Río Bogotá gets a new lease on life with massive clean-up effort by CAR
A massive clean up of the Río Bogotá is underway to make this river navigable by 2025, and at the heart of urban expansion.
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Colombia’s glaciers face extinction within 30-years, claims IDEAM
Colombia's six last remaining glaciers will evaporate into thin air within the next 30-years, claims the country's meteorological institute.
President Iván Duque delivers emotive inaugural address
President Iván Duque's inaugural address laid down his policy agenda for the next four years and marked a new style of leadership for Colombia.
Colombia shaken by 6.1 magnitude earthquake, epicenter in Santander
Colombia's geological institute Ingeominas has reported a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in central Santander. The quake was felt across the country, including the capital Bogotá.
President Santos to receive Tipperary International Peace Award
The government of Ireland had announced that President Santos has been awarded the Tipperary International Peace Award for his commitment to peace in Colombia.
Ciudad Reptilia: Finding those crocs in Melgar, Tolima
The resort town of Melgar has a population of 400 sharp-toothed reptiles for visitors to appreciate, a conservation initiative that relies on donations from tourists.
Supreme Court opens criminal investigation against Uribe Vélez
Colombia's highest court has opened a criminal case against ex-president Alvaro Uribe after a former paramilitary claims he was bribed to change testimony.
Colombia suspends salvage operations of San José galleon
President Santos has announced that the government is suspending the salvage operation of the legendary San José galleon after a petition was presented to a…
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattles central Colombia Thursday morning
A strong 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattled central Colombia early Thursday morning. The earthquake was felt with intensity in the capital Bogotá.
Colombia’s President-elect Iván Duque names ministers of his cabinet
As Colombia's youngest president, Iván Duque has named some of the ministers who will make up his first cabinet: A combination of experience and economic…
Colombia presents new passport with extra security features and images
Colombia's Foreign Ministry has introduced a new passport with extra security features and images of the country's most popular tourist destinations.
Human trafficking and terror threat on the rise claims Interpol Americas
The Interpol Americas conference is addressing the rise in human trafficking across the region, as well as other pressing security issues.
Drones: Colombia’s new air warriors join fight in eradicating coca
Colombia has a new warrior in the fight to eradicate coca: Drones. Environmentalists claim glyphosate will inflict damage to crops. The aerial fumigation debate returns.
Chiribiquete grows to size of Switzerland with UNESCO World Heritage List
After the announcement by UNESCO of Chiribiquete's World Heritage status, the Colombian government expanded the size of the park to a total of 4 million…
“Respect our culture, language and race” Foreign Ministry tells Colombia fans
The offensive behavior by a handful of Colombia fans in World Cup Russia has been condemned on social media and by the country's Foreign Ministry.
Avianca expands its wings to Chicago, a city of legendary architecture and jazz
Colombia's flagship airline Avianca has announced a new direct flight from Bogotá El Dorado to Chicago, a thriving city of storied architecture and world-class gastronomy.