Colombia declares the hippo an “invasive species”
The Humboldt Institute estimates that within a decade, Colombia's hippo population will reach 700. The hippo was introduced by drug kingpin Pablo Escobar.
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Colombia truck convoy takes Manhattan with “Encanto”
A convoy of six trucks circled around Manhattan's most emblematic spots to remind New Yorkers that Colombia is the most welcoming place on Earth.
Colombia to protect 68 native languages over 10 years
Colombia's MinCultura will protect 68 native languages over 10 years to expand cultural dialogue and linguistic diversity.
Remember it’s the country of COLOMBIA not…COLUMBIA
Entertainers, celebrities, reporters and even editors still confuse Colombia, Republic thereof with a plethora of towns called Columbia. Time to set the record straight.
Hunger in Colombia “critical” says Food Banks after FAO report
After the controversial report by FAO ranking Colombia as a "hunger hotspot," the nation's food banks claim the hunger situation is "critical."
Cartagena warns of potential Dengue and Chikungunya outbreaks
Inclement weather along Colombia's Caribbean coast is leading to an increase in tropical diseases, including outbreaks of Dengue and Chikungunya.
Ajiaco: A classic Colombian soup for all seasons
More than a bowl of carbs, Ajiaco plays a starring role in Bogotá's gastronomy line-up and soup served for all seasons, even Navidad.
Your need-to-know of celebrating a Colombian Novena night
Being in "the know" of a tradition that dates back three centuries will make a Novena night in Colombia a memorable night.
Colombia surpasses 50% of population fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Colombia reaches 60 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines given, representing more than 50% of the population fully vaccinated against the disease.
Colombia’s artisans return to Expoartesanías with edition 31
Edition 31 of Expoartesanías opens in Bogotá on December 7 with artisans representing Colombia's 32 departments and 18 countries in the international pavilion.
Colombia’s COVID-19 fourth wave eludes as world faces Omicron
Despite every COVID-19 variant circulating in Colombia, the country appears to have skewed the fourth wave of infection. But with Omicron, the pandemic could surge…
Colombia’s Magdalena valley guards a deep seismic secret
The Magdalena River valley guards a seismic secret that has prevented - so far - Bogotá, and other large cities, from bearing the full brunt…
Colombia drops below 19,000 active COVID-19 cases
Colombia continues with a downturn in new cases of infections and deaths from coronavirus. The death toll from the virus will surpass 126,000 this week.
Colombia’s per day COVID-19 cases lowest since June 2020.
Colombia registered the lowest per day cases in COVID-19 infections since June 2020. The deceleration comes as vaccine coverage extends to minors age 12 to…
Colombia’s indigenous leaders urge COVID-19 vaccines given track record with tropical viruses
As nations grapple with anti-vaxxers, Colombia's indigenous peoples are rallying communities to get inoculated given experience with tropical viruses.
Colombia home to 20 percent of world’s butterflies
Colombian biodiversity includes 3,642 species of butterflies, number close to those that exist on the African continent confirms a new research.