A giant sea elephant that traveled from the Antarctic waters to the Colombian Pacific, was poached by hunters and killed by firearms, confirmed authorities.
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US cuts visa wait times down to 2 months for Colombians
The US Embassy in Bogotá announced that visa processing times for Colombians wanting to visit the US have been reduced from two years to two months.
WebCongress in Colombia: Interview with CEO Ouali Benmeziane
Ouali Benzemaine is the CEO of WebCongress, a global education platform that brings together experts from the technology sector, business leaders and entrepreneurs. Their 2022 Congress will be held in Bogotá.
Petro to present “decalogue of proposals” at COP27 in Egypt
Colombia’s Petro has pledged to present a “decalogue of proposals” to help combat climate change at the start of the UN’s COP27 in Egypt.
A beginner’s guide to hiking in El Cocuy
Between páramos and glaciers thousands of meters above sea level, El Cocuy is a truly otherworldly experience.
Petro’s visit to Maduro sets stage for talks with ELN
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro is heading to Caracas to meet his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro. The short visit will address the start of peace talks with ELN.
Petro to declare “national disaster” with severe weather
President Petro will declare Colombia a “national disaster” given extreme weather and measure that gives the government additional resources to help populations facing the climate crisis.
Anti-government protests planned across Colombia for Saturday
Bogotá will be the epicenter on Saturday of protests against the government of President Gustavo Petro. Mobility gridlock will affect Colombia’s major cities.
Colombia’s Blackhawk “Macaws” headed to protect Amazon
Twelve high-tech, tactical gunships make us the new “fleet of macaws” that will patrol Colombia’s Amazon and used to protect this biosphere against environmental crimes.
The Almojábana’s journey from Caliphate to Colombia
One of Colombia’s most favorite sweet breads, enjoyed any time of day, is the almojábana, and food that can trace its history to the moorish kitchen.
Colombia debates eliminating obligatory military service
In what would be a historic ruling by lawmakers, Colombia could scrap obligatory military service to be replaced by social peace-keeping work in rural areas for young men.
Colombia in “perfect storm” affirms JP Morgan
Colombia’s currency woes don’t seem to be easing despite reassuring words from Finance Minister José Antonio Ocampo to calm markets.
Petro’s claim US “ruins world economies” gets response
Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s affirmation that the “US ruins world economies” was met with a swift rebuttle from the US government officials.
Colombian peso surpasses $4,800 to US dollar
The Colombian peso continues to devaluate at a historic rate, setting off the alarm bells among investors that the economy is in peril of entering recession.
UK ends tourism visa requirements for Colombians
The United Kingdom will eliminate tourist visa requirements for Colombians as from November 9, 2022. The decision marks a diplomatic victory for President Gustavo Petro.
IMF cuts Colombia’s GDP forecast for 2023
Colombia faces a major downturn in 2023 with GDP growth noted the International Monetary Fund, and deceleration to 2.2% from this year’s 7.6%.