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Thousands of passengers are stranded after Colombia’s Viva Air grounds flights
Thousands of passengers were stranded in airports in Colombia and several other Latin American countries this week following the collapse of the budget airline, Viva Air. It's the latest airline company to fold amid decreasing passenger demand and higher oil prices.
Colombia’s govt launches peace talks with the nation’s largest-remaining rebel group
‘We can all learn to care’: Colombia’s capital city wants men to do more chores at home
Colombia’s Meridian Brothers breathe new life into salsa music with the help of a traditional record label
Body armor factories in the Americas are sending gear to war-torn Ukraine
TikTok fame allows Colombian band Monsieur Periné to do its own thing
Interest in the Colombian indie-pop band Monsieur Periné skyrocketed after one of its songs from 2015 went viral on TikTok. A video on the platform inspired thousands of TikTok users to record themselves at home dancing to the chorus of “Nuestra Canción.”
Colombia to declare hippos an invasive species
With nice warm weather and no predators, the hippos have flourished. But they're seen as a threat to people and the environment.
For developing countries, the war in Ukraine means even higher food prices
African and Latin American countries have been struggling to control inflation rates during the pandemic. The war in Ukraine threatens to increase food prices even more and make hunger in some countries worse.
Disney’s ‘Encanto’ depicts Colombia as a magical place full of possibilities — a welcome change for local audiences
Over 1.6 million tickets were sold during its first week in Colombian movie theaters — a record for animated films in the country. The government plans to use the film to change the narrative about Colombia abroad.
Many Venezuelan migrants in Latin America struggle to get vaccinated
Venezuelan migrants and refugees who have moved to different parts of South America have struggled to get shots because of legal requirements at vaccination centers. And that could slow down efforts to stamp out the coronavirus in the region.
In Colombia, companies expedite vaccine rollout with private funds
With only 15% of Colombia’s population fully vaccinated, some public health experts have criticized the privately funded scheme for perpetuating inequities. Others say it will eventually benefit everyone.
Colombia loosens COVID restrictions to save the economy as deaths soar
Like the US and Europe, Colombia is lifting most restrictions in a bid to bring back jobs — even as COVID-19 death rates climb.
Kickball builds bonds between migrants and locals in this Colombian border city
As anti-immigrant sentiment grows in Colombia, kickball league organizers in Riohacha hope the sport can facilitate integration between Venezuelans and their new neighbors.
By building Bogotá metro, China makes a new breakthrough in Latin America
The construction project by Chinese government-owned companies is a major feat for a city that has long sought to join other South American capitals with rail systems.
Report: Colombian protesters’ killings follow pattern of police violence
Street chaos erupted after the killing of Javier Ordoñez on Sept. 8, which has also drawn attention to the political rift between the progressive, left-leaning, local government of Bogotá Mayor Claudia Lopez and the conservative, right-leaning, national government of President Iván Duque.