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Photo from the Twitter account @nicolasgarciab of the governor of Cundinamarca and former mayor of Mosquera Nicolás García Bustos

Colombian Woman Returning From US Facing Up To 8 Years Prison For Violating Quarantine To Drink Liquor & Eat Barbecue; American Husband To Be Deported

Earlier this week a Colombian woman and her American husband were arrested by Colombian authorities for violating quarantine orders after arriving from California, in the US. The couple were told to abide by a mandatory quarantine order that could be served in their hotel, but...

Posted On March 19, 2020

, By Loren Moss

One of Avianca new 787s at Medellin's Airport

Avianca To Halt International Operations, Reduce Domestic Operations By 84%

Avianca Airlines announced this afternoon that as of March 23, the carrier will completely suspend its international operations. The domestic operation will continue at 16% of capacity from Bogotá to certain destinations within Colombia.

Posted On March 19, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Headline image from Facebook post: Flight Attendants News – TCP’s Noticias

Video: Colombian Prosecution Investigating Medical Doctor For ‘Aggressive Coughing,’ Causing Panic

A Colombian epidemiologist is under investigation by prosecutors for allegedly removing a surgical mask & coughing on an Avianca Airlines worker during the boarding process for a domestic flight. The incident was captured on video.

Posted On March 19, 2020

, By Loren Moss

The partial imported beer selection at La Casa Solariega Restaurant serving European continental cuisine in Santa Fé de Antioquia, Colombia. © Loren Moss

Colombian Government Orders All Bars, Clubs, Casinos, Family Amusement Closed Immediately To The Public

Today, Colombia’s Ministers of Health and Social Protection and Commerce, Industry and Tourism (MinCIT) ordered all places of public gathering such as nightclubs, casinos, family fun centers, amusement parks, and meeting places closed, at least until April 15.

Posted On March 19, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Convicted narco trafficker & fugitive Daron Odell Jones. Photo Courtesy Fiscalia General de la Nación

Colombia Captures American Narco-Fugitive Attempting To Travel From México To UK

Colombia’s CTI (analogous to the US FBI) Captured fugitive American narco-trafficker Daron Odell Jones during a layover at the El Dorado Airport in Bogotá as he attempted to travel from Mexico to the UK on a fake British passport.

Posted On March 19, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Over 40 Foreigners Expelled From Colombia For Violating Coronavirus Quarantine Measures, Spot Inspections Continue

According to the Colombian government, it has expelled over 40 foreign nationals to date for violating quarantine orders. Surprise inspections will continue.

Posted On March 19, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Russian Man Goes On Shooting Spree In Barranquilla, Colombia: 4 Injured, Including 2 Police

A man identified as Camal Illich Nadjar Vetshev has been shot and captured by police after allegedly shooting a Venezuelan emigre & 2 police officers in Barranquilla, Colombia

Posted On March 19, 2020

, By Loren Moss

Photo credit: Juan Pablo Bello, Presidencia de la República

Colombians Banned From Returning To Colombia. Borders Completely Closed

This morning, Colombia’s President Ivan Duque announced that there will be no entry into Colombia by foreign travelers, regardless of nationality beginning this weekend and for a period of 30 days.

Posted On March 19, 2020

, By Loren Moss