Samples taken from coronavirus patients in the department of Caldas have confirmed circulation in Colombia of the highly infectious UK variant of coronavirus
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Coronavirus deaths in Colombia reaching grim milestones with third wave
The third wave of coronavirus infection in Colombia is leading a surge in new fatalities from the disease with 380 victims confirmed Thursday by the Ministry of Health.
Vuelta a Colombia cycling tour returns to Bogotá after 12-year absence
Colombia’s equivalent of Giro d’Italia and Tour de France begins Friday on the Eastern Plains and will reach Bogotá for the final stage on April 25.
Colombia’s FAC transports COVID-19 patients from Medellín in air ICUs
The Colombia Air Force has adapted military transport aircraft to airlift critically ill COVID-19 patients between the country’s second largest city Medellín and Bogotá
What next for Bogotá as COVID-19 cases surge and quarantine ends?
With 4.091 new cases of coronavirus in Bogotá on Sunday, the Colombian capital must find ways to curb a rapid increase in infections as quarantine fatigue sets in.
Bogotá enters lockdown as coronavirus claims 269 victims on Friday
The daily deaths from coronavirus continue to increase in Colombia as the third wave of infection overwhelms ICU capacity in Medellín and Barranquilla.
Colombia to invest US$1.8 Billion this year in cultural reactivation
During the Orange Economy Council, President Duque announced an unprecedented US$1.8 Billion to reactive this year the country’s cultural industries.
South America in dangerous surge of coronavirus cases and deaths
Colombia, like the rest of South America, is entering a dangerous phase with coronavirus as daily cases and deaths surge with the “third wave” of contagion.
Landmine proliferation at epicenter of Colombia Venezuela border conflict
As mine clearing continues across Colombia, the use of explosive ordnances by ELN and FARC along the Venezuelan border has exacerbated confrontation in the region.
Bogotá faces three-day quarantine as Colombia cases top 2.5 M
Bogotá’s Claudia López presented President Iván Duque with a “4/3 scheme” in which residents will balance a four-day work week with three days of strict quarantine.
Colombia tightens COVID-19 restrictions amidst surge in new cases
President Iván Duque has told Mayors and Governors to adopt tougher coronavirus measures to prevent a surge in new infections with the “third wave.”
Bogotá to vaccinate at “full speed” as third COVID peak approaches
The Colombian capital has immunized 50% of all residents aged 70 or older and will increase vaccinations as the third peak of infection approaches.
Human rights abuses in Colombia denounced in State Department’s 2020 report
Colombia’s extra-judicial killings and child recruitment are some of the abuses profiled in the most recent country report by the U.S State Department.
Colombian economy to grow 4.9% despite risks of ongoing pandemic
Colombia’s economic recovery for 2021 is close to the global average claims the World Bank despite growing income inequality and a vulnerable labor force.
Antonio Caro, the artist who immortalised “Colombia” dies age 71
Considered the founder of Colombia’s conceptual art, Antonio Caro shaped perceptions of his country through visual narratives.
Coronavirus cases surge in Medellín with start of Colombia’s third wave
The capital of Antioquia, Medellín, is the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic with daily cases surpassing those of Bogotá.