Brazil, Chili, Colombia and Bolivia lead the growing rejection of the Israeli offensive in Loop in Latin Americaa region that has historically been divided over the constitution of a Palestinian state. Since the outbreak of the war unleashed as a result of the Hamas attack that occurred in the early hours of October 7, 2023, […]
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From the streets to the classrooms: Bogotá working children return to school
The nights rummaging through garbage cans Bogota in search of recyclable material were left behind for the Suárez brothers. Matilde and Rodrigo returned to school, this time to a high-quality, bilingual one, a dream difficult to achieve for poor families in Colombia. “I haven’t studied for three years, it was a great opportunity because I […]
The US recommends travelers be alert to crime in Colombia
The United States embassy recommended its citizens keep a “low profile” during their visits to Colombia“refrain from resisting” if you are the victim of a robbery and “maintain composure” in the event of shootings, according to a bulletin released this Friday. “Robberies carried out by armed individuals have occurred in popular restaurants, cafes and breweries […]
Valentine’s Day: the unique roses with intellectual property from Colombia
Of the 700 million roses that Colombia sends each year to florists around the world for Valentine’s Daynew varieties have been born from mixtures that result in purple, pink or orange colors, all of them special and unique in the world. The varieties of Colombian roses that are exported to be given as gifts in […]
High expenses and unusual power of the first lady, a problem for Petro
The elevated bills and the unusual power that the Colombian first lady, Verónica Alcocer, has, have become a problem for the president Gustavo Petrowho came to that position with a promise of change and austerity that are tarnished by the actions of his wife. The controversy also grows because in Colombia there is no position […]
Colombia’s monetary authority lowers interest rates for the second time, to 12.75%
The Bank of the Republic (monetary authority) of Colombia cut interest rates by 25 basis points this Wednesday for the second consecutive time, which was set at 12.75%, due to an improvement in inflationary trends in recent months. “In December, annual inflation fell for the ninth consecutive month and at the end of the year […]
Drought worsens drinking water crisis in towns near Colombian river
The season of drought Which affects Colombia is aggravating the situation drinking water and forest fires in towns located on the banks of the Magdalena River, the main tributary of the South American country. Near its mouth into the Caribbean Sea, the Magdalena supplies the municipalities of the department of Atlántico, where a state of […]
Colombian fashion takes a risk with Artificial Intelligence and wins
The exhibitor of the Colombian brand Artextil at the Colombiatex de las Américas 2024 fair is illustrated with images that appear to be from a conventional photo session in the junglebut in reality both clothes how the models are created with Artificial Intelligence (AI). The architect of them is Manuela Palacio, a young designer who, […]
The United States, Chile, Peru and Canada are going to send help against fires in Colombia
The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petroannounced this Thursday that USA., Chili, Peru and Canada They have already responded to the request for international help that was made yesterday to fight at least 31 fires that affect the country and that has also been sent to the European Union (EU) Yet the UN. “Humanity has developed […]
CAN countries create Andean Security Network to confront transnational crime
The countries that make up the Andean Community (CAN), Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peruagreed this Sunday to carry out coordinated police and military operations against organized crime in their border areas. “Carry out coordinated police and/or military operations in the shortest possible time, when appropriate, in the border areas of the Member Countries, in order […]