Crocodile catches vacationers in Tayrona National Park by surprise
Vacationers on Cañaveral beach in PNN Tayrona came into contact with a large crocodile as it headed from mangrove to seashore.
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Duque monitors preventive floodgate closure at Hidroituango
As a preventive measure to save the Hidroituango electrical power generating project after a sinkhole was discovered, EPM successfully closed a floodgate.
Duque enacts austerity measures as Colombia looks to balance budget
President Iván Duque reaches 100 days in office by enacting austerity measures to balance the books with a fiscal deficit and guarantee funds for public…
Colombia’s Duque reiterates “open arms” to Venezuelan migrants during Paris visit
President Iván Duque outlined major policy decisions from coca eradication to humanitarian assistance for Venezuelan migrants during three-day visit to the French capital.
Security in Bogotá: A question of perception
The most recent survey by the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce states that residents of the Colombian capital feel just as unsafe in the capital as…
Colombia and U.S authorities begin formal talks on domestic arrival option
Within the next nine months Colombia's Cancillería and U.S authorities could reach a decision that allows passengers to clear immigration in Colombia.
Colombia’s Duque scraps “personal dose” as part of larger anti-drug policy
The proliferation of criminal networks trafficking illegal drugs in schools and public spaces has ended the 25-year "personal dose" ruling.
Meteorologists predict El Niño to reach Colombia in November
The El Nin?o weather pattern could reach Colombia by November bringing with it unseasonably hot days and the possibility of a drought.
USNS Comfort heads to Colombia to offer medical assistance
The hospital ship USNS Comfort departs Norfolk, Virginia, Oct.11 with a crew of 200 military doctors to provide medical support to host nation Colombia and…
Colombian sniffer dogs retire from service with diplomas in paws
The Attorney General's Office retired 14 guard dogs because of their age and gave them diplomas for their service to the country.
Canadian gold mine workers targeted by armed group in Antioquia
An attack Thursday against geologists and contractors working for the Canadian gold mining company Continental Gold was allegedly perpetrated by ex-FARC dissents.
Colombia’s music talents unite at BOmm 2018
International music buyers descend this month on Bogotá as BOmm launches its 7th edition, and showcases the best of the recording industry.
‘Birds of Passage’ named Colombia’s official 2019 Oscar film
The Wayúu epic, Birds of Passage (Pajaros de Verano) has been selected as Colombia's official entry in the Best Foreign Language Film category of the…
President Duque calls on anti-corruption organizers to discuss reforms
After Sunday's historic anti-corruption vote, President Iván Duque has summoned the organizers of Sunday's historic anti-corruption vote to study anti-corruption measures.
Duque and Gutiérrez vow to dismantle criminal networks in Medellín
President Duque and Medellín's Gutiérrez have pledged to dismantle all criminal organizations in Colombia's second largest city and demolish a culture of illegality.
Colombia’s Constitutional Court revives bullfighting as “cultural tradition”
Colombia's Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of bullfighting in the country as a cultural tradition and which cannot be considered as animal cruelty.