Tuesday’s severe electrical storm in Bogotá collapsed major roads and caused widespread chaos to the city’s transportation system. More storms are expected.
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Bogotá’s MamBo inaugurates “De la línea al espacio”
The Bogotá Museum of Modern Art re-opened after a two month renovation with an exhibition featuring the works of artists Olga de Amaral, Jim Amaral, and Ricardo Cárdenas.
The Colón Theatre tributes Teresita Gómez and her 60 years as pianist
The Colón Theatre presents a one-night tribute to one of Colombia’s most admired performers, pianist Teresita Gómez.
Letter from “Anonymous”: I was a prisoner of Colombia’s FARC
In a letter, one prominent businessman recalls how he was sold into captivity and endured 10 months as an “economic prisoner” of the Colombian guerrilla.
Big Picture: A palm grows in La Candelaria
The mood may recall Marrakech, but even though there is no beach nor desert close to the Colombian capital, palms have been growing in La Candelaria for centuries.
Search continues for Colombian Catholic nun kidnapped in southern Mali
Search and rescue operations continues in southern Mali to secure the release of the Colombian Franciscan nun, Gloria Cecilia Narvaez Argoti, taken by a gang of armed jihadists.
Spain’s Eduardo Guerrero tributes women with his energetic flamenco
The renowned Spanish flamenco dancer Eduardo Guerrero will perform his most recent show “Guerrero” at the Teatro Julio Mario Santo Domingo for two nights.
Big Picture: First light in the ‘mother of nations’
Stunning photograph as morning mist rises near Aguadas, Caldas. Photo: Carlos Pineda
FICCI’s Diana Bustamante joins jury of Rotterdam’s International Film Festival
The Colombian filmmaker will join the jury of the Official Selection during the 46th edition of one of the world’s most demanding and prestigious film festivals.
Gallery: How Bogotá lived the first Sunday of bullfighting
Thousands took to the streets of Bogotá Sunday to voice their anger over the start of the first bullfighting season after a 5-year ban.
National Symphony to inaugurate their 2017 “French Kiss” program at Colón
The National Symphony launches its 2017 season titled “French Kiss” with more than 70 concerts scheduled to celebrate Colombia-France Year.
Bogotá’s Peñalosa faces recall of mayoral mandate
Mayor Peñalosa is facing a “recall” of his mandate after one year in office. The groups leading the petition have received backing from Progresistas, the party of embattled former mayor Petro.
Atlético Nacional win FIFA Fair Play award for response to Chapecoense tragedy
At its gala award ceremony, football’s governing body FIFA recognized the Medellín team for its compassionate response to the plane crash tragedy.
Last light on Colombia’s ‘River of Tombs’
Photographer Jorge Panchoaga captures last light on Colombia’s principal river, the Magdalena, a key route for travel, transporting goods and a source of food for centuries.
What to do in Bogotá before Christmas? Here some picks
Expoartesanias is the largest arts and crafts fair in the country and requires plenty of time as the pavilions are stocked with beautiful items. There is also a shirt film fest taking place.
Colombia’s President Santos to undergo treatment for prostate cancer in Baltimore
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos is expected to receive surgery for prostate cancer at Baltimore’s Johns Hopkins Hospital, according to reports.