The Colombian capital, Bogotá, is grappling with a surge in cases of the COVID JN.1 variant with ICU occupancy reaching 80%. Health authorities on alert with infectious variant.
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Galán charts ambitious course for Bogotá during inaugural address
Carlos Fernando Galán unveiled his ambitious vision for Bogotá, prioritizing security, mobility, and economic resilience during his inaugural address on Monday Colombian capital’s new Mayor.
Bogotá’s El Dorado Airport faces migrant crisis, African minors abandoned
Bogotá’s El Dorado Airport is at the epicenter of a growing humanitarian crisis after the abandonment of two African minors. As health and sanitation concerns escalate among the majority of stranded African passengers, a daily influx of some 200 migrants, aiming to reach the United States via Central America, has authorities on alert.
Leon Tovar unveils artistic showcase in Bogotá’s Atrio Tower
Renowned New York gallery León Tovar lights up the Bogotá skyline with an avant-garde exhibition featuring Peruvian maestro Jaime Miranda-Bambarén’s ‘Semillas’ at the Atrio Tower.
Bogotá illuminates Christmas in festive splendor
The Colombian Capital, Bogotá, transforms into a mesmerizing Christmas wonderland, Illuminating the city with enchanting lights and festive cheer. From Velitas to Constellations, residents and visitors can embark on a luminous Journey through a dazzling array of holiday celebrations.
Expoartesanías 2023 and Colombia’s rich handicraft traditions
Expoartesanías, Colombia’s most important arts and crafts fair, is set to dazzle visitors with edition 33, and scheduled to take place from December 7 to the 20 at the Corferias exhibition grounds in Bogotá.
Bogotá taxis threaten to blockade airport during strike
Bogotá faces mobility gridlock as the largest taxi association vows to disrupt key intersections, including access points to El Dorado International Airport on Wednesday, November 22.
Colombia officially declares start of El Niño phenomenon
Anticipating soaring temperatures and drought conditions, Colombia’s IDEAM has officially declared the start of the El Niño phenomenon.
Bogotá’s ARTBO 2023 to deliver more art and new categories
Launching in a new venue, the Ágora Convention Center, edition 19 of the Bogotá international art fair ARTBO will also incorporate new categories in its cultural slate.
Colombia rejects Petro in territorial elections turned plebiscite
Bogotá voters gave centrist candidate Carlos Fernando Galán a decisive victory at the ballot. President Petro lost support and political allies in five major cities.
Last poll gives Galán victory in Sunday’s Bogotá Mayoral election
Carlos Fernando Galán, youngest son of the slain Liberal presidential candidate Luis Carlos Galán is poised to secure victory on Sunday in Bogotá’s mayoral election, predict final polls.
Bogotá mayoral election in three-way race, Galán takes lead
As Bogotá’s mayoral race intensifies, centrist candidate Carlos Fernando Galán takes the lead, setting the stage for a potential runoff against leftist Gustavo Bolívar or independent Daniel Oviedo.
Art beyond boundaries: The creative force of Antonio Puri
Artist Antonio Puri’s works are as monumental as they are finite. His vision and vocation is conditioned by philosophy, Indian culture and deconstruction of labels within art.
Why Israeli tourists should reconsider travel to Colombia
Gustavo Petro’s polarizing rhetoric and failure to condemn the October 7 terror attack by Hamas against Israel, should make Israeli tourists reconsider Colombia as a preferred travel destination.
Huisyzuca Eco-Park: Sustainable ecotourism for Bogotá
The Huisyzuca Eco-Park in Bogotá’s north encompasses 400 hectares of private and public lands offering visitors a unique experience to sustain a community-led initiative and reforestation program
Sembrar La Duda: Representations of indigenous art at MAMU
The exhibition Sembrar La Duda opens during a year in which Banco de la República celebrates its centenary and puts indigenous cultural production within the context of Colombian art history.