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María Claudia Parias of Bogotá's Idartes is at the heart of transformative initiatives. From the Biennale of Art for Childhood to innovative public spaces for dance and music, the Colombian capital is not only a hub of creativity but a city that understands the importance of art as a tool for social cohesion and individual well-being.
Chingaza water levels could drastically decline by March, reveals …
4 days ago · Chingaza supplies 70% of Bogotá's water. Photo: Acueducto The start of the dry season in Bogotá, marked by hot days and strong winds, could accelerate a downturn in the water levels of the Chingaza reservoir system. According to a recent study by the Bogotá Ombudsman’s Office, the reservoirs ...
Bogotá Guide and News | The City Paper Bogotá
Dec 13, 2024 · The City Paper was founded in 2008 as Colombia’s first free English language newspaper. A decade later, it was awarded the country’s Manuel Murillo Toro medal in communications for contributing to informed and objective coverage of Colombia.
Wildfire erupts in Colombia’s Chingaza National Park, arson …
3 days ago · A wildfire in Colombia’s Chingaza National Park is threatening a high-altitude wetland that supplies Bogotá with water amid ongoing rationing. Suspected arson, hot weather, and strong winds complicate containment efforts by …
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Jan 8, 2025 · The City Paper was founded in 2008 as Colombia’s first free English language newspaper. A decade later, it was awarded the country’s Manuel Murillo Toro medal in communications for contributing to informed and objective coverage of Colombia.
UN stands by claim of 20,000 dead at Bogotá Airport, cites …
Dec 10, 2024 · The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) stands by its claim that “ 20,000 unidentified bodies are stored in a hangar at Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport, ” despite widespread rejection from Colombian authorities. The statement made public on December 5, remains unsubstantiated.
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Dec 10, 2024 · The City Paper was founded in 2008 as Colombia’s first free English language newspaper. A decade later, it was awarded the country’s Manuel Murillo Toro medal in communications for contributing to informed and objective coverage of Colombia.
Bogotá braces for more powerful storms following flash flooding
Nov 7, 2024 · Bogotá braces for more powerful storms after severe flooding on November 6. The storm caused major traffic disruptions, school closures, and overwhelmed the city’s drainage systems.
Strict water rationing for Bogotá as drought persists across central ...
Sep 21, 2024 · Bogotá is returning to its nine-day water rationing scheme as the Chingaza reservoir system remains precariously low. Mayor Galán warned that if the drought persists across central Colombia, Bogotá could face "Day Zero".
Bogotá heat wave and water crisis could lead to Disaster …
Oct 18, 2024 · As Bogotá faces a water crisis with extreme heat, Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán may be forced to declare a state of emergency for the Colombian capital. With reservoirs levels at critical lows, an extended drought could lead to water shortages during 2025.