The Gold Museum of Bogotá is curating the first-ever showing at the National Museum of South Korea with its rare collection of gold artifacts.
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Colombia suspends salvage operations of San José galleon
President Santos has announced that the government is suspending the salvage operation of the legendary San José galleon after a petition was presented to a local court.
Forbes sets its sight on Cartagena’s “cool” Getsemaní
The financial news publication Forbes has featured Getsemaní in a travel story as the “coolest” neighborhood in Cartagena.
Botero’s Bird of Peace flies from Presidential Palace to National Museum
Fernando Botero’s “Bird of Peace” has a new home in the National Museum of Colombia. The work was donated by the Colombian artist to show solidarity with the peace process.
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattles central Colombia Thursday morning
A strong 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled central Colombia early Thursday morning. The earthquake was felt with intensity in the capital Bogotá.
Colombia’s President-elect Iván Duque names ministers of his cabinet
As Colombia’s youngest president, Iván Duque has named some of the ministers who will make up his first cabinet: A combination of experience and economic expertise.
Ron SantaFé wins Monde Selection “Prize of the Jury” in Brussels
Ron Santafé Nido de Cóndores has won Monde Selection’s “Prize of the Jury” in Brussels. The 12-year old rum is distilled by the Empresas de Licores de Cundinamarca.
Colombia presents new passport with extra security features and images
Colombia’s Foreign Ministry has introduced a new passport with extra security features and images of the country’s most popular tourist destinations.
Human trafficking and terror threat on the rise claims Interpol Americas
The Interpol Americas conference is addressing the rise in human trafficking across the region, as well as other pressing security issues.
Colombia classifies for knockout round in World Cup after 1-0 win over Senegal
A goal by defender Yerry Mina in the second half of the final match in Group H has secured Colombia’s place in the knockout round of the Russia World Cup.
Five Balkan nations eliminate short-stay visas for Colombians
Five Balkan nations have announced the elimination of visa requirements for Colombians visiting their countries as “short stay” tourists.
Big Picture from Colombia: The northernmost mule of South America
With the stunning backdrop of the Taroa Dunes in Punta Gallinas, the northernmost point of Colombia, a Wayúu family rest with their beast of burden after returning from a local market.
Palomino to get “Colombia Clean” with sustainable tourism initiative
As part of a government initiative to keep Colombia’s tourism destinations clean from plastic and other man-made waste, #ColombiaLimpia heads to the beach resort of Palomino.
“Respect our culture, language and race” Foreign Ministry tells Colombia fans
The offensive behavior by a handful of Colombia fans in World Cup Russia has been condemned on social media and by the country’s Foreign Ministry.
Iván Duque sweeps to victory in Colombia’s runoff presidential election
The candidate of Centro Democrático Iván Duque has won the runoff election in Colombia, beating leftist candidate and former mayor of Bogotá Gustavo Petro.
Colombia decides between right and left in historic runoff election
In an historic runoff election Sunday, June 17, more than 36 million Colombians will decide on the future of their country’s economic model and peace process with FARC.