Cundinamarca

Forest fires and water scarcity in South America

11 clusters · 129 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Cundinamarca faces forest fires and water shortages

Severe forest fires driven by high temperatures, low humidity, and El Niño continue to impact South America. In Bolivia, the Santa Cruz government has declared an Orange Alert following a surge in fires affecting over 22

Feria del Hogar and Gastrofest in Bogotá

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bogotá hosts Gastrofest and Feria del Hogar through September 20

The Feria del Hogar 2026, held at Corferias, serves as a commercial platform for entrepreneurs and producers from Bogotá and Cundinamarca to stimulate economic reactivation. The event features a wide range of goods, incl

Extreme weather and wildfire risks in Colombia

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Colombia faces severe wildfire crisis across nine departments

Colombia continues to face significant weather extremes driven by the El Niño phenomenon. Following previous reports of extreme temperatures and wildfire risks in mid-August and early September, the Institute of Hydrolog

Colombian culinary and cultural heritage promotion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Colombia's traditional cuisine and dances gain global recognition

Colombia is seeing increased recognition of its traditional culinary and cultural heritage. Initially, focus was placed on regional gastronomic destinations near Bogotá, such as Boyacá and Cundinamarca. Specific local sp

Spain wildfire crisis and agricultural emergency 2026

16 clusters · 123 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Spain wildfires burn over 296,000 hectares this year

By mid-September 2026, Spain’s wildfire crisis continues to show significant environmental impact. As of September 12, the total area destroyed by wildfires since the start of the year reached 296,502 hectares, accountin

Security of social leaders in Colombia

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Cundinamarca authorities review security risks for social leaders

In Cauca, Colombia, social leaders María Ovidia Palechor, a Yanacona indigenous leader, and James Flor, a community and peasant leader, were assassinated in the Cajibío municipality. Armed men entered their residence and

Manhattan homicide investigation

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Colombia: Man arrested after bodies of wife and daughter found in vehicle

A 27-year-old woman was found beaten to death in a Manhattan apartment in Washington Heights on a Sunday afternoon. NYPD officers discovered the body during a wellness check at a residence on 156th Street near Amsterdam

Unregulated aesthetic clinic crisis in Colombia

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Colombia security forces dismantle ELN cell, highway gangs, and illegal medical ring

Health authorities in Nariño initially issued warnings against the use of illegal or clandestine aesthetic clinics. Officials noted that these unauthorized establishments, which often operate out of private homes or gara

Argentina provincial investment and infrastructure updates

13 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Cundinamarca and Neuquén announce major infrastructure investments

In late August 2026, Argentine provinces continued to launch large-scale development and modernization initiatives supported by international financing. In Río Negro, the Instituto de Desarrollo del Valle Inferior (Idevi

Environmental and agricultural climate adaptation in Cundin_

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Cundinamarca environmental authorities launch conservation and water protection initiatives

In Cundinamarca, Colombia, regional authorities have introduced several measures to address climate variability and environmental sustainability. Initially, the local government launched a pilot parametric insurance pro

Digital education and connectivity in Colombia and Peru

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 17 days ago

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

Colombia 2026 election, inauguration & security

382 clusters · 1158 sources · last updated 20 days ago

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

Cundinamarca environmental sustainability initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: CAR promotes household greywater reuse to combat droughts

The Corporación Autónoma Regional de Cundinamarca (CAR) has implemented various sustainability and climate resilience initiatives in Colombia. The ReModa program has focused on a circular economy by diverting approximate