Bogotá faces a deepening water crisis as the El Niño weather pattern continues with high temperatures and lack of rainfall. New measures were introduced Monday by Mayor Galán to restict water usage in the Colombian capital.
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Bogotá faces water crisis as San Rafael Reservoir runs dry
Bogotá on the brink: Water shortage emergency declared as San Rafael Reservoir levels plummet to lowest in 40 years. Citywide water rationing starts Thursday, April 11 in 10 localities.
Bogotá implements water rationing with Colombian capital divided in nine zones
Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán announces water rationing measures in the Colombian capital due to record low reservoir levels in Chingaza and urges residents to implement conservation efforts in households.
Colombian Army patrols Usme after massacre in south of Bogotá
After the murder of four persons on Saturday, Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán approved the militarization of the southern locality of Usme near the Eastern foothills.
Galán steadfast on Bogotá Metro as Petro pushes to bury Line 1
Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán remains resolute against President Petro’s proposal for to bury the overland portion of Line 1 between Antonio Nariño and Calle 72.
Mayor Galán presents new security measures with “Operation Bogotá”
Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán unveils “Operation Bogotá” – a comprehensive security overhaul featuring 700 additional police officers, drone surveillance, and targeted anti-crime measures in response to a surge in armed robberies.
Shooting in Bogotá’s Parque 93 and restaurant robberies deepen security crisis
The Colombian capital, Bogotá, is grappling with a heightened security crisis following a spate of armed robberies in restaurants and the targeted killing of businessman Roberto Franco Charry.
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.
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.