The ex-Mayor of Bogotá, Samuel Moreno Rojas, is in an induced coma after suffering a cardiac arrest Thursday morning, while serving an 11-year prison sentence on corruption charges.
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Puccini’s “Tosca” returns to Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor
Set during Napoleon’s invasion of Italy, Puccini’s “Tosca” returns to Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor with performances in February. The iconic opera will be conducted by Andrés Estrada-Orozco.
Feud deepens between López and Petro over Bogotá’s Metro
As a loyal political ally of Colombia’s Gustavo Petro, Bogotá Mayor Claudia López finds herself increasingly isolated from the leftist leader over her resolve to leave the first line of the Metro above ground.
John Poulos faces prison during indictment for murder of Bogotá DJ
US suspect John Poulos has been formally indicted in murder of Bogotá DJ Valentina Trespalacios and faces prison as a “cautionary measure” until his trial.
Bogotá hosts Sustainable Mobility Week, No Car Day included.
During a week in which Bogotá is showcasing environmentally-friendly mobility and advance of the Metro’s first line, the national government is drafting legislation to ban ride-sharing Apps.
John Poulos to face Colombian justice in murder of Bogotá DJ
The lead suspect in the murder of the 23-year-old Bogotá DJ, Valentina Trespalacios, is back in Colombia after attempting to flee the country hours before her body was found in a dumpster.
Bogotá’s Claudia López calls for citizens to reject Petro’s prisoner pardons
Mayor Claudia López has summoned all residents of Bogotá to sign an official petition directed at President Gustavo Petro, Minister of Justice Nestor Iván Osuna, and Congress, to stop the early release of 6,895 prisoners being held in district jails.
Bogotá faces uncertain future over Metro Line 1
Bogotá Mayor Claudia López faces a major political defeat next week from her close ally, President Petro, as he attempts to bury – literally – Line 1 of the Bogotá Metro.
US citizen lead suspect in macabre murder of Bogotá DJ
Colombia’s immigration entity, Migración Colombia, believes Poulos left the country on Sunday by taking a flight to Central America. Poulos’ quick departure indicates that the 33-year-old resident of Texas, is avoiding contact with Colombian law enforcement.
“Giselle” opens Spain Year at Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor
Starting its second consecutive year as Guest Nation of Honor at Teatro Mayor, Spain officially launches its 2023 program on Thursday, 26 January, with the National Dance Company’s interpretation of “Giselle.”
Bogotá changes Pico y Placa vehicle mobility starting January 10
Starting Tuesday, January 10, Bogotá will rotate the vehicle licence plate restriction Pico y Placa with a new numbering scheme based on the odd and even days of each month.
La Cocina de Pepina: A Cartagena classic opens Bogotá
The traditional flavors of the Colombian coast as represented by the kitchen of María Josefina Yancés and first venue outside Cartagena for La Cocina de Pepina.
At La Trocha, ex-guerrillas defend peace with craft beer
With post-conflict financing after the 2016 Peace Accord with FARC, ex-combatants are brewing an exceptional craft beer in Bogotá’s Teusaquillo neighborhood.
Highlights of Bogotá’s 2022 Christmas Route
Bogotá is celebrating Christmas with its traditional alumabrado, and concert cycle in public parks, as well as a major production titled “The Tree of Abundance”
The artisans are back in Bogotá with Expoartesanías 2022
Edition 32 of Colombia’s largest handicrafts fair Expoartesanías opens in Bogotá with more than 750 exhibitors representing the country’s 32 departments.
New icons: Colombia’s most exciting fashion up-and-comers
Many of Colombia’s most innovative new designers have taken to social media to showcase their collections and one-of-a-kind accessories.