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Sincelejo nurse becomes first Colombian to receive coronavirus vaccine
Verónica Machado became the first frontline health worker to receive the coronavirus vaccine at a Sincelejo hospital.
Bogotá’s Claudia López outperforms other Mayors despite slump in ratings
Despite a citizens’ movement to recall Bogotá Mayor Claudia López’s mandate, the Green Party politicians outperforms other Mayors in her approval ratings.
Coronavirus variant attributed to Bogotá case surge affirms López
A dramatic surge in new coronavirus infection across Bogotá has placed the city’s hospital system in Red Alert. Quarantines and curfews in effect starting Thursday, January 7.
Bogotá’s Claudia López calls U.S election before final vote count
Bogotá’s Claudia López appeared in a rush on Friday to proclaim Joe Biden as the next U.S President despite restraint from the two candidates and news outlets.
Claudia López outlines rules to enjoy Halloween in Bogotá without curfew
COVID-19: Bogotanos will be able to enjoy the last seasonal event of the year before Christmas at home with Halloween house parties banned and rules for trick-o-treaters.
Claudia López lifts all restrictions in Bogotá, Paro Nacional protests in peace
For the first time since the coronavirus outbreak, all restrictions have been lifted in Bogotá. Mayor López called for Paro Nacional to be conducted peacefully.
Bogotá returns to Pico y Placa with no changes pre-pandemic schedule
Claudia López will introduce a new version of Pico y Placa six months after the measure was lifted with the COVID-19 emergency. Changes include vehicle restrictions on Saturdays.
Bogotá Mayoralty and Metropolitan Police coordinate efforts to arrest vandals
After a week of accusations between the Mayoralty and Police, Claudia López announced rewards for the arrest of vandals who targeted the city’s CAIs.
Police brutality in Bogotá flares violence leaving seven dead and 360 injured
The death of Javier Ordoñez in police custody after being brutally tased has unleashed a wave of violence in Bogotá. Five civilians were killed during confrontations with security forces.
Bogotá unemployment at historic high, yet López continues tirade against Avianca
Mayor Claudia López continued her attacks against Colombia’s flagship airline Avianca despite the Colombian capital registering a historic high of 26% unemployment.
Bogotá’s “new reality” explained as Colombia nears end of quarantine
As Colombia enters the final days of quarantine, President Duque believes economic reactivation will be powerful. Bogotá’s Claudia López explains our “new reality.”
López: “All Bogotá to end quarantine Thursday” as ICU occupancy drops to 77%
Bogotá will end quarantine ahead of schedule, announced Mayor Claudia López as ICU occupancy drops to 77% and lowest number in two months.
Bogotá’s rotating lockdown undermines its democratic identity
As cities around the world balance economic recovery with public health, Bogotá has spent almost four months in quarantine despite rising coronavirus cases.
Bogotá’s Claudia López retracts obligatory registration of contact-tracing App
Bogotá Mayor Claudia López was forced to retract on the obligatory registration of her coronavirus App amid fears of privacy infringement and cyber security.
Changes to Bogotá’s quarantine announced by Mayor Claudia López
The easing of quarantine in Bogotá is a reality as of Monday as an estimated 2.6 million return to work. Mayor Claudia López announced new measures for our “new normal.”