Colombia’s COVID-19 vaccination plan now includes all adults age 20 or over as per day infections and deaths continue to decelerate.
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Colombia’s FARC recruited at least 18,667 child soldiers claims JEP
The parallel justice system established with the 2016 Havana peace accords claims FARC recruited more than 18,600 minors into their rank and file during two decades of conflict.
Colombia’s COVID-19 cases and deaths reach five month lows
Coronavirus cases and single day mortality rates have reached five months lows in Colombia. China’s Sinovac studying vaccine production plant near Colombian capital.
Colombia commemorates 202 years of famous Independence battle
Colombia marked 202 years of the Batalla de Boyacá on Saturday and stunning visual display of the country’s military transformation since the last independence battle.
Colombia nears 30M doses as COVID deaths drop to four month low
Colombia’s Covid-19 cases and deaths continue drop as the country nears 30 million doses administered among adults 25 years or over.
Former warlords ask forgiveness along Colombia’s elusive road to peace
FARC’s Rodrigo Londoño and AUC’s Salvatore Mancuso met virtually on Wednesday to discuss their roles and responsibilities to the victims of Colombia’s internal conflict.
Colombia breaks daily COVID-19 vaccine target, 50% of Bogotanos jabbed
Colombia’s vaccine roll-out has surpassed targets set when the national campaign was launched in February. Over 50% of Bogotá’s adult residents have received a COVID-19 shot.
Colombia variant detected in US comes as new cases decrease at home
A Colombian variant is behind an increase in new Florida cases given the state’s close connectivity with South America. WHO claims B.1.621 requires “further monitoring.”
Colombia’s coca growing areas reduce third year in a row, claims UNODC report
The total area of Colombia’s coca harvest continues to decrease claims most recent UNODC report, yet more pure cocaine is being produced per hectare.
Colombia deports German who joined “first line” vandals during protests
Many foreigners in Colombia think they are above the law given the country’s reputation of lawlessness. Want to bring down a government? Do it at home.
Majestic Betty Garcés returns to the stage of Bogotá’s Teatro Mayor
With theatres recently authorized to reopen, Bogotá audiences have the opportunity to hear Colombia’s grand dame of opera, Betty Garcés, in a performance directed by Alejandro Roca.
Colombia approves dry medicinal cannabis exports with new legislation
The Clever Leaves plantation was the venue for a government decree that authorizes exports and sales of dry medicinal cannabis to global health entities.
Colombia reaches COVID immunity among 20% of population, U.S donates 3.5M vaccines
Despite confirmation that the Delta variant is circulating in Colombia, the country’s vaccine roll-out has immunized 20% of the population. U.S donates 3.5 million Moderna vaccines.
Colombia lifts vaccine restrictions as third wave COVID-19 cases decline
Colombia’s Ministry of Health will lift all age requirements for COVID-19 vaccines to reach herd immunity by the end of 2021.
Bogotá on maximum alert ahead of Independence Day protests
Vandals once again threaten to cause major disruption and damage to Bogotá’s transportation infrastructure during the Independence Day celebrations.
Colombia’s COVID-19 decelerating after lull in social protests.
The third wave of COVID-19 infections has begun to decelerate in Colombia after months of social prtoests and complete economic openinh of Bogotá.