The Rietberg Museum in Zurich, Switzerland, will host ‘More Than Gold: Splendor and Thought of Indigenous Colombia’, featuring over 400 artifacts from the Gold Museum collection.
Authorities in Bogotá, and Colombia’s other cities, are reporting a surge in scopolamine-related crimes, urging heightened vigilance among residents and foreign travelers.
Mururito Nature Reserve in Colombia’s Eastern Plains, and gateway to the vast Orinoco, was declared a Natural Reserve of Civil Society in 2013. Mururito fosters ecotourism and conservation efforts within a stunning setting on the Manacacias River.
Colombian President Petro sparks controversy, accusing major media networks Caracol and RCN of ‘brutalizing’ society, igniting sharp rebukes from opposition leaders and industry insiders.
The Brazilian single-dose vaccine breakthrough comes with a major global increase in the dengue disease, which has already registered five million cases in 129 countries this year.
A witness who was traveling in the same VIA Rail train from Vancouver to Winnipeg claims to have identified the murderer of 20-year-old Laura Lopera. Lopera’s body was discarded inside a suitcase in Medellín.
Colombian President Petro sparks diplomatic tension with the United States over alleged antisemitic comments on the Israeli-Hamas war.
Tens of thousands of Colombians stage peaceful protests against President Gustavo Petro’s government, expressing discontent over internal security and unpopular reforms.
American citizen John Poulos has confessed to the murder of Colombian DJ Valentina Trespalacios during a sexual encounter, with chilling details revealed during his defense hearing.
Colombia grapples with a disturbing surge in human rights abuses as latest UN report reveals 98 massacres in 2023 and 6.5% increase over previous year. Surge in violence poses dire threats to communities and vulnerable populations.
Former paramilitary commander Salvatore Mancuso returns to Colombia after serving 16 years in a U.S. maximum security prison. Appointed by President Petro as a peace facilitator, Mancuso’s repatriation opens a debate on justice and post-conflict reconciliation.
Experienced Swedish sea captain, Ulf Magnus Reslow, loses life in a tragic boat incident off the Colombian coast after unauthorized departure from Santa Marta, authorities investigating potential link to financial struggles after pirate attacks.
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.
Emirates Airlines has announced a planned daily flight between Dubai to Bogotá, starting June 3, pending approval from Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority. The flight will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Colombia’s GDP stagnates at 0.6% in 2023, casting doubt on President Petro’s economic policies and raising concerns for the nation’s financial future.
Colombia has made another breakthrough in ornithology with the discovery of ‘El Dorado Antpitta’. This elusive bird species was found in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada by Fundación ProAves, marking a rare find and underscoring the region’s rich biodiversity.