Photographer Catalina Hernández captured an intimate moment of a Kogi family on the beach of Dibulla, La Guajira, a place they consider sacred.
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Scottish Dance Theatre delivers its double bill Ritualia/TuTuMucky at Teatro Mayor
The Dundee-based Scottish Dance Theatre is making its Colombia debut with a double bill inspired in classical ballet and contemporary musical genres.
The UK Foreign Office updates its Colombia Travel Advisory
Despite the improved security situation of the country for visitors, the UK’s FCO still advises against travel to Colombia.
Colombia’s Congress passes law for complete ban on asbestos
Colombian lawmakers have ruled in favor of a complete ban on all use of asbestos. All industry must adapt to the use of clean compounds before 2021.
Peñalosa: Bogotá to get “largest fleet of electric buses in Latin America.”
Bogotá mayor Enrique Peñalosa announced that the bid to upgrade TransMilenio into an all-electric transportation network is open, with first 594 buses operational in 2020.
Big Picture: Reflection of the Amazon backwaters
The best time for taking stunning pictures of the Amazon is with first light when the tree canopy reflects in the watershed of the majestic river.
Philip Goldberg nomination for U.S Ambassador to Colombia to be ratified by Congress
As an experienced career diplomat and former Ambassador to Bolivia and Philippines, Philip Goldberg is expected to replace Kevin Whitaker as next Ambassador to Colombia.
An exhibition at the Universidad Nacional casts a contemporary look on Humboldt
An exhibition tributing the 250 years of the birth of Humboldt with works by contemporary artists is on display at the Universidad Nacional.
FARC’s Santrich rearrested after suicide attempt in Bogotá’s La Picota
FARC’s former peace negotiator and member of the Secretariat has been released from La Picota after a suicide attempt.
Colombia on offensive against sex offenders with new database
The Colombian government has implemented a database for citizens to consult the names of sex offenders, and one to control tax evasion by foreigners.
Big Picture: The umbrellas of Calle Angosto in Cartagena
Photographer Louis Vest captured this image of umbrellas in the historic quarter of Getsemani, Cartagena, home to artists’ studios and art-nouveau boutique hotels.
Two-day strike underway in Colombia, mobility in Bogotá impacted
A nationwide strike is underway in Colombia by trade union groups and student organizations. Mobility in all major cities will be impacted, especially in Bogotá where the largest protests have gathered.
Expedition to Colombia’s Vaupés discovers 18 species new to science
An expedition by Colombia BIO and the Amazon Research Institute, SINCHI, has confirmed 18 new species to the world of science.
Bogotá intensifies vaccination campaign after isolated chicken pox outbreak
The mayoralty is encouraging residents to get vaccinated free of charge against chicken pox after a recent outbreak of the virus.
Big Picture: Waiting for the chiva in Jardín, Antioquia.
Photographer Pedro Szekely brings us a stunning image of the villagers in Jardín, Antioquia basking in the sunlight, and town known for its colorful architecture.
Capurganá: Tourism at the edge of the Darien Gap
A trip to Capurganá offers visitors a chance to enjoy the intense nature of the Darien Gap, while enjoying a Caribbean hideaway.