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Karol G Returns to Her School in Medellín with a Beautiful Mission from Her Con Cora Foundation

Karol G made an unexpected appearance at the Arenys del Mar School to reinaugurate it as part of a project carried out in collaboration with her Con Cora Foundation.

Colombia: Bogota Releases New Water Consumption Measures Amid Droughts

El Nino Weather Pattern Prompted Colombia's Capital to Release New Water Consumption Measures

Apr 15, 2024 09:10 PM EDT By Ross Key

Colombia's capital mayor introduces water-saving measures amidst El Niño-induced drought, affecting 8 million. Rationing in neighborhoods, urging residents to conserve water and alter shower habits.

Colombia: Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Shakes Bogota, 1 Dead

Colombia Capital, Bogota Hit by Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Followed by Strong Aftershocks

Aug 18, 2023 12:39 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

A powerful earthquake struck the Colombian capital, Bogota, on Thursday, causing sirens to sound and brief moments of panic. Tragically, a woman lost her life after jumping from a building.

Colombia Elections: Ex-Rebel Is Now Colombia's First Leftist President

Jun 19, 2022 11:31 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Former rebel Gustavo Petro has triumphed over millionaire real estate mogul Rodolfo Hernández during Colombia elections, taking 50.47% of the votes, according to the South American country's election authorities.

Colombia Murders: Bodies in Garbage Bags Mysteriously Appear in Bogota; Public Fears It Could Be Work of Serial Killer

Apr 22, 2022 06:16 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The number of murders in Colombia seemed to be rising as several bodies wrapped in garbage bags appeared in Bogota city this past few weeks.

Colombia: 3 Dead And 9 Injured After Bomb Explodes In Bogotá

Jun 18, 2017 09:29 AM EDT By Mariana P Cater

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said "We won't let terrorism frighten us".

Art Basel Miami Beach 2014: Colombian, Mexican Artists Revise Art History with Thought-Provoking Exhibits, Films

Dec 05, 2014 10:55 AM EST By Melissa Castellanos

The Instituto de Visión in Bogotá, Colombia, whose artists are participating in Art Basel Miami Beach this year, will revisit art history and take part in the Nova and Film sections for the first time.

Bogota Mayor Gustavo Petro Removed

Mar 22, 2014 12:22 PM EDT By Rodrigo Ugarte

The left-wing mayor of Colombia's capital has been removed from office, guilty of mismanagement.

El Graffiti: Barcelona's Graffiti Guru "Pez" Brings Felicidad to Bogotá, Colombia

Nov 05, 2013 06:10 PM EST By Melissa Castellanos

English artist Banksy's recent visit to the Big Apple and the possible demolition of 5Pointz, which is known as the "graffiti Mecca of the world," has highlighted the power and political messages behind graffiti within the U.S. and around the globe.