Bogota

• How cities around the world are tackling dangerous air quality

  As wildfires wreak havoc on air quality in Canada and the U.S., the response of cities across the world to emergency levels of air pollution may provide some insight to solutions.

  Environment

  Jun 19, 2023
  
• Colombians frustrated with president’s response to concerns flood back onto streets

  The daily protests jolting the South American country are proclaiming an unusually diverse set of complaints, though with one similar refrain: an opposition to a government that many believe only looks after the most privileged citizens.

  World

  Nov 27, 2019
  
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• First protester dies as Colombia’s anti-government unrest reaches fifth day

  Dilan Cruz, an 18-year-old high school student, died two days after being hit in the head by a projectile reportedly fired by riot police during a protest. His case has resonated in Colombian society, touching off a debate about excessive use of force and making him a symbol for many young protesters.

  World

  Nov 25, 2019
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• Colombians join wave of protests with march against inequality, violence, corruption

  The protests were largely peaceful but by early evening turned increasingly violent as demonstrators hurled rocks at riot police, who responded with tear gas

  World

  Nov 21, 2019
• Car bombing at Colombia police academy kills at least 9

  At least nine people were killed and another 10 injured in a car bombing at a Colombian police academy in Bogota on Thursday.

  World

  Jan 17, 2019
• 3 women dead, 11 injured after explosion in Colombian shopping centre washroom

  The Andino shopping centre was packed with people flocking to buy gifts ahead of Father's Day celebrations on Sunday.

  World

  Jun 17, 2017
• Colombia to legalize commercial sale of medical marijuana

  Colombia's justice minister says the country plans to legalize the cultivation and sale of marijuana for medicinal purposes.

  World

  Nov 12, 2015
• 5 killed, 7 injured after small plane crashes into bakery in Colombia

  A small plane crashed into a residential area of Bogota shortly after taking off from the capital's airport Sunday, setting a bakery on fire and killing five people and injuring seven, including two in critical condition, authorities said.

  World

  Oct 19, 2015
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• Flood, mudslide sweep away homes in Colombia, killing 58

  A roaring avalanche of mud and debris devastated a mountainous town in western Colombia before dawn Monday, killing at least 49 people in a flood and mudslide triggered by heavy rains.

  World

  May 18, 2015
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• Four Seasons to open two luxury hotels in Bogota, Colombia

  Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is planning to open its first hotels in Colombia by the end of this year - two luxury properties in the capital, Bogota.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 3, 2015