Despite the lowering of COVID-19 active cases to levels pre-Omicron, the national government has extended the Health Emergency to April 30.
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Reactions from Colombia on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The majority of Colombia’s former Presidents and 2022 presidential hopefuls have denounced Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and full-scale invasion on Thursday.
ANATO: Duque asks travel sector to “defend democracy”
During his last visit to the ANATO travel and tourism fair as President of Colombia, Iván Duque called on the sector to defend economic growth and democracy.
Colombia to protect 68 native languages over 10 years
Colombia’s MinCultura will protect 68 native languages over 10 years to expand cultural dialogue and linguistic diversity.
Ultra Air inaugurates first Colombia flight
The latest addition to Colombia’s low-cost air travel segment is Ultra Air that began operations in the country with an inaugural flight between Medellín and Bogotá.
Colombia to require face masks for “important time”
A countries embrace post-COVID-19 by eliminating face mask mandates, Colombia will continue to enforce the measure given the possibility of new variants.
FICCI presents selection of 61 Cartagena Film Festival
After a year in which the Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI) faced COVID-era restrictions, the 61 edition returns as an in-person event with new categories.
Colombia’s GDP growth in 2021 highest on record
Colombia’s GDP in 2021 registered record growth despite third wave in COVID-19 cases, social protests and supply chain disruptions.
Colombia and EU sign Climate Action declaration
President Iván Duque’s official trip to Europe included the signing of a joint-pact with the EU on climate action and environmental conservation.
Colombia nears herd immunity a year after vaccine roll-out
Colombians are increasingly completing their COVID-19 inoculation schemes, with 64% of the nation’s population fully vaccinated.
US warns of “risks by external actors” ahead of Colombia elections
The U.S is monitoring “external risks” and foreign manipulation of Colombia’s electoral process, ahead of the May 29 vote.
All Colombia Encanto takes three Oscar nominations
Disney’s animated “Encanto” has earned three Academy Award nominations for best animated feature, best original score and best song.
Mudslide kills 15 in Colombia’s coffee region
The department of Risaralda in Colombia’s coffee-growing region endured its worst tragedy in more than a decade after a mudslide destroyed La Esneda neighborhood.
Colombia buys 10.8 M doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S pharmaceutical Moderna has signed a supply agreement with Colombia for 10.8 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Manuel Hernández “returns” to Galería El Museo
El Museo Gallery in Bogotá is hosting an exhibition on the works of Colombia’s pioneering abstract painter Manuel Hernández.
Colombia to meet global demand for St.Valentine’s Day flowers
Colombia is expecting bumper crop exports of its fresh cut flowers ahead of St.Valentine’s Day. Air cargo companies adding extra flights to meet global demand.