The capital of Antioquia, Medellín, is the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic with daily cases surpassing those of Bogotá.
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Heavy rains in Colombia highest on record for March
March has recorded the highest rainfall on record for Colombia with mudslides affecting the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro hospitalized in Italy with COVID-19
The left-wing politician Gustavo Petro remains hospitalized in Florence, Italy, with coronavirus confirmed the family in a statement. Petro is a front-runner for the 2022 presidential election.
Ex-FARC and AUC leaders meet to “respond to victims” of Colombia’s atrocities
During a video conference ex-FARC’s Rodrigo Londoño and former AUC warlord Salvatore Mancuso opened a honest discussion to respond to the victims of war atrocities.
Colombia nears 1 M vaccines for healthcare workers and elderly
In a move to complete vaccination in Bogotá of all seniors age 80 or older, the Ministry of Health has announced new measures at health centers.
Murder of Bogotá policeman unleashes anti-Venezuelan sentiments
The death of officer Edwin Caro while attempting to stop a Bogotá bank robbery has unleashed strong anti-Venezuelan sentiment.
Bogotá to adopt Vatican protocols during Easter Week
In order to avoid a spike in coronavirus after the experience of Christmas, Mayor López has banned in-temple services and processions during Holy Week.
Promoting Ibagué as a cultural capital worthy of UNESCO’s Creative Cities title
Ibagué’s Secretary of Culture, Greis Cifuentes, wants her city to be more than a pit-stop for enjoying lechona and tamales. Colombia’s music capital should be listed by UNESCO
Bogotá completes full week with fewer than 1,000 daily COVID cases
Coronavirus contagion is decelerating faster than predicted claims the Ministry of Health as Bogotá also completes first full week with less than 1,000 daily cases.
Colombia reaches first year of COVID pandemic with vaccines in remote regions
One year into the pandemic Colombia has reported 2.27 million cases of the virus and more than 60,000 deaths.
Colombia receives first COVAX shipment in the Americas
Colombia became the first nation in the Americas to receive an initial shipment of 117.000 coronavirus vaccines through the WHO’s COVAX program.
Colombia tourism on course for fast recovery claim experts
Despite huge losses incurred by the Colombian travel sector with the coronavirus pandemic, industry leaders expect a faster than expected recovery for 2021.
Bogotá cultural venues reopen a year after COVID outbreak
Bogotá’s cultural venues will reopen to the public this weekend a year after the first case of COVID was confirmed in the Colombian capital.
Colombia begins vaccinating its over 80 population
Colombia’s National Vaccine Program has begun inoculating the over 80 population with the arrival of the second shipment of 50,310 doses from Pfizer.
Ex-FARC hostage and radio host Herbin Hoyos dies from COVID-19
Every night Herbin Hoyos sent messages from loved ones to the kidnapped across the airwaves. The host of “Voices of the Kidnapped” died, age 58, from coronavirus.
Colombia’s Duque receives death threats from FARC dissident Santrich
In a direct threat against Colombian President Iván Duque, ex-FARC dissident commander Santrich appeared in a video taken in the Venezuelan state of Zulia.