President Duque authorizes curfew for Bogotá starting 9:00 pm
In a move to restore law and order to the Colombian capital after days of unrest and vandalism, President Iván Duque and Mayor Enrique Peñalosa…
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As violence continues in Bogotá, Duque and Peñalosa assess security situation
As the security situation remains precarious in Bogotá, the government and mayoralty are assessing extraordinary measure to return calm to Colombia's capital.
Medellín, Barranquilla, Pasto, Colombia’s most civic cities during Paro Nacional
While Bogotá and Cali bore the brunt of violence during the national strike Thursday, three Colombian cities showed exceptional civility and concern for their infrastructure.
Violence erupts in Colombia’s capital Bogotá after day of peaceful protest
What was being celebrated as a "day of peaceful protest" by trade unions and the government turned to violence when masked vandals stormed Plaza de…
Thousands marching across Colombia during day of protest and strike
Thousands and marching across Colombia in protest over the social and economic policies of the government. The demonstrations in Bogotá are concentrating in Plaza de…
Colombia enacts tough security measures for Thursday’s nationwide strike
The Colombian Government will guarantee the right of citizens to protest peacefully during Thursday's national strike while, at the same time, enforcing security to combat…
Alejandro Cuéllar, Colombia’s “Wes Anderson of Gastronomy” dies in Malaysia
Chef Alejandro Cuéllar was Colombia's rising star of gastronomy and represented the country's rich culinary traditions around the world.
Colombia’s 2020 shark fishing quotas spark outrage with conservationists
Environmentalists in Colombia are angered over the government's 2020 shark fishing quotas.
Colombia abstains vote at UN General Assembly on end to Cuba embargo
Colombia broke with historical protocol by abstaining to vote on a UN resolution in support of ending the U.S embargo against Cuba.
Defense Minister Botero resigns over attack that killed 8 youngsters.
Defense Minister, Guillermo Botero, handed-in his resignation after a motion of censure by Congress regarding an attack against FARC dissidents that killed 8 youngsters.
Independents define Colombia elections, traditional parties lose electorate
With much of the spotlight focused on the election results in Bogotá, independent candidates have redrawn Colombia's political map. The big losers are traditional parties.
Claudia López elected Mayor of Bogotá and first woman to govern capital
The Green Alliance coalition candidate Claudía López has won the Bogotá mayoral race with 35% of the vote and the first woman to occupy the…
Galleon San José’s treasure will not finance salvage, claims VP Ramírez
In an important announcement regarding the future of the San José galleon, Colombia's vice-President Marta Lucía Ramírez said that the treasure will not pay for…
Bogotá braces for more student marches, authorities warn against violence
More student protests in Bogotá are planned for October, including one October 10. Authorities advise student organization to maintain the peace after recent outbreaks of…
Bogotá’s art festival Barcú “takes back the streets of La Candelaria”
For its sixth edition, the popular La Candelaria cultural festival Barcú puts Glastonbury on the stage and hosts a DJ duel in a Silent Disco.
Colombia’s ex-FARC combatants become tour guides in post-conflict
The international recognition of "Remando por la Paz" on the rafting circuit gives ex-FARC combatants employment opportunities in sports and eco-tourism.