After a tumultuous week in Colombian politics, President Gustavo Petro will push his reforms on the “street” with a May 1 address from the presidential balcony.
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Guaidó “expelled” from Colombia on day of Venezuela talks
The Colombian government of President Petro has denied allegations that the Venezuelan pro-democracy leader Juan Guaidó was “expelled” from the country on day talks are taking place on Venezuela in Bogotá.
Colombia’s Petro meets Biden with Venezuela agenda
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro will meet U.S President Joe Biden Thursday at the White House and first official meeting for both heads of state. The talks will focus on regional issues including lifting sanctions on the Maduro government.
Colombia’s FARC dissident who “died” but now wants Total Peace
Despite intelligence reports that claimed “Iván Mordisco” had been killed during an ambush with the Colombian Army, the FARC dissident commander appeared Sunday to outline the political objectives of his criminal organization.
Enjoy six Bogotá art circuits with ARTBO Fin de Semana 2023
ARTBO Fin de Semana – April 21 to 23 – is the mid-year showcase of the International Art Fair of Bogotá (ARTBO), and for this seventh edition, six art circuits transform Bogotá into a walkable gallery,
Swiss’ Edelweiss Air adds two Colombia destinations
The Zurich-based leisure airline Edelweiss Air will start flying to Bogotá and Cartagena as from November 22, 2023.
Seismic activity of Colombia’s Nevado del Ruíz intensifying warns SGC
An eruption of the Nevado del Ruíz would affect four departments in Colombia, including Cundinamarca. At least 22 communities in Caldas and Tolima are in a high-risk zone.
Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBo) hosts Mexico as Guest Nation
Edition 35 of FILBo will also pay tribute to Gabriel García Márquez, the Colombian Nobel Laureate who lived in Mexico until his death in 2014. García Márquez is the most translated Latin American author, and second in the Spanish language to Cervantes.
Opinión: Regreso al pasado
Incomprensibles resultan los continuos llamados del Presidente Petro a “salir a las calles y plazas”, a que acudan “ríos de gente”, máxime cuando día a día la alteración del orden público es mayor.
Unforgettable concerts of the VI International Classical Music Festival of Bogotá
If you’re not leaving town for the Easter holidays, then enjoy the impressive concert program of VI International Classical Music Festival of Bogotá, with over 40 concerts dedicated La Belle Époque.
Colombia’s Nevado del Ruíz remains on orange alert for eruption
The Nevado del Ruíz in central Colombia remains on orange alert after the Colombian Geological Service released an “extraordinary bulletin” regarding seismic activity in the interior of the volcano.
The Children of the Nevado del Ruíz volcano
For the young residents of PNN Parque Nacional Los Nevados, life is a contrast between stark realities and imposing beauty of the Nevado del Ruíz volcano.
Opinión: “Utopía, mesa de negociación con el ELN”
La masacre de nuestros soldados ha tenido un gran repudio de la sociedad civil. La campaña que inició la FM hoy es nacional y todos los colombianos de bien nos estamos sumando a ella.
Colombia in “aviation emergency” after collapse of low-cost airlines
The collapse this week of low-cost Ultra Air, and grounding of VIVA on February 27 has plunged Colombia’s aviation sector in turmoil. President Petro has ordered the Air Force to move stranded passengers.
Colombia could end bullfighting as Congress debates total ban
Animal rights activists and movements are pressuring Congressional lawmakers for a total ban on bullfighting and “cultural events” involving cruelty to animals, including the coastal spectacle: corralejas.
Colombia’s Petro recalls peace negotiators after ELN kills nine soldiers
President Petro has recalled the government’s peace negotiators after the ELN guerrilla attacked a military platoon in Norte de Santander killing nine soldiers and injuring nine others.