Colombia news in English
Colombia clinched plenty of awards in the South America category of the 2020 World Travel Awards. Among the destinations recognized for excellence in the 27th edition are Bogotá, San Andrés, Medellín, … Leer más
Colombian first lady Maria Juliana Ruiz has tested positive for coronavirus, the government said on Tuesday, but is asymptomatic. President Ivan Duque and the first lady have regular coronavirus tests … Leer más
According to the Johns Hopkins coronavirus database, Colombia now ranks in 10th place in terms of global infections after Italy surpassed the Latin American nation on Tuesday with 32,191 additional daily … Leer más
Nearly all the infrastructure on the island of some 6,000 people, near the coast of Central America, was damaged or destroyed by the storm, which sent rubble raining down on … Leer más
On November 21 is an IVA tax free day in Colombia when you can save the 19 percent IVA tax. We provide a guide to IVA tax free days in … Leer más
Colombia has requested a more than four-year extension under the Ottawa Treaty for removing landmines from across the country, the High Peace Commissioner’s office said on Monday. If the request … Leer más
Colombia’s national economic statistics agency (Departamento Administrativo Nacional Estadistica, DANE) announced November 17 that third quarter (3Q) gross domestic product (“PIB” in Spanish initials) rebounded by 8.7% over second quarter … Leer más
he news that pharma giant Pfizer and BioNTech have developed a coronavirus vaccine that’s more than 90% effective has governments around the world scrambling to secure hundreds of millions of … Leer más
Hurricane Iota is strengthening as it roars towards Central America, with meteorologists warning of «potentially catastrophic winds» and «life-threatening storm surge». It is now a category four hurricane with winds … Leer más
At least five people were killed and 12 reported missing as tropical storm Iota caused landslides in Colombia’s Pacific region and flooded cities in the country’s Caribbean coast on Saturday. … Leer más
