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Colombia’s Supreme Court has put Álvaro Uribe Vélez under house arrest while it decides whether he should stand trial for bribery and witness tampering.

Survey respondents are cautiously optimistic about the region’s ability to bounce back.

President Duque announces that Colombia's mandatory isolation will continue for another month, with targeted measures depending on the levels of COVID-19 infection.

Cone, but not forgotten: the strange case of Séptima’s invisible cycle lane.

As Chapinero joins seven other sectors in exiting two weeks of strict quarantine, we evaluate the effects of the increased lockdown.

As the number of coronavirus cases in Bogotá climbs towards its peak, more and more people are interested in getting tested. We find out how it works.

As coronavirus continues to grow in the capital, mayor Claudia López has announced stricter rules as of Monday.

Series of Facebook Live conversations offer a chance to understand the work involved in historical memory.

A worldwide pandemic during the first half of the fiscal year was not anticipated. As Colombia closes its borders, implements new temporary trade and travel policies, the future of global business is unsure.

If you're missing this year's Pride celebrations, why not join in tonight's virtual drag show?

In Colombia, coronavirus conspiracy theories are growing online. Is there an antidote?

Justice for George Floyd, Justice for Anderson Arboleda: Black Lives Matter in Colombia

Smoking Molly, Carlos Reyes and La Pole Artesanal want to help keep the city's music scene afloat with tonight's livestream.

There’s a clear discrepancy between what is officially allowed and what is actually happening in Bogotá at the moment.

Countries around the world are grappling with the technological and privacy issues generated by coronavirus tracking applications – and Colombia's CoronApp is unlikely to win any prizes.

Millions of Colombians are struggling to put food on the table and keep roofs over their heads. Government aid initiatives are reaching some – but not all – of those in need.

Critics say the government’s response to early warnings about the spread of COVID-19 in Colombian prisons was too little, too late.

Bogotá mayor Claudia López confirms the capital will not lift its isolation measures at the end of this month.

Details announced on how Colombia's phase two of quarantine will work amidst rumours that hotspots will remain locked down.

Recicladores and rubbish collectors are on the frontline too.

Although many are working from home, some people have been working throughout the emergency. We spoke to a bicycle messenger, a key worker on the frontlines of the COVID response.

Tomorrow, May 22, support a local-led project “Recycling Love” through a run-a-thon fundraiser sponsored by the British Embassy.

President Duque announces that Colombia’s quarantine will be extended until the end of the month

As Colombia’s largest airline files for bankruptcy protection, we answer your questions about what it means.

They’ve already been through trauma. Now COVID-19 is a ticking time bomb for Medellín’s most vulnerable

Day 58 of quarantine saw special measures introduced for five areas in Bogotá, the orange alert. Also protests from sex workers.

Gig workers in the field are eligible to apply for emergency funds. Meanwhile, Bogotá’s premier indie theatre is in a fight for survival.

As tensions and challenges from the nationwide quarantine increase, the usual channels that might pick up on abuse are not working.

A widowed Colombian farmer and her two young sons have gone viral on YouTube, to their own shock and surprise. Now their videos are educating viewers on the realities of life as a campesino.

Violence against women during Colombia’s quarantine has increased, prompting some chains to allow women to denounce violence when they are shopping.

Key points on coronavirus in Colombia: 407 deaths and 9,456 cases, quarantine extended until May 25, crisis in the Amazonas and peak could be July or August

With less than a week to go until May 11 when the current quarantine is set to end, Colombian President Iván Duque announced that the obligatory lockdown will again be extended until May 25.

After the founders of ArteSumapaz, an art centre just outside Bogotá invited anyone stranded to spend quarantine with them, 13 poets, painters, musicians and other creators spent lockdown together.

With planes grounded and intercity buses still banned, this weekend we’re exploring the best of Colombia on our computers.

Our regular roundup of COVID-19 cases in Colombia.

In Engativá, busier streets and roadways indicate people are itching for things to go back to normal.

This morning bogotanos were allowed to walk, jog, or run between 6am and 10am.

The capital’s controversial pico y género policy has been in effect for well over a week now, though not without vocal opposition from trans rights organisations with concerns over discrimination and violence.

President Duque announces that construction and manufacturing sectors will be able to return to work after April 27.

Coronavirus doesn’t only affect medical staff who work directly with patients affected by the illness. The knock-on effect to other areas of healthcare has also been profound, as we found out when we spoke to an epidemiologist.

The COVID-19 lockdown has brought – or exacerbated – the hardships felt by many on a daily basis. Here’s how two local restaurants are providing lunches for homeless people.

Many are working from home, others have no work to go to. Some people, though, are key workers for society in the COVID-19 crisis and have to continue turning up in person.

Our regular roundup of COVID-19 cases in Colombia.

The commemoration of Colombia’s National Day of Solidarity for Victims of the Armed Conflict was muted this year as the novel coronavirus lockdown forced individuals to shelter-in-place.

There’s always a mishmash of people in the centre of the city and that’s magnified with the quarantine that has now been extended to April 26.

Claudia López announces gender-based restrictions to mobility.

Are you in quarantine alone or with other non-Spanish speakers? Worried that you might backtrack on all of the language progress you have made living in Colombia? For better or worse, you likely have the internet at your fingertips. How to keep your Spanish up to date.

Coronavirus has hit the economy of Colombia hard, but just how bad are the long-term prospects? We take a look at what could happen post-virus.

After 13 days of quarantine, Colombia will extend the obligatory lockdown by two more weeks.

How is the national quarantine affecting your barrio? We’ve been talking to people all over the city, with today Teusaquillo.

Our update on Coronavirus stats in Colombia and where the COVID-19 curve is heading.

As we come to the end of the second week of lockdown, we get our readers and contributors to tell us what's going on under quarantine in Usaquén and around.

Coronavirus cases are still going up in Colombia - but not as fast as expected. We bring you the latest.

Local performers respond to the coronavirus quarantine with virtual performances and programming

Quarantine or no quarantine, there are still a lot of people in Soacha who can’t afford to stay home. A lot of people are staying in, but there’s still plenty of activity on the streets.

Venezuelan migrants in Bogotá face extra hardships under Colombia's quarantine,

As city's around the world shut down to stop the sread of the coronavirus, we talking to people in Chapinero about how quarantine is affecting them.

Colombia now has community transmission of COVID-19- the virus is on the loose.

This weekend, Latin America is hacking the virus. Join the Online Hackathon today from your couch and help create solutions to the Covid-19 crisis across Latin America.

As talk grows of an extension to the national quarantine, many small businesses are worried.

Transgender women in Colombia face a level of persecution that’s often hard to fathom.

Coronavirus could kill 3,000 in Colombia, say experts. We look at the latest COVID-19 stats.

As Bogotá shuts down to slow the spread of the coronavirus, many who were already living day to day are struggling to find food or put a roof over their heads. How can you help?

As numbers go up, we bring you the latest coronavirus data and look at how COVID-19 is affecting Colombia, and what might happen in the future.

What caused so many world leaders to stick their heads in the sand and act as though the novel coronavirus was not going to spread?

As residents of Colombia get used to their national quarantine, the country now has 491 coronavirus cases and six deaths. We bring the latest stats.

Colombia now has 306 coronavirus cases. We bring the latest stats and analysis.

Citizens must stay at home until April 13 unless they have a good reason -- like needing food or medicine -- to be out.

Civil organisations are calling on armed gangs to “stop military action” during the coronavirus pandemic.

Get off the couch and take advantage of the best free or free trial workout offerings on the web.

Colombia announces its first coronavirus deaths. Total cases in the country are 231

So what is like out on the streets of Bogotá? Well, with two energetic huskies in the house, there’s a pressing need for me to be out of the house and making use of those 20 minute walking slots.

President Duque announces that Colombia will go into a total shutdown from midnight on Tuesday, March 24.

145 coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Colombia so far, with no confirmed deaths. This tally puts us in 55th place worldwide.

As the capital enters four days of quarantine, we’ll be bringing you a few Colombia-related ideas of things to do each day.

Bogotanos will be forced to stay at home over the holiday weekend in a four-day citywide shut down, aimed at preparing the city for a serious novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

There’s a lot of information and disinformation flying around about COVID-19, more commonly known as the coronavirus. We asked Migración Colombia to solve some of the problems that readers have told us they’re worried about. Here are the answers

Bogotá mayor Claudia López announced this evening that the capital would shut down over the coming bank holiday weekend in an isolation simulation. The mayor called on people to remain in their houses for four days, beginning on Friday March 20.

As the coronavirus spreads in Colombia, local authorities are imposing curfews and banning the sale of alcohol.

The number of COVID-19 cases in Colombia reached 54 today, with nine new cases confirmed in Bogotá this morning.

Bogota awoke to new rules from the authorities aimed at reducing the contagen and getting ahead of the global outbreak.

Foreigners failing to comply face deportation, say health authorities as Colombia’s confirmed cases hit nine.

Since 2006, Colombia has been considered a regional leader in defending women’s reproductive rights. That may have changed on March 2 when the Constitutional Court voted to uphold its 2006 abortion legislation

Feminist collective Destapa la Olla organise topless demonstration to call attention to sexual assault on campus and give voice to victims' experiences.

In keeping with its globe-trotting character, coronavirus has landed in Colombia by plane from Italy, according to Bogota-based health officials.

Can you use modal verbs correctly, or might you make a mistake? Follow our guide and you should be perfect.

Todos Somos is collecting first person narratives from Venezuelan migrants and refugees and sharing them through books and performance.

Higher education funding per student has decreased dramatically in the past decade and the deficit won’t be easy to bridge.

Beyond Metro and TransMilenio, changes in other forms of transport are set to take place in the capital region. With RegioTram, bike lanes, and ride-sharing, residents may have many options for cleaner, more efficient transportation.

The controversial TransMilenio on Séptima has failed to gain popular support, while the TransMilenio on Avenida 68 has the green light.

Are the brakes finally off for the Bogotá’s metro construction? The constructors say they will break ground in April.

From commentary on the art market to perspectives on the paro, there’s plenty of art to see in the city.

Although Chilean and Colombian unrests have things in common, a comparison of both country’s protest movements is completely unfounded.

Uber, the popular rideshare app that was banned from Colombia at the end of January has found a legal loophole and re-opened its operations.

In La Sinfónica de los Andes, legendary anthropologist and filmmaker Marta Rodríguez goes into northern Cauca to examine the disastrous consequences of war on a small Nasa community grieving the loss of numerous children who have fallen victim of the conflict.

Do you know eggs-actly how to order huevos for breakfast? We give you some eggs-amples of what to say. It’s no yolk.

Going local goes further afield with a Venezuelan trip where petrol is free and the shops are full but there’s no money to spend.

EF cycling finished in a 1-2 on the last day to confirm Sergio Higuita’s win in the six-day race

Colombia has turned into a cradle of new sprinters

Workers’ rights and salaries are divisive topics in 2020. We look at labour reforms likely to upset regular workers.

Sebastián Molano claimed the first individual stage of Tour Colombia 2.1 in Duitama.

The third version of Tour Colombia UCI had a sensational opening after the victory of Education First that stopped the clock at 18’01”.

Despite having Amor y Amistad also widely celebrated in Colombia. Here is a look at some of the hottest spots around Bogotá for the big date night

Our roundup of Colombian news that went global in the first weeks of 2020.

There were 34 assassinations of social leaders in January alone. We look at the numbers and ask why there is still no peace for Colombia’s human rights defenders.

The latest exhibition from Sako Asko invites us to examine our own self-perceptions.

After the resignation of the defence minister last year, there have been immediate repercussions. Is this is a one-off, or a promising sign for the future?

In her talk, “Women’s voices in literature and their role in modern Ireland,” at la Universidad Nacional Costello admitted to just recently understanding the uniqueness of her own perspective as a woman writer.

While there has been some progress, the slow implementation of Colombia’s peace agreement continues to be a source of discontent, especially as rural communities continue to suffer violence and displacement. Part two of our ongoing look at the issues that face the country.

Colombia’s conflict didn’t disappear, it’s just went under the radar. But for how long? We report from the troubled region of Sur de Bolívar.

A new flu-type virus could be the next pandemic. Here’s a Q&A to keep you up to date…

‘In post-conflict Colombia, the battles will be about corruption.’ We look at the bribes that bind, one of the issues that drove so many people to the streets.

As English language changes, you want to be on the right side of his(or her)tory.

The ride-sharing app Uber will no longer be available in Colombia from midnight January 31st onwards, the company announced Friday.

6 Christmas songs you need to know to impress your Colombian friends and family this festive season.

December in Colombia is a magical time and an opportunity to leave the capital and check out some of the most incredible light displays across the country.

Kroc Institute reports that 42% of gender commitments in Colombia’s 2016 peace agreement have not yet been started, compared with 27% overall.

If you don’t know your Noche de las velitas from your Nochebuena, now’s the time to get to grips with Colombian festivities.

Expoartesanias is one of the largest handicraft fairs in Latin America and is a ‘must’ for any fans of Colombian culture. Here are five tips to on how to get the most out of it.

Professors democratise knowledge with free public event.

Indigenous groups and Guardia Indígena arrived in the capital in recent days ready to participate in the third national strike.

Strike leaders announce ‘El Paro sigue’ after meeting with the government does not reach consensus on key issues.

Steven Gutiérrez was an eyewitness to the fatal wounding of Dilan Cruz, a young student shot with anti-riot ammunition by ESMAD. Since denouncing the attack Gutiérrez has received death threats. He speaks to The Bogotá Post.

As the Cacerolazo Latinoamericano calls for equality and human rights in the region, one of the Chilean activists who joined in jokes that Colombians ‘have more rhythm.’

The small business community is feeling the effects of the protests, but many still support the movement.

We dip into the national conversation with a look at what was talked about in yesterday’s environmental discussion.

The country has seen over a week of mass protests. We wrap up the national strike so far with some interesting numbers.

Conversatorio Mujeres Poderosas brings powerhouse women in journalism head-to-head

Knives Out gathers a cast of familiar faces including Chris Evans and Daniel Craig (Captain America and James Bond, respectively), as well as Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon and newcomers Katherine Langford and Jaden Martell.

How this peaceful protest method originated and how bogotanos are making it their own.

Toquerolazo de Queda: Local musicians add a new note to the protests.

Dilan Cruz, who was shot by ESMAD on Saturday, has died in hospital.

Representatives of the National Strike Committee say strikes will continue and ask president Duque to listen to the demands of the country.

In an effort to stem the tide of protest, President Duque has laid out plans for four months of national conversations.

As the protests in Bogotá enter a fourth day of high tensions, we’ve heard a lot of stories from around the city.

A young protestor was struck by a grenade on Saturday night, leaving him fighting for his life

Bogotá Curfew: Friday 22 November saw a whirlwind of news hit Bogotá, both true and false, we try to give some context to what happened.

Out and about in last night’s cacerolazos as spontaneous demonstrations break out across the country.

Colombia saw hundreds of thousands (possibly even millions) of people joining the national strike.

Tensions have been rising in the run up to Colombia’s national strike which will take place tomorrow, November 21.

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