Millions are expected to participate in the general strike planned Tuesday June 6, across Colombia.
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Colombian government and FARC agree on extending demobilization deadline
In order to guarantee that the terms of the peace accord with FARC are met, the Colombian government extends demobilization deadline to August 1st.
Red alerts issued for 28 of Colombia’s 32 departments after torrential rains
After a week of heavy rains across Colombia, the national weather agency has issued red alerts for 28 of the country’s 32 departments.
Colombia’s CEOs follow global trend in optimism, claims PwC survey
According to the latest survey conducted by PwC, CEOs are optimistic about the global economy, despite protectionism and fears over data security and ethics.
Taxi drivers across Colombia go on strike over digital apps and unfair conditions
Thousands of taxi drivers across Colombia have gone on strike Wednesday to protest over the government’s inaction over UBER and other unregulated digital apps.
Juan Valdez launches premium coffee to honor Colombian ‘Heroes’
With the launch of the limited edition Latidos de Corazón coffee, the National Federation of Coffee Growers tributes Colombia’s armed forces.
Big Picture: The boy in the Amazonian longhouse
Big Picture: A young boy waits for the elders of his indigenous community in the Amazon to hold a meeting regarding the environmental impact of illegal gold mining.
The 43rd Mono Núñez Festival celebrated at the Teatro Mayor
On Saturday, April 29, the Teatro Mayor launches the 43rd edition of Colombia’s most important Andean music event, the Mono Núñez Festival.
Ancestral Knowledge of the Sierra now protected as Intangible Patrimony
The Ministry of Culture has designated the ancestral knowledge of the four indigenous communities that reside in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta as intangible cultural patrimony of Colombia.
Madrid’s Ron Lalá takes on Cervantes with ‘Cervantina’
The Spanish theatre group Ron Lalá takes on the verses of the father of the modern novel, Miguel de Cervantes, with four performances at the Colón Theatre.
Mayoralty releases back into the wild animals seized from traffickers in Bogotá
At a nature reserve in the Eastern plains, the mayoralty of Bogotá released 408 animals after years of being held captive in the Colombian capital.
Molas, sacred music and a very ‘Romantic’ agenda
With the start of Semana Santa, The City Paper presents a listing of some of the cultural highlights taking place in the capital and colonial Villa de Leyva.
Maypures: Waterway of the “Eighth Wonder of the World”
Photographer Gabriel Eisenband captured this impressive picture of the Maypures rapids in the Tuparro National Park.
Samboní killer sentenced, Ponce de Leon honored for her bravery
The sentencing of Rafael Uribe Noguera to 51 years and 10 months for the killing of 7-year-old Yuliana Samboni was one of the important stories that made headlines this week in Colombia.
Bogotá’s Catedral Primada to resound to Bach with free concert series
The Ministry of Culture wants Bogotanos to appreciate the complete organ works of the great Baroque composer, J.S Bach. This free concert series runs until September.
Vatican announces Pope Francis will visit Colombia on a six-day trip in September
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis will visit Colombia for six days in September to show his support for the peace process with FARC and the importance of reconciliation.