U.S. President Joe Biden has extended the national emergency related to Colombian drug trafficking, citing ongoing threats to national security and stability.
Gustavo Petro’s polarizing rhetoric and failure to condemn the October 7 terror attack by Hamas against Israel, should make Israeli tourists reconsider Colombia as a preferred travel destination.
The disturbing rhetoric on social media of Colombia’s Gustavo Petro against Israel and his refusal to condemn the horrific attacks by Hamas has alarming implications for his country’s standing on the world stage and among close allies.
President Gustavo Petro’s lack of condemnation of the attack by Hamas against Israel is a national disgrace, and further proof that the Colombian Government is estranged from a united community of nations.
Celebrating a century of cultural heritage, Banco de la República honors its legacy with a philatelic collection, showcasing Colombia’s patrimony in stamps.
The exhibition Sembrar La Duda opens during a year in which Banco de la República celebrates its centenary and puts indigenous cultural production within the context of Colombian art history.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Colombian Army offer historic apology for “False Positives” killings and acknowledges state responsibility in murders of youngsters.
From Opera to circus, contemporary dance to Early Music, Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor has unveiled a 2024 season of creative excellence, artistic diversity and captivating performances.
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro has lashed out at the investigation by the Attorney General’s Office relating to illicit campaign financing and has challenged the legality of the testimonies from his son Nicolás Petro.
Chinese President Xi Jingping has told Colombian President Gustavo Petro that discussions concerning the future of the Bogotá Metro will not feature on the agenda during the upcoming visit to Beijing scheduled for October 25.
Colombia’s central bank, Banco de la República, is celebrating its centenary with an extensive cultural agenda and benefactor of many of the nation’s most prestigious cultural landmarks, museums and public libraries.
Bogotá has a new speakeasy and bar dedicated to artisanal, vintage and ancestral liquors, many crafted from sugarcane and the rich tapestry of the county’s liquid heritage.
Some 20,000 members of Colombia’s indigenous peoples, as well as pro-Petro supporters will accompany the government’s “March for Life” on Wednesday.
Colombian artist Fernando Botero’s state funeral culminated with a mass inside Bogotá’s Primary Cathedral, and one in which archbishop Rueda highlighted the importance of beauty in daily life.
A giant canvas depicting some of Fernando Botero’s most famous works covers the façade of the Colombian Congress in Bogotá. The artist will receive the honor of a state funeral on Monday at the Primary Cathedral.
In a poignant homecoming, the body of Fernando Botero returned to Colombia on Thursday and will lie in state at the Capitol until Sunday, September 24.