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COP16 presents biodiversity agenda that connects “Colombia with the world”

By The City Paper Staff - July 24, 2024

Colombia’s COP16 summit will feature the largest Green Zone in history, with over 1,152 academic events and 280 cultural activities aimed at promoting global biodiversity protection. The summit will run in Cali from October 21 to November 1, with participation from 145 international delegations.

Security ramped up in Cali as COP16 agenda to be released

By The City Paper Staff - July 22, 2024

olombia is intensifying security measures ahead of the UN Biodiversity Summit COP16 in Cali, following threats from FARC dissidents, with the summit’s delayed agenda to be unveiled on July 23.

President Gustavo Petro in San Andrés on the day of the kidnapping of 79 Colombian policemen. Photo: Presidencia

U.S. Investment Climate Report highlights challenges to Colombia’s Economy

By The City Paper Staff - July 18, 2024

The U.S. Department of State’s 2024 Investment Climate report highlights rising uncertainty for investors in Colombia under President Gustavo Petro, with economic growth slowing to 0.6% in 2023 due to decreased investment and high-interest rates.

Ex-UNGRD chief claims Petro Government asked to funnel contracts to ELN

By The City Paper Staff - July 17, 2024

Former UNGRD chief Olmedo López claims Colombian officials pressured him to award contracts to the ELN guerrilla group to maintain peace talks, sparking a major corruption scandal. The Supreme Court has opened an investigation into the allegations, which implicate high-ranking members of the Petro government.

The Final Duel: Messi versus Colombia in Copa América 2024

By Taylor Lennox - July 12, 2024

Lionel Messi’s Argentina will face Colombia in the highly anticipated 2024 Copa América USA final at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on July 14. The match, kicking off at 8:00 PM (ET), promises a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.

Colombia in Copa América Final with Argentina after 1-0 Uruguay defeat

By Taylor Lennox - July 11, 2024

Colombia’s national team, Selección Colombia, secures a thrilling victory against Uruguay in the semi-final match of Copa América, setting up a highly anticipated final clash with Argentina on Sunday, in Miami.

Colombia records lowest deforestation rate this century

By The City Paper Staff - July 9, 2024

Colombia achieves record low deforestation rate in 2023 confirmed Environment Minister Susana Muhamad. The 36% drop in deforestation, marks the lowest rate ever recorded, and attributed to peace efforts and strengthened conservation agreements.

Colombia’s ELN has recruited over 100 child combatants in 2024

By The City Paper Staff - July 8, 2024

Colombia’s ELN guerrilla has recruited over 100 child soldiers in 2024, violating human rights and international law. Recent rescues reveal the ongoing crisis amid peace talks.

Chopin National Piano Competition comes to Colombia with Maestro Bogányi

By The City Paper Staff - July 7, 2024

Hungarian pianist Gergely Bogányi to open Colombia’s Federico Chopin National Piano Competition, with the winner heading to the prestigious event in Warsaw, Poland, in 2025.

Colombia’s tall-ship ARC Gloria on the River Thames in London

By The City Paper Staff - July 6, 2024

Colombia’s tall-ship ARC Gloria majestically sailed through London’s Tower Bridge on the same day both Colombia and England reached the semi-finals of their respective football tournaments.

Cartagena is more than a resort town. It's an important business center in the Caribbean.

Colombia sees tourism growth and wins prestigious World Travel Awards

By The City Paper Staff - July 4, 2024

Colombia’s tourism soars with record-breaking visitor numbers in 2024, and bolstered by prestigious World Travel Awards recognizing cities like Cartagena, Medellín, Cali and Bogotá.

Bogotá in major crime crackdown against Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua

By The City Paper Staff - July 2, 2024

Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán leads major crackdown on crime, targeting criminal gangs, Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, and illegal activities as part of the city-wide operation Bogotá Camina Segura.

Bogotá implements revised water rationing measures as reservoirs recover

By The City Paper Staff - June 27, 2024

Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán announced new water rationing measures starting in July, aimed at mitigating the ongoing water crisis in the Colombian capital as reservoirs gradually recover.

Colombia’s JEP calls for investigation into alleged illegal surveillance of Magistrates

By The City Paper Staff - June 25, 2024

Colombia’s JEP urges Attorney General Luz Adriana Camargo to probe alleged illegal surveillance of magistrates by the National Intelligence Directorate as phone-tapping scandal widens.

Medellín leads Colombian cities with Venezuelan migrant population

By The City Paper Staff - June 21, 2024

Colombia’s second-largest city – Medellín – now hosts over 240,000 Venezuelan migrants, making up 10% of its population, amid concerns over rising xenophobia and declining tourism and hotel occupancy.

Colombia’s Petro honors Carlos Pizarro’s Hat as cultural heritage

By The City Paper Staff - June 18, 2024

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro designates Carlos Pizarro’s iconic beige straw hat as Cultural Heritage in a solemn ceremony at Bogotá’s Casa de Nariño.