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Colombia bans gatherings of more than 50, Bogotá and Medellín declare “calamity”
Gatherings across Colombia of more than 50 persons have been banned to contain COVID-19. Bogotá and Medellín declare state of public calamity.
Bogotá bars and pubs to close as coronavirus cases reach 54
After a weekend of revelry in Bogotá bars and pubs to mark St.Patrick’s Day, Asobares has announced the temporary closure of all affiliated establishments.
Colombia: Coronavirus cases at 13, Health Emergency guidelines
The Health Emergency encompasses broad measures to protect Colombians and foreigners in the country. On Friday, four new cases of coronavirus were confirmed.
COVID-19 “yellow alert” for Bogotá leads to widespread event cancellations
The “Yellow Alert” for coronavirus infection decreed by Mayor Claudia López has led to widespread cancellations of cultural, business and sporting events.
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.
Colombians repatriated from Wuhan all test negative for coronavirus
The Colombians and foreigners repatriated last week from Wuhan, China, have all tested negative for coronavirus confirms Health Minister González.
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.
Medellín authorizes police entry on campuses when protests turn violent
Days before the start of the ELN’s Armed Strike, Medellín Mayor Daniel Quintero authorizes security forces to enter universities if protesters handle explosives.
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.
ELN announces 72-hour “Armed Strike,” warns of consequences to travelers
The ELN guerrilla has announced a 72-hour Armed Strike taking effect Thursday, February 14. The “Paro Armado” warns civilians to avoid all road, air and river transport.
Colombia and U.S in joint military exercises against potential terrorism threats
The U.S Army’s 82nd Airborne is exchanging strategic and tactical expertise with Colombian paratroopers as part of a six-day joint military operation.
Bogotá protests marked by vandalism and confrontations with ESMAD
Flash mobs continue to battle Anti-Riot Squads in several localities of Bogotá during the first day of the Paro Nacional in 2020. Mayoralty claims “protocols” are being enforced.
Guaidó in Colombia: “Petro is an accomplice of Maduro”
Venezuelan leader Juan Guaidó referred to Gustavo Petro, the socialist Senator and former Mayor of Bogotá, as an “accomplice of the Maduro dictatorship.”
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.