Despite a new Police Code and more vehicular controls on major roads, driving in Colombia’s big cities can be a real challenge with the proliferation of motorbikes.
The New Code of Police and Coexistence replaces a 1970 version and grants special powers to law enforcement to promote “peaceful co-existence.”
According to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Institute, Colombia reduced its military expenditures by nearly USD$2 billion in 2015.
New evidence by forensic investigators suggest the Colombian family of four in Sydney, Australia, died by a “well-planned” gas poisoning.
Drones are increasingly being used for humanitarian purposes around the world, including providing safe voyage for thousands of people who have made the perilous journey to a better life in the West.
A study released by the subsecretary of Security reveals that muggings and armed robberies are down during the first 8 months of mayor Peñalosa’s term.
After 40 years, a new Police Code is about to take effect which aims to enforce citizens’ rights and clamp down on illegality with hefty fines.
After more than 60 people were tied up and robbed in and around Bogotá on Sunday, The City Paper looks at security trends in the city.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and Bogotá Mayor Enrique Peñalosa worked together this week on a new Pact for Bogotá Security.
Acid attacks in Colombia have been on the rise in recent years, but a new law increases penalties for offenders and provides better protection for victims.
Despite improved security in Colombia for travelers, many kidnappings are the still result of underestimating risks in rural areas.
App developers are increasingly coming up with innovate ways to help Bogotá cab users get a safe ride.
Keep yourself safe from burundanga, a drug that renders victims helpless puppets, by following these guidelines.
Don’t fall victim to one of Bogotá’s most notorious scams, the ‘paseo millonario,’ with these tips for taking a taxi.
Where motorcycles and squad cars fail, Bogotá’s ‘carabiñeros’ patrol the hills and barrios on horseback.
Pickpocketing is no laughing matter, but there are some simple steps you can take to keep yourself safe.