The influence of Russia as a regional player in Latin America goes beyond its military support of Venezuela to influencing the social media narrative of Colombia’s politics.
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Colombia extends COVID-19 Health Emergency to April 30.
Despite the lowering of COVID-19 active cases to levels pre-Omicron, the national government has extended the Health Emergency to April 30.
Reactions from Colombia on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
The majority of Colombia’s former Presidents and 2022 presidential hopefuls have denounced Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and full-scale invasion on Thursday.
Bogotá lifts face mask mandate for outdoors
After almost two years since Bogotá residents were mandated to wear face masks outdoors, Mayor López has lifted the health measure.
ANATO: Duque asks travel sector to “defend democracy”
During his last visit to the ANATO travel and tourism fair as President of Colombia, Iván Duque called on the sector to defend economic growth and democracy.
Bogotá’s Claudia López faces deep disapproval ratings
Bogotá residents are increasingly pessimistic with the Colombia capital, from rising crime to deteriorated infrastructure.
Colombia to require face masks for “important time”
A countries embrace post-COVID-19 by eliminating face mask mandates, Colombia will continue to enforce the measure given the possibility of new variants.
Colombia’s GDP growth in 2021 highest on record
Colombia’s GDP in 2021 registered record growth despite third wave in COVID-19 cases, social protests and supply chain disruptions.
Colombia and EU sign Climate Action declaration
President Iván Duque’s official trip to Europe included the signing of a joint-pact with the EU on climate action and environmental conservation.
Colombia nears herd immunity a year after vaccine roll-out
Colombians are increasingly completing their COVID-19 inoculation schemes, with 64% of the nation’s population fully vaccinated.
US warns of “risks by external actors” ahead of Colombia elections
The U.S is monitoring “external risks” and foreign manipulation of Colombia’s electoral process, ahead of the May 29 vote.
As Europe lifts COVID rules, Omicron cases down in South America
As European nations scramble to ease COVID restrictions, cases of the Omicron variant are decelerating across South America. Vaccination key ending pandemic warns PAHO.
Mudslide kills 15 in Colombia’s coffee region
The department of Risaralda in Colombia’s coffee-growing region endured its worst tragedy in more than a decade after a mudslide destroyed La Esneda neighborhood.
Colombia buys 10.8 M doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S pharmaceutical Moderna has signed a supply agreement with Colombia for 10.8 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Colombia to meet global demand for St.Valentine’s Day flowers
Colombia is expecting bumper crop exports of its fresh cut flowers ahead of St.Valentine’s Day. Air cargo companies adding extra flights to meet global demand.
Yellow alert declared for Bogotá as Amazon fires grow
Wild fires burning across northern South America have placed Bogotá under yellow alert for bad air quality.