Government will guarantee the right of citizens to protest peacefully during Thursday’s national strike while, at the same time, enforcing security to combat violence and vandalism.
Bogotá’s San Felipe arts district finds its “ADN” in Orange Economy
Creative districts are thriving in Bogota? with San Felipe joining El Bronx as new hubs for startups and creative industries.
Colombia faces nationwide strike Nov.21, why are students protesting?
Students are marching across Colombia in protest over institutional corruption and their right to peaceful protest. Incidents of violence are changing the debate.
British goverment releases Colombia guide with safety tips for travelers
The UK Government has launched a local manual so that Britons can travel safely in Colombia.
Festival Brilla: Giant “Wild Lights” illuminate Bogotá for holiday season
Festival Brilla opens in Bogotá’s Botanical Garden on November 16 with an end-of-year spectacle involving giant illuminated sculptures of Colombia’s biodiversity.