Catch the highlights of the Petronio Álvarez Festival’s top performers at Teatro Mayor this Saturday, June 1, featuring acclaimed Afro-Colombian musical talents. Tickets available now for this celebration of Pacific music
Colombia’s Armed Forces have initiated a large-scale military operation targeting FARC dissidents in the departments of Cauca and Valle del Cauca. This operation comes in response to the EMC’s attack on Morales early Monday.
The renowned cumbia musician Manuel “Toño” García, and last founding member of Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, passed away at 94 in his hometown on the Colombian coast.
Renowned designer Olga Piedrahita celebrates 35 years at the helm of Colombia’s fashion industry, marking her legacy with elegance and innovation. The Medellín-born designer will receive a lifetime recognition at the inauguration of Bogotá Fashion Week.
Colombia’s Armed Forces are engaged in combat with FARC dissidents of the EMC after Monday’s attack in Miranda, Cauca. Over 72 hours the southwest of Colombia has witnessed unprecedented violence.
During the five months of 2024, Colombia’s second-largest city, Medellín, has seen the deaths of 26 foreigners, with cases ranging from suicides, drug overdoses, medical complications, homicide, and natural causes. Two cases are being investigated, pending forensic analysis to determine the exact causes of death. On Sunday, May 19, the Metropolitan Police of the Aburrá […]
Colombia’s economy grows 0.7% in Q1 2024, the slowest in four years, amid market uncertainty under President Gustavo Petro’s administration.
Bogotá Fashion Week is a celebration of Colombian culture, creativity, and entrepreneurship. With its vibrant energy, innovative designs, and commitment to sustainability, BFW 2024 will continue to elevate urban fashion onto the global stage.
Business leaders from over 35 nations gather at the inaugural Americas Summit of the World Federation of Chambers (ICC) in Bogotá, forging partnerships and exploring opportunities for economic growth and collaboration across the region.
Former paramilitary commander of the AUC, Salvatore Mancuso, has been granted freedom by Bogotá’s High Court after serving a mere two months in La Picota prison. Mancuso was appointed as a “peace envoy” for leftist President Petro.
Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) reaffirmed amnesty for the former Dutch guerrilla combatant of FARC, Tanja Marie Nijmeijer, marking a milestone in her legal status and reintegration process with the post-conflict.
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro cuts seven-decade ties with Israel, signaling end to close military, trade and cultural partnership. Hamas praises Petro’s decision as a “victory”.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called on the indigenous Minga to mobilize for the May Day rally in Bogotá, aiming to counterbalance the huge anti-government protests on April 26.
Eurocine’s 30th edition, featuring Sweden as Guest Nation, promises a captivating showcase of European cinema across nine Colombian cities from May 9 to May 19.
U.S. State Department expresses “credible” concerns over irregular financing of Colombian President Petro’s 2022 campaign, highlighting human rights abuses and corruption in its 2023 report.
Massive nationwide protests in Colombia, with over one million marching against Petro, marred by President’s dismissive social media posts.