First ‘No Car Day’ of 2017 in Bogotá gets underway
The year's first "No Car Day" is expected to keep some two million vehicles off the capital's streets.
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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.
Bulls return to Bogotá amidst angry, mostly peaceful protest
Some 4,000 protestors gathered Sunday near the Santamaria bullring to voice their anger over the season opener of bullfighting in the Colombian capital after a…
Bogotá’s Peñalosa: Bullfighting “not part of a civilized society”
Despite his personal objection to bullfights, Bogotá's mayor Peñalosa must abide by the ruling of the country's high court to allow the Santamaria ring to…
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…
Twenty-six Nobel Peace Laureates confirmed to attend the Bogotá summit
The Bogotá Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that 26 Nobel Peace Laureates will attend the first-ever World Summit to be held in Latin America and…
Aquarium fish rescued in Bogotá, then slaughtered as “predators”
A controversial decision by Bogotá's mayoralty to seize and destroy fish from a shopping mall aquarium has pitched environmental groups against the administration.
JFK’s legacy in Bogotá lives on 55-years later
John F. Kennedy’s “Alliance for progress” is still visible in a locality of the capital that burgeoned into a modern housing project and reference to…
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…
Photo Gallery: The Christmas lights and little candles of Bogotá
From Plaza Bolívar to Usaquen, we bring you the high "lights" of Bogotá's Christmas spirit.
Bogotá buffed up for a bright and beautiful holiday season
A bust agenda of cultural events ushers in the holiday season in Colombia's capital. These are the highlights, literally.
Nobel Peace Laureates chose Bogota? to host 16th World Summit
Business leaders, activists and conflict victims gathered at Bogota?’s Center for Memory, Peace and Reconciliation to launch the 16th World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.
B Capital captivates Bogotá for three nights of runway fashion
The B Capital fashion and design showcase brings to Bogotá the essence of couture in a unique warehouse experience.
Fashion takes Bogotá with second “B Capital” event
Sponsored by Colombia's Fashion Institute, Inexmoda, the three-day fashion event "B Capital" offers consumers the chance to purchase the latest in design at affordable prices.
Plaza de Bolívar: Colombia’s square of “peace” at the crossroads of history
Bogotá's emblematic Plaza de Bolívar is at the epicenter of Colombia's push for peace. A candlelight rally and art installation by Doris Salcedo the highlights…
Global Network of Cities Summit launches in Bogotá and hosts 500 mayors
The 5th Summit of The Global Network of Cities launched Wednesday in Colombian capital and hosts 500 mayors from around the world, as well as…