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Colombia’s 2021 National Strike violence was coordinated with illegal armed groups

By The City Paper Staff - May 4, 2026

A landmark ruling by the Superior Tribunal of Bogotá has delivered one of the strongest judicial rebukes yet of the narrative surrounding Colombia’s 2021 National Strike, concluding that some of the most destructive episodes of violence during the protests were not spontaneous acts of social unrest but part of a coordinated criminal strategy involving illegal […]

Influenza A outbreak puts Bogotá Military Academy under strict quarantine

By The City Paper Staff - February 6, 2024

An Influenza A outbreak at the Military School of Cadets José María Cordova in Bogotá has resulted in a strict quarantine of the institution, and fears that the outbreak could spread among city residents. Cadet Cristopher Blanco died from exposure to the virus.

Colombia: Historic rulings on Nicaragua claims and 21N protests

By Richard Emblin - July 14, 2023

Two rulings on Colombia, one with the ICJ’s defense of the nation’s maritime borders, the other on FARC dissidents orchestrating the 21N violence have been welcomed as historic legal decisions.

Respiratory illnesses and COVID-19 cases rise across Colombia

By Richard Emblin - November 30, 2022

Heavy rainfall and colder than usual temperatures across Colombia presents a worrisome public health situation ahead of December’s holiday season.

Bogotá, how did we do in 2021?

By The City Paper Staff - July 29, 2022

The most recent report by Bogotá Como Vamos reveals a worrisome panorama of insecurity and income inequality as the city began in 2021 economic reactivation.

Duque ends Colombia’s COVID-19 Health Emergency

By Richard Emblin - June 22, 2022

President Iván Duque has ended the country’s COVID-19 Health Emergency leaving pandemic management in the hands of the incoming administration of Gustavo Petro.

Colombia to lift indoor face mask mandate within weeks

By Richard Emblin - April 24, 2022

As per-day cases of coronavirus and deaths remain at record lows, the restriction of wearing of face masks indoors will be lifted within weeks, stated Minister Ruíz.

Colombia at 95% immunity from COVID-19 affirms Minister Ruíz

By The City Paper Staff - April 8, 2022

Health Minister Fernando Ruíz announced that 95% of Colombians have achieved high levels of COVID-19 immunity based on vaccine coverage and recoveries from the disease.

Colombia’s active COVID-19 cases at 5,000 and falling

By The City Paper Staff - March 23, 2022

Tuesday marked a low in new cases of coronavirus with 294 cases and number not witnessed since the outbreak of the pandemic two years ago. Active cases are also decelerating.

COVID-19 in Colombia, two years and counting

By The City Paper Staff - March 7, 2022

Two years since the first cases of COVID-19 was detected in Colombia, the country has registered more than 6 million cases and 139,000 deaths.

Colombia extends COVID-19 Health Emergency to April 30.

By The City Paper Staff - February 25, 2022

Despite the lowering of COVID-19 active cases to levels pre-Omicron, the national government has extended the Health Emergency to April 30.

Bogotá lifts face mask mandate for outdoors

By The City Paper Staff - February 24, 2022

After almost two years since Bogotá residents were mandated to wear face masks outdoors, Mayor López has lifted the health measure.

Colombia to require face masks for “important time”

By The City Paper Staff - February 17, 2022

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 nears herd immunity a year after vaccine roll-out

By The City Paper Staff - February 14, 2022

Colombians are increasingly completing their COVID-19 inoculation schemes, with 64% of the nation’s population fully vaccinated.

As Europe lifts COVID rules, Omicron cases down in South America

By Richard Emblin - February 10, 2022

As European nations scramble to ease COVID restrictions, cases of the Omicron variant are decelerating across South America. Vaccination key ending pandemic warns PAHO.

Colombia buys 10.8 M doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

By The City Paper Staff - February 8, 2022

The U.S pharmaceutical Moderna has signed a supply agreement with Colombia for 10.8 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.