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Cali earthquake recovery and reconstruction

5 clusters · 51 sources · last updated

Latest: Cali sports authorities work to restore facilities after earthquake

One month after the magnitude 7.4 earthquake centered in San José del Palmar, Chocó, Colombia is transitioning from emergency response to a massive reconstruction phase. The disaster, described by the Servicio Geológico

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Security crackdowns and political shifts under de la Espri

26 clusters · 634 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia judge orders President De la Espriella to remove photos of corpses

Since his inauguration on 7 August 2026, President Abelardo de la Espriella has implemented a nationalist security and migration agenda, dismantling the previous ‘paz total’ model in favor of direct law enforcement. The

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Bogotá Industry and Commerce Tax administration

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia moves to secure 1.2 trillion pesos for energy sector

The administration of Bogotá has managed the Industry and Commerce Tax (ICA) through both standard collection cycles and proposed legislative changes. In August 2026, the deadline for the third bimester of the year pass

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Latin American urban development leadership meetings

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: IDB Mayors Meeting gathers Latin American leaders in Colombia

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) convened the 2026 Mayors Meeting in Colombia, gathering leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean to address urban development and governance. During the event in Barranquill

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Colombia 2026 running events

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Zipaquirá to host underground trail running race

In late July 2026, Bogotá hosted the Media Marathon, drawing more than 40,000 athletes from over 60 nations on 10-km and 21-km courses that started and finished in Simón Bolívar Park. The city’s Institute of Urban Develo

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Bogotá community cultural, educational and urban outreach

13 clusters · 34 sources · last updated

Latest: Bogotá hosts major events in agribusiness, technology, and urban renewal

Throughout mid-2026, Bogotá expanded its public cultural, educational, and infrastructure programming. In early June, Idartes launched the “Crea” digital-creation workshops in peripheral districts. July saw the addition

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Digital education and connectivity in Colombia and Peru

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia cities distribute computers to bridge digital divide

Efforts to improve digital literacy and connectivity are expanding across Colombia and Peru through hardware distribution and infrastructure support. In Colombia and Peru, educational institutions have received significa

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Colombia 2026 election, inauguration & security

382 clusters · 1158 sources · last updated

Latest: Gustavo Petro alleges electoral manipulation involving Fernando Cerimedo

Following his inauguration on August 7, President Abelardo de la Espriella has begun restructuring the Colombian government. He established a cabinet of 18 ministers adhering to gender parity laws, appointing nine men an

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Social and security tensions in Spain

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated

Latest: Valencia authorities investigate far-right citizen patrols

Spain is experiencing heightened social and security tensions involving nationalism, police conduct, and unauthorized citizen activity. In Elche, controversy persists following a National Police intervention where offic

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Bogotá property tax deadlines and proposed lighting surcharg

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Bogotá property tax deadlines and proposed lighting surcharge

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