Bogotá on maximum alert ahead of Independence Day protests
Vandals once again threaten to cause major disruption and damage to Bogotá's transportation infrastructure during the Independence Day celebrations.
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Bogotá crime and vandalism scrutinized with new Security Secretariat
After two months in which Bogotá has been attacked by vandals, the district's new Security Secretariat must justify why militarization is not an option despite…
Bogotá Philharmonic names conductor Joachim Gustafsson next music director
Swedish violinist and conductor Joachim Gustafsson has been named the OFB's new music director after a vote by more than 100 musicians of the Bogotá…
Colombia sees highest per day COVID-19 death toll during “Bogotá siege”
The national strike's "Bogotá seige" was perpetrated by 3,000 anti-government protestors and marred by further acts of senseless vandalism.
Worst month for COVID deaths in Colombia, protests roadblocks continue
On Sunday thousands marched across Colombia denouncing the national strike and in support of the national police. May marked worst month on record for COVID-19…
Bogotá’s iconic Liberator statue transferred from Héroes monument
The 19th century statue of Liberator Simón Bolívar has been moved to a safe location after protests weakened the pedestal and vandals burned the sides…
Destruction to Bogotá’s TransMilenio will take six months to repair
During three weeks of anti-government protests in Bogotá, TransMilenio has been faced destruction by vandals. Bogotanos will have to foot the bill for six months…
Bogotá Mayor Claudia López diagnosed with coronavirus
Mayor Claudia López confirmed on social media that she has been diagnosed with coronavirus. The infection obliges the district's highest official to rest and self-isolate.
Colombia strike protests threaten Bogotá’s clean water supply
Bogotá could face shortages with clean water given road blockades by striking protestors that are impeding the movement of purification chemicals.
Colombia’s Capitol evacuated during protest, Duque wants “national dialogue”
Vandals attempted to storm the Colombian Congress during a protest in Bogotá, hours after police command posts were attacked and torched during riots.
Strike leaders defiant on crippling Colombia during pandemic surge
Despite Bogotá Mayor Claudia López prohibiting all gatherings and protests with the red alert, the Paro Nacional could affect tranquility in the capital for days.
Bogotá could return to 14-day quarantine if ICU occupancy exceeds 90%
Bogotá's Claudia López has not ruled-out additional restrictions should ICU occupancy surpass 90%, including a 14-day general quarantine.
Bogotá gets back-to-back lockdowns after capital returns to Red Alert
Mayor Claudia López has announced two three-day quarantines in April to curb the surge in COVID-19 infections. Bogotá's hospital system returns to Red Alert levels…
Bogotá sniffer dogs recognized for decades of bravery and service
Explosives experts, Lena and Still, were retired from duty with the National Police and rewarded for decades of service in loving homes.
Bogotá faces three-day quarantine as Colombia cases top 2.5 M
Bogotá's Claudia López presented President Iván Duque with a "4/3 scheme" in which residents will balance a four-day work week with three days of strict…
Bogotá to vaccinate at “full speed” as third COVID peak approaches
The Colombian capital has immunized 50% of all residents aged 70 or older and will increase vaccinations as the third peak of infection approaches.