First Metro Train for Bogotá Arrives in Colombia
Bogotá’s first metro train has arrived in Colombia after a 30-day journey from China, marking a historic milestone for the long-delayed project. The six-car train…
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Bogotá Strikes a Chord with Bach 340 Festival
Bogotá launches the first edition of Bogotá Concertante – Bach 340 (27–31 August 2025), a festival with 20 concerts, workshops and masterclasses across libraries, museums…
Colombia’s AG Denies Assassination Plot Against Bogotá Mayor Carlos Galán
Colombia’s Attorney General has denied reports of a plot to assassinate Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán, calling a wiretapped conversation aired by Noticias RCN a…
Bogotá Cracks Down on Drug Gangs and Stolen Vehicle Parts in Security Sweeps
Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán announced two major security operations: the arrest of 31 gang members distributing drugs near schools and universities, and the seizure…
Bogotá and Avianca Launch South America’s First Official “Stopover” Program
Bogotá and Avianca have launched StopOver Bogotá, South America's first official stopover program, allowing international transit passengers to explore the city for up to 24…
Colombia Captures Top Italian Mafia Boss for Latin America in Bogotá Raid
Colombian police, with support from Europol and Italian and UK authorities, arrested Giuseppe Palermo, alias "Peppe," the alleged head of the ‘Ndrangheta mafia in Latin…
Petro “Loses the Street” as National Strike stalls with rising discontent
President Petro’s failed national strike and empty plazas reveal his dwindling public support. As violent protests disrupt daily life, Colombians are turning away from his…
Bogotá looks to internationalize Fashion Week with 2025 edition
By connecting Colombia’s designers with international markets and celebrating the country's unique design identity, Bogotá Fashion Week 2025 hopes to become a launchpad for global…
Violin Contest of Bogotá spotlights Colombian composition with Jury of virtuosos
Bogotá launches its first International Violin Competition, offering generous prizes and star-studded global jury. Twenty finalists will compete this November, with free masterclasses and donated…
Colombia’s Indigenous Minga descend on Bogotá for May Day Protests
More than 16,000 Indigenous protesters have arrived in Bogotá ahead of May Day marches supporting President Petro’s reform agenda. Their occupation of the National University…
Bogotá’s ARTBO Weekend returns with expansive city circuits and focus on Contemporary Art
ARTBO Weekend returns to Bogotá from April 25–27 with 86 exhibition spaces, six city circuits, and over 150 free events, transforming the capital into a…
Bogotá’s VII Classical Music Festival showcases the Sound of the Americas
From Philip Glass to Piazzolla, the seventh edition of Bogotá’s acclaimed classical music festival Bogotá Es América pays homage to the continent’s vast sonic landscape.…
After a severe water crisis in Bogotá, Mayor Galán ends rationing
Bogotá ends year-long water rationing as Chingaza reservoir levels stabilize, marking a major recovery from one of the city's worst water crises. Mayor Galán urges…
Bogotá in Top Three of Latin America for Foreign Direct Investment
With 105 foreign investment projects in 2024, the Colombian capital stands out as a magnet for expansion in services, retail, and technology. Great connectivity for…
IDEAM forecasts intense rains in Bogotá for three months
Bogotá and much of Colombia will face heavy rainfall until mid-June, IDEAM warns. Increased precipitation raises risks of floods, landslides, and river overflows, particularly in…
Bogotá gripped by severe weather as Aerocivil takes charge of aviation meteorology
Bogotá faces severe weather with relentless rain and flooding, while Colombia’s Civil Aeronautical Agency takes over aviation meteorology from Ideam. Experts warn of risks, but…