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Qatar Airways will operate the CCS and BOG flights starting July 22, 2026. Photo: Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Set to Operate to Caracas and Bogotá flights

By The City Paper Staff - May 11, 2026

Qatar Airways has affirmed its expansion in the Americas with the launch of new flight operations to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, commencing from 22 July 2026. The service represents a significant milestone for the airline, as Qatar Airways becomes the first Gulf carrier to serve Venezuela, and the first airline to operate flights from […]

U.S. issues “worldwide” security alert, reissues Level-3 advisory for Colombia.

By Richard Emblin - October 19, 2023

The U.S Department of State has issued a “worldwide” travel caution given rising tensions in the Middle East and has reissued its Level-3 advisory for Colombia given ongoing threats by illegal armed groups.

Colombia's Gustavo Petro attends the VII Summit of CELAC in Buenos Aires. Photo: Nelson Cárdenas/Presidencia.

Colombia’s Petro won’t condemn Hamas attack on Israel

By Richard Emblin - October 8, 2023

President Gustavo Petro’s lack of condemnation of the attack by Hamas against Israel is a national disgrace, and further proof that the Colombian Government is estranged from a united community of nations.