As part of the modernization of trash collection in Bogotá, Mayor Peñalosa received a new fleet of environmentally friendly compactor trucks and other heavy equipment.
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Cultural Agenda: Castalian Quartet to give concert in Bogotá
The award-winning Castalian Quartet will give a series of concerts in Colombia as part of their first-ever visit to the country. The Bogotá concert takes place August 26.
Hansberry’s American classic comes to the Colón Theatre
The award-winning play by Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the sun, comes to the iconic Colón Theatre in Bogotá for a two-week performance.
Orange is the new Bronx as Bogotá launches Creative District
Once considered the most dangerous district in Bogotá, El Bronx, will soon be home to creative start-ups, as the mayoralty embarks on an ambitious urban renewal project.
Colombia shaken by 6.1 magnitude earthquake, epicenter in Santander
Colombia’s geological institute Ingeominas has reported a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in central Santander. The quake was felt across the country, including the capital Bogotá.
Big Picture: The old colored doors of Quindío
After multiple trips to the heart of Colombia’s Coffee Axis, Dutch photographer Fetze Weerstra created a stunning collage of the old doors of Quindío.
Lo-foto-gráfico: When photography transcends the image
El Museo gallery in Bogotá has launched an exhibition of 30 Latin American photographers who examine the importance of the graphic element in their works.
Bogotá’s Museo del Oro heads to South Korea’s National Museum
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.
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.