Dying for a breath of Bogotá air
Bogota?’s air quality may not rank worst in South America, but city officials are adopting measures to reduce diesel emissions and take “smokey buses” off…
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Color Alegría: Painting a brighter future for Soacha
Two brothers are ambitiously painting their barrio in Soacha as part of a community inspired social project.
Scopolamine attacks on the rise in Bogotá claim law enforcement
An alarming number of cases involving the illegal drug "burundanga" has city authorities on alert and citizens are advised to take extra precautions when out…
A virtual journey to Bogotá’s “El Bronx” remains online
A year after Mayor Pen?alosa closed down this city’s most infamous district, El Bronx, Google Street View still offers a bizarre tour of one of…
Obelisk to Colombia’s Independence commemorates ‘El Bronx’ infamy
Reed's 19th century obelisk in honor of the Independence Martyrs was inaugurated on the first anniversary of the 'El Bronx' intervention.
Millions to march across Colombia in general strike Tuesday
Millions are expected to participate in the general strike planned Tuesday June 6, across Colombia.
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.
Road safety in Colombia: It’s time to ‘Belt Up’
Despite a new Police Code and more vehicular controls on major roads, driving in Colombia's big cities can be a real challenge with the proliferation…
Bogotá’s observatories are 2,600 metres closer to the stars
Bogota?’s observatories are witnesses to the galaxies and stars, but also the very history of Colombia. As they look towards what is far beyond us,…
Bogotá to host its Fashion Week with focus on design and innovation
For three days Bogotá will host the third edition of its Fashion Week showcasing the capital's design potential.
Two Nobels and fifty years of ‘Solitude’ to be honoured at FILBo
The 30th edition of the Bogotá International Book Fair launches this month and a wonderful opportunity to come face to face with your favourite authors.
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.
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…
Bogotá joins rest of the world in going green for St Patrick’s Day 2017
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated around the world every March with parades and pubs serving a Guinness or two. This year, Bogotá will turn green…
A grand piano debut for Bogotá’s “Royal” Séptima
Mayor Enrique Peñalosa wants Bogotanos to get in tune with the city, rolling out a Kaway grand on the Carrera Séptima.
Electrical storm creates widespread chaos in Bogotá and more expected
Tuesday's severe electrical storm in Bogotá collapsed major roads and caused widespread chaos to the city's transportation system. More storms are expected.