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Muestra Cine Español: “Giants” of Spain’s film industry arrive in Bogotá
The 6th edition of Muestra de Cine Español opens in Bogotá, Thursday March 8, with a slate of award-winning films from Spanish filmmakers.
Boa Constrictor removed from Bogotá’s Simon Bolívar park with offspring
Zoologists removed Monday a wild Boa Constrictor from Bogotá’s Simón Bolívar park after it was spotted in a local pond. The animal was trafficked from the Colombian Amazon.
Venezuelan migrants face hardships on Cartagena’s streets
More than half a million Venezuelans have crossed into Colombia fleeing the economic and political collapse of the Nicolás Maduro regime. Cities across Colombia are receiving migrants, but work opportunities are scare.
Teatro Azul unleashes the power of “Hominum” at the Colón Theatre
The Teatro Colón launches its Colombian theatre programme with “Hominum: Perdón por ser,” and poignant reflection on reconciliation by the Armenia theatre company Teatro Azul.
ANATO to promote post-conflict destinations as Colombia receives record numbers of tourists
The country’s largest travel fair Vitrina Turística ANATO opens Thursday with over 2,000 exhibitors and at a time as the country receives record numbers of visitors.
Colombia issues arrest warrants against ELN, including negotiator “Pablo Beltrán”
The Colombian Government has issued 21 arrest warrants against senior commanders of ELN, including “Pablo Beltrán,” the guerrilla’s chief peace negotiator.
Terpel S.A secures loan to purchase ExxonMobil assets in Colombia
The Bogotá-based Terpel has secured a medium-term bridge loan to purchase ExxonMobil’s operations in Colombia.
Bogotá among world’s most traffic congested cities, says study
The Colombian capital has been ranked by the Global Traffic Scorecard as the world’s 5th most traffic congested city. Los Angeles takes world’s top spot.
Cool and “steamy” escapes for St.Valentine’s in Colombia
A romantic escape to the beach can leave you exhausted. Here, some destinations that will sweep you off your feet for St.Valentine’s in Colombia.
Colombia’s military to guarantee security as ELN announce three-day offensive
Colombia’s ELN have announced a three-day “Armed Offensive” starting February 10 and urges all civilians not to travel to avoid “inconvenience.”
Santos turns up at Bogotá shoot of “Mile 22” starring Mark Wahlberg
President Santos joins the crew of “Mile 22,” a Peter Berg film currently being shot in Bogotá. Actor Mark Wahlberg praised Colombia, promising to return on vacation.
Colombia’s Navy plans to establish permanent base on Antarctica
The Colombian Navy is heading to earth’s southernmost continent to conduct scientific research on climate change. The Armada plans to establish a permanent base on Antarctica.
Wiener Akademie Resounds with Beethoven at Teatro Mayor
The Orchester Wiener Akademie under Martin Haselböck are performing all nine of Beethoven’s Symphonies at Teatro Mayor Julio Mario Santo Domingo.
Sydney Dance Company presents double bill at Teatro Mayor
The acclaimed Sydney Dance Company returns to Bogotá with Lux Tenebris/Frame of Mind, a double bill by the company artistic director Rafael Bonachela.
Major infrastructure project collapses in Colombia, multiple deaths confirmed
A modern suspension bridge on the Vía al Llano and that was to be completed by 2018 has collapsed in the Ríonegro gorge, killing many workers.