Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo remains hospitalized with viral pneumonia due to COVID-19 and on respiratory support claims the government in an official statement.
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For Colombia, one hundred hippos is one too many
Controversy is raging over how to curb the exponential growth in Colombia’s exotic hippo population that began with four creatures imported by Pablo Escobar.
Snowfall in Boyacá blankets glaciers of El Cocuy National Park
Humid air currents sweeping across the Amazon are dumping snow across the highlands of Boyacá and glaciers of the region’s largest national park PNN El Cocuy.
Curfews for Bogotá and lockdown next weekend announces Mayor López
The Colombian capital will be placed under night curfews as of Tuesday and strict lockdown for the final weekend of January announced Mayor Claudia López.
Colombia’s Minister of Defense Carlos Holmes in intensive care with coronavirus
The Colombian government confirmed Monday that Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo is in intensive care with coronavirus at Bogotá’s Military Hospital.
Coronavirus variant attributed to Bogotá case surge affirms López
A dramatic surge in new coronavirus infection across Bogotá has placed the city’s hospital system in Red Alert. Quarantines and curfews in effect starting Thursday, January 7.
New lockdowns begin for Bogotá as coronavirus cases surge
Three Bogotá localities have returned to strict lockdowns as cases in the capital surge and ICU occupancy reached 85%.
Four Colombian restaurants ranked among Latin America’s 50 Best
The Latin America category of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants includes four Colombian restaurants and five community-based venues.
Colombia fails the grade with English language learning and proficiency
The 2020 EF Language Index has placed Colombia among the worst performing nations in South America with English Proficiency and trend that has continued for several years.
Hurricane Iota leaves widespread destruction across Providencia island
Hurricane Iota slammed into Providencia Island on Monday leaving widespread destruction to homes, roads and tourism infrastructure.
Colombia in World Tourism Awards as Beach, Food and LGBT destination
Colombia was recognized at the 2020 World Tourism Awards as the best South American destination for a beach, food and LGBT vacation, among others.
“Timochenko” takes responsibility for assassination attempts against Vargas Lleras
FARC’s former top commander “Timochenko” has accepted the group’s responsibility in two attacks against Liberal politician Vargas Lleras.
Colombia retracts recommendation to bar citizens from seven nations
Colombia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has retracted a recommendation to bar foreigners from seven nations from entering the country for “non-essential” travel.
Duque urged to replace Washington Ambassador after claims of Trump support
Former President Juan Manuel Santos claims the current Ambassador to Washington backed Trump’s reelection and should be removed from his post.
Bogotá’s Claudia López calls U.S election before final vote count
Bogotá’s Claudia López appeared in a rush on Friday to proclaim Joe Biden as the next U.S President despite restraint from the two candidates and news outlets.
Colombia lifts PCR testing requisite for travelers heading to the country
Colombia has lifted the PCR testing requirement for travelers heading the country, despite a recent increase in new cases of coronavirus infection.