Colombia suspends UK flights amid COVID surge
Colombia’s President Ivan Duque announced a suspension of flights to and from the United Kingdom, which has seen a surge in coronavirus infections of what is feared to be a…
Christmas
ELN announces unilateral Christmas ceasefire, reiterates call to resume peace talks
Colombia’s ELN rebels announced on Sunday that they would cease attacks during the holidays and called on the government to resume suspended peace talks. The ELN’s Central Command said that…
822 persons in Colombia injured by December fireworks
In December, 822 people were hurt by fireworks in Colombia, according to the National Health Institute.
36 killed in Christmas-related violence
Christmas eve in Colombia has resulted in the death of 36 people, 103 injured and 185 arrested, police said Thursday.
Colombia’s 2013 hearts and mind campaign: More than a fighter, you are my son
Colombia’s defense ministry released a number of Christmas videos aimed at convincing fighters of illegal armed groups like the FARC and ELN to demobilize.
Top 5 cities to light up Colombia’s Christmas
The city lights of Colombia’s urban centers cannot compare to the dramatic transformation that takes place during Christmas time, when people’s festive cheer takes the form of millions of lights…
More than 240 persons in Colombia hurt by fireworks so far this month
More than 240 people were hurt by fireworks during the first two weeks of December in Colombia, according to the National Health Institute, as numbers of injuries rise every year…
Together we can reach peace and greater social justice: Santos
Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos on Sunday expressed his wish for “true peace” and “greater social justice” in the annual presidential Christmas speech. In the televised speech, Santos said that…
Locals disappointed over Cali Christmas decoration (PHOTOS)
Residents of Colombia’s third largest city Cali expressed frustration about this year’s Christmas decorations that have failed to live up to expectations. {japopup type=”image”content=”http://www.elpais.com.co/elpais/sites/default/files/multimedia/fotos/2012/12/07/ep00566640.jpg” title=”Christmas lights in Cali”}{/japopup} {japopup type=”image”content=”http://www.elpais.com.co/elpais/sites/default/files/multimedia/fotos/2012/12/07/ep00566643.jpg”…