In a poignant homecoming, the body of Fernando Botero returned to Colombia on Thursday and will lie in state at the Capitol until Sunday, September 24.
Political violence and attacks by First Line vandals raise concerns as the Bogotá mayoral elections approach. On saturday, the First Line attempted to torch a police command post.
John Poulos maintains his “innocence” in the chilling murder case of 21-year-old DJ Valentina Trespalacios. Poulos was arrested on January 24 after fleeing the country to Panama.
In the seismic shadow of history’s catastrophic tremors, Kit Miyamoto’s mission stands firm: fortifying cities worldwide against the impending earthquake era.
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.
From Oxford to creating the Latin American Centre, Malcolm Deas helped shape an understanding of Colombia’s history, peoples and ideosyncracies.
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.
A rash of homicides in Bogotá has placed Mayor Claudia López under intense public scrutiny. Mayoral candidates are voicing outrage over the crime surge.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.