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Big Picture: Worthless banknotes and the art of Butterflies
Art took flight with this installation by conceptual artist Sergio Mendoza during the recent Barcú cultural fair in Bogotá.
Bogotá becomes “zoolidarious” with Capital Animal
During the next two months, Bogotá hosts Capital Animal, a cultural festival to raise awareness of the ethical treatment of animals.
Macondo Awards: Here are the 2018 nominees
On Saturday, the Macondo Awards will hand out 17 statuettes to the country’s promising film talent, among them Best Film.
Student protest in Bogotá to impact mobility and rush hour commute
Mass protests are underway in Colombia’s largest cities as students protest the lack of state funding for public education. Commuter gridlock expected in Bogotá.
Colombia’s Duque reiterates “open arms” to Venezuelan migrants during Paris visit
President Iván Duque outlined major policy decisions from coca eradication to humanitarian assistance for Venezuelan migrants during three-day visit to the French capital.
Colombia and U.S authorities begin formal talks on domestic arrival option
Within the next nine months Colombia’s Cancillería and U.S authorities could reach a decision that allows passengers to clear immigration in Colombia.
Big Picture: Colombia rides with the wind
Colombia is a country of sporting prowess and championship athletes. During the recent World Equestrian Games, the country’s best horses and riders showed their skill on the circuit.
Colombia’s environmental cruzaders embark on a second ‘voyage’
Six Colombian environmental experts are hosting a one-day conference with students to share research on climate climate and eco-sustainability issues.
The International Art Fair of Bogotá ready to host the world
With 19 participating countries and an installation commissioned for the event by Carlos Cruz-Diez, ARTBO is ready to host the art world on Oct.25.
Colombia recovers stolen patrimony during FBI raid in Indiana
An FBI investigation recovered 40 pre-Columbian artifacts smuggled out of Colombia and which were in the hands of an antiquities collector.
Meteorologists predict El Niño to reach Colombia in November
The El Nin?o weather pattern could reach Colombia by November bringing with it unseasonably hot days and the possibility of a drought.
USNS Comfort heads to Colombia to offer medical assistance
The hospital ship USNS Comfort departs Norfolk, Virginia, Oct.11 with a crew of 200 military doctors to provide medical support to host nation Colombia and Venezuelan migrants.
Los Gavilanes: Zarzuela season comes to Bogotá’s Teatro Colón
A classic work of the Spanish stage comes to the Teatro Colón in Bogotá with a cast of 120 performers. Los Gavilanes runs until Oct 7.
Colombian sniffer dogs retire from service with diplomas in paws
The Attorney General’s Office retired 14 guard dogs because of their age and gave them diplomas for their service to the country.
Colombia’s passport recognized as Safest in the World by experts
Security experts at the eID Forum in Estonia awarded the Colombian passport top award for security features, as well as stunning visuals.