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Colombia earthquakes leave Bogotá residents rattled and exhausted
On Thursday, at 12:04 pm, a powerful 6.1 earthquake rocked the Colombian capital for close to three minutes. The event was followed by 46 aftershocks throughout the day, leaving residents rattled and exhausted.
Malcolm Deas (1941-2023): Colombia a “pastime in progress”
From Oxford to creating the Latin American Centre, Malcolm Deas helped shape an understanding of Colombia’s history, peoples and ideosyncracies.
Bogotá’s Metro unleashes latest feud between Petro and López
The future of the First Line of the Bogotá has again elevated political tensions between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Bogotá Mayor Claudia López. The latest feud threatens to pull government funding.
Crime surge in Bogotá puts Mayor Claudia López under scrutiny
A rash of homicides in Bogotá has placed Mayor Claudia López under intense public scrutiny. Mayoral candidates are voicing outrage over the crime surge.
Banco de la República inaugurates centenary with reopening of Casa de Moneda
Colombia’s Central Bank – Banco de la República – launches its centenary celebrations with the reopening of the old mint Casa de Moneda in Bogotá.
Bogotá tops TomTom’s global ranking for “worst traffic”
Bogotá has clinched the top spot by TomTom for “worst traffic” and time commuters annually spend in gridlock. The index measured 390 cities based on travel time, fuel costs and CO2 emissions.
Bogotá dining: Great pizza for the Colombian Famiglia
With exceptional dough and a traditional line-up of the most famous Italians, Famiglia also adds a distinctive Colombian touch to pizza. A welcome newcomer to Bogotá’s dining scene.
Libre elevates Colombian gastronomy to art form and beyond
Bogotá’s Libre restores faith in Colombian gastronomy, and this is truly liberating. The experimental venue of Chef Alejandro Gutiérrez, the restaurant is a newcomer to the capital’s lauded culinary scene.
Exploring Cucunubá and the Ubaté watershed
Becoming increasingly popular as a nearby destination for nature lovers, the towns of Ubaté and Cucunubá are an idyllic escape from Bogotá, and can be easily explored as a day trip.
Bogotá Fashion Week in the light of Vermeer
Showcasing the creations of 110 independent fashion designers and brands, the sixth edition of Bogotá Fashion Week was inaugurated with a collection by Humberto Cubides and his CUBEL label.
Indigenous Guard occupy Bogotá’s historic Plaza de Bolívar
In a defiant act to pressure the Colombian Congress in approving the National Development Plan and Health Reform of the government of President Gustavo Petro, some 400 members of the Indigenous Guard are occupying the steps of the Capitol.
Bogotá’s Sala de Arte Bancolombia houses rare art collection
The latest addition to Bogotá’s vibrant exhibition scene, the Sala de Arte Bancolombia houses one of the most impressive collections of artworks in the country and a real treat for foreign visitors.
NYC rebrand looks to strengthen Colombia travel segment
New York City Tourism + Conventions hosted a breakfast at the Bogotá restaurant Harry Sasson to present the new official brand of the five boroughs.
Authorities warn FARC dissidents encroaching on Colombia’s Sumapaz
Colombia’s vast Sumapaz is back in the spotlight after locals who reside in this remote region south of Bogotá claim that FARC is encroaching into the high-altitude wetland, including the 53 Front of the dissident guerrilla.
Enjoy six Bogotá art circuits with ARTBO Fin de Semana 2023
ARTBO Fin de Semana – April 21 to 23 – is the mid-year showcase of the International Art Fair of Bogotá (ARTBO), and for this seventh edition, six art circuits transform Bogotá into a walkable gallery,