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Because this vaccine confers immunity in a single dose, this USD 25 million shipment will provide immunity to 2.5 million Colombians. After landing in Bogota, the vaccine shipment will go to the Ministry of Health’s warehouse in El Dorado international airport.

Mihai Ionut Paunescu was placed at the disposal of Colombia’s Attorney General's Office after his arrest by the DIJIN investigative unit of the National Police. Paunescu is accused by US prosecutors as being part of the cybercriminal network that designed the 'Gozi' malware.

The Humanos 3D Foundation he established is busy providing advanced functional prosthetics to Colombians across the country; many victims of violence, others overcoming congenital medical issues or accidents.

Dr. Emily Pieracci of the CDC told US News Outlet NPR that during 2020, the CDC discovered over 450 cases of dogs arriving to the US from certain countries with false vaccination certificates, prompting the agency to issue the emergency order.

Viva recently inaugurated direct routes to Mexico City from Bogotá, and to Cancun from Medellín with four and three weekly flights, respectively. Similarly, in early August it will begin operations to Mexico City from Medellín, with four flights a week.

Travelers presenting COVID symptoms are still prohibited from flying, and travelers, foreign & domestic must report any symptoms to Colombian authorities. Masks must still be worn at all times in airports and commercial aircraft. Travelers to destinations from Colombia must...

In raids last Tuesday, 22 people were captured by court order and 3 more in flagrante delicto. In 28 raids, an arsenal containing short- and long-range firearms, different caliber ammunition and $97 million in cash was seized.

Colombia's own government human rights ombudsman has reported alarm at over 87 cases of disappearances in areas where there have been clashes between protestors or rioters and government security forces. While there have been incidents of looting and rioting, there have been...

The operation was allegedly masterminded by a Nigerian PR firm and a British nonprofit called Digital Good Governance for Africa that paid Nigerian Twitter trolls to tweet support for Alex Saab in an attempt to influence the judicial process in Cape Verde and broader public opinion.

Colombia has announced additional measures to reduce the risk of contagion by COVID-19. Movement restrictions in municipal areas will be triggered if hospital occupancy rates of hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) reach certain levels. These measures will be in effect from Monday,...