As part of the National Health Emergency the border with Venezuela has been closed. On Saturday, coronavirus cases in Colombia totaled 22.
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Two more cases of coronavirus confirmed in Colombia
Colombia’s Ministry of Health confirmed Monday two additional cases of COVID-19 in the country. The cases involve nationals who recently visited Spain.
Colombia’s Ministry of Health confirms first case of coronavirus in country
The first case of novel coronavirus in Colombia has been confirmed by the Ministry of Health. The patient is a 19-year old national who was studying in Milan, Italy.
Colombia saw record tourism in 2019 with 4.5 million visitors, the aim is 6 million
With 2019 marking a record year for the Colombian tourism sector, President Iván Duque announced a benchmark of 6 million visitors for this year.
Colombia raises coronavirus alert from low to moderate given “migration flow” with Europe
With the spike in new coronavirus cases affecting Italy and warning by WHO of a “potential pandemic,” Colombia has raised the level of alert from low to moderate.
Colombia en route to Wuhan to repatriate 14 nationals and 3 foreigners
The Colombian Air Force is heading to Wuhan to repatriate 14 nationals and 3 foreigners from the quarantined Chinese city.
Uber back in Colombia, new 5-option rental App launched
Three weeks after announcing its departure from the Colombian market, Uber has relaunched in the country with a new business model.
Bogotá: Mobility at the mercy of a political push and shove
Mayor Claudia Lo?pez has put Bogota?’s mobility overhaul at the top of the district’s agenda during her first month in office, including expansion of TransMilenio.
Colombia hedged, but not immune against advance of coronavirus
Colombian authorities are enacting tough measures to protect public health as the coronavirus continues to spread worldwide.
Editorial: President Duque and Bogotá’s Claudia López share common ground
Despite marked differences in leadership, President Duque and Bogotá’s Claudia López share common ground on security and transport infrastructure for the capital.
Venezuela’s Guaidó joins Duque and Pompeo at Bogotá anti-terrorism conference
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó turned-up in Bogotá to attend the III Hemispheric Conference for the Fight against Terrorism, defying a travel ban by Maduro.
A year after Bogotá bombing, Attorney General’s Office to charge ELN commanders
The commanders of the National Liberation Army (ELN) will be charged by the Attorney General’s Office for the bombing of Bogotá’s Police Academy last year.
FARC’s Timochenko thanks Colombia’s Police and Army for saving his life
FARC’s political leader and former top commander “Timochenko” thanked Colombian security forces for thwarting an assassination attempt during the weekend.
Tragedy among Colombia’s Nasa: A photo essay by Malcolm Linton
In southwest Colombia, illegal armed groups have killed community leaders of the Nasa indigenous community as they seize control of lucrative drug routes.
President Duque authorizes curfew for Bogotá starting 9:00 pm
In a move to restore law and order to the Colombian capital after days of unrest and vandalism, President Iván Duque and Mayor Enrique Peñalosa order a curfew starting 9:00 pm
Colombia faces nationwide strike Nov.21, why are students protesting?
Students are marching across Colombia in protest over institutional corruption and their right to peaceful protest. Incidents of violence are changing the debate.