gotá is returning to its nine-day water rationing scheme as the Chingaza reservoir system remains precariously low. Mayor Galán warned that if the drought persists across central Colombia, Bogotá could face “Day Zero”.
ARTBO, Bogotá’s prestigious international art fair, celebrates its 20th anniversary from September 26 to 29 at the Ágora Convention Center. Featuring 15 international galleries and a leading cast of national galleries, the event highlights Latin American art’s growing global influence.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has condemned the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla for a violent attack that killed two soldiers and injured 27 others in Arauca, signaling a potential end to ongoing peace talks.
Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla group carried out an attack on a military base near Puerto Jordán in the department of Arauca early Tuesday, injuring at least 17 soldiers, the Army has confirmed. The attack involved the use of explosive devices launched from a dump truck.
Bogotá has solidified its position as the leading hub for startup investment in Colombia, capturing the largest portion of direct foreign capital by mid-2024, according to the latest report from Invest in Bogotá.
A Colombian court has ordered the suspension of operations at the Uchuva-2 offshore natural gas well in the Caribbean. The Uchuva-2, part of the Tayrona block, is critical for Colombia’s energy security.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has escalated his rhetoric, claiming an imminent “coup” orchestrated from within state entities as the National Electoral Council (CNE) prepares for a critical meeting to address allegations of irregular campaign financing during his 2022 presidential campaign.
Renowned Colombian neurologist Dr. Francisco Lopera Restrepo, a pioneer in early-onset Alzheimer’s research, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Medellín. His groundbreaking work on the mutación paisa advanced global understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and led to significant clinical trials aimed at preventing the devastating condition.
Bogotá is implementing stricter water consumption limits as reservoir levels drop to 47%. New regulations lower the threshold for surcharges on residential and commercial users. The city urges conservation, warning of penalties and extended rationing if consumption patterns don’t improve.
Colombia was named the deadliest country for environmental defenders with 79 killed in 2023 according to a report by the UK conservation watchdog Global Witness.
Colombia’s Ministry of Culture faces a backlash after downplaying Santa Marta’s 500th anniversary. Local leaders, including the mayor and the Academy of History of Magdalena, criticized Minister Juan David Correa for dismissing the event’s national significance.
The Colombian government of President Petro has temporarily closed Andrés Carne de Res, a famed restaurant near Bogotá, after a fire accident severely injured 28-year-old performer Laura Villamil. Labor Minister Gloria Ramírez cited safety violations and worker protections.
In a dire announcement from Colombia’s High Peace Commissioner Otty Patiño, the Gulf Clan is ready to “take control” of the departmental capital of Chocó, Quibdó.
Colombia’s foreign direct investment fell by 28% to USD 6.7 billion in the first half of 2024. The decline reflects growing economic and security challenges, including recent attacks on energy infrastructure. The data was released by the Central Bank.
A nationwide transport strike in Colombia has paralyzed key routes and stranded travelers, following the government’s sudden diesel price hike. Major disruptions hit Bogotá and four departments, with blockades and protests escalating. Transport Minister María Constanza García called for emergency talks amid rising concerns over food distribution and mobility.
A fake Colombian national basketball team, orchestrated by a student, played in a Russian tournament, suffering a 102-point loss. Russian Basketball Federation President Andrei Kirilenko is under scrutiny. The Colombian Basketball Federation vows legal action for misuse of its name and logo in the international embarrassment.