With 4.091 new cases of coronavirus in Bogotá on Sunday, the Colombian capital must find ways to curb a rapid increase in infections as quarantine fatigue sets in.
The daily deaths from coronavirus continue to increase in Colombia as the third wave of infection overwhelms ICU capacity in Medellín and Barranquilla.
During the Orange Economy Council, President Duque announced an unprecedented US$1.8 Billion to reactive this year the country’s cultural industries.
Bogotá’s Claudia López presented President Iván Duque with a “4/3 scheme” in which residents will balance a four-day work week with three days of strict quarantine.
President Iván Duque has told Mayors and Governors to adopt tougher coronavirus measures to prevent a surge in new infections with the “third wave.”
The Colombian capital has immunized 50% of all residents aged 70 or older and will increase vaccinations as the third peak of infection approaches.
Colombia’s extra-judicial killings and child recruitment are some of the abuses profiled in the most recent country report by the U.S State Department.
Colombia’s economic recovery for 2021 is close to the global average claims the World Bank despite growing income inequality and a vulnerable labor force.
Considered the founder of Colombia’s conceptual art, Antonio Caro shaped perceptions of his country through visual narratives.
The capital of Antioquia, Medellín, is the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic with daily cases surpassing those of Bogotá.
March has recorded the highest rainfall on record for Colombia with mudslides affecting the departments of Antioquia and Valle del Cauca.
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.
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.
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.
The death of officer Edwin Caro while attempting to stop a Bogotá bank robbery has unleashed strong anti-Venezuelan sentiment.
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.