The Colombian government has implemented a database for citizens to consult the names of sex offenders, and one to control tax evasion by foreigners.
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More police to patrol Bogotá’s designated bike lanes after muggings
Bogota?’s bike-friendly reputation has been tarnished after a series of violent muggings. The mayoralty has enacted new measures to keep two-wheelers safe.
Thousands of Venezuelans stranded as violence on Colombian border continues
Venezuelan protestors at the border crossing in Villa Rosario are battling Maduro’s security forces and paramilitaries known as Colectivos after humanitarian aid was destroyed.
Despite travel warnings Colombia’s tourism numbers at record levels
As Colombia’s tourism potential grows, do government travel advisories really deter visitors?
Duque to meet Trump Wednesday during first official visit to Washington
Duque’s trip to Washington will focus on the severe humanitarian crisis in Venezuela and efforts to restore democracy with interim President Juan Guaidó.
Whitaker visits Colombia to strengthen bilateral crime-fighting efforts
Attending the Colombo-American Judicial Summit, acting U.S Attorney General Matthew Whitaker came to Bogotá to strengthen bilateral crime-fighting measues.
Colombia’s ELN planned Bogotá bomb six months in advance
Colombia’s High Peace Commissioner has ruled out any possibility of peace talks with ELN after authorities confirm their involvement in Bogotá bombing.
Colombia’s Attorney General confirms ELN behind Bogotá car bomb
Colombia’s Attorney General has identified the National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrilla as authors of the car bombing in Bogotá that killed 21 and injured 68.
Duque to Colombia: “Stand united” as death toll from Bogotá bomb reaches 21
Hours after a car bomb exploded inside a police academy in Colombian capital Bogotá, President Iván Duque rallied compatriots to “stand united” against terrorism.
How to stay safe in Colombia: 20 Tips
If visiting Colombia, play by the rules and do your homework on places that are part of your travel itinerary. Here, some tips on what, and what not, to do.
President Iván Duque delivers emotive inaugural address
President Iván Duque’s inaugural address laid down his policy agenda for the next four years and marked a new style of leadership for Colombia.
Human trafficking and terror threat on the rise claims Interpol Americas
The Interpol Americas conference is addressing the rise in human trafficking across the region, as well as other pressing security issues.
Drones: Colombia’s new air warriors join fight in eradicating coca
Colombia has a new warrior in the fight to eradicate coca: Drones. Environmentalists claim glyphosate will inflict damage to crops. The aerial fumigation debate returns.
“Crazed” German attacks an American-Colombian couple in their Bogotá home
A 49-year old German citizen, Frank Reimschneider was taken into custody Friday after he brutally attacked a couple in their centrally-located Bogotá apartment.
Bogotá to get more CCTV coverage announces Mayor Enrique Peñalosa
Bogotá mayor Enrique Peñalosa has announced more camera surveillance for the Colombian capital this year in an effort to combat street crime and vandalism in TransMilenio.
State Department’s travel advisory categorizes Colombia as Level Two nation
The U.S State Department has categorized Colombia as a “Level Two” nation in its most recent travel advisory. An improved security panorama has opened up many areas of the country as now “safe to visit.”