All articles tagged with #bogota
Originally Published 5 months ago — by NPR
In Bogotá, a scam involving tire-puncturers called pinchallantas leads motorists to repair shops that overcharge or damage tires further, with authorities cracking down on suspected collusion to protect drivers from costly and deceptive repairs.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
A high-profile assassination attempt on Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay in Bogotá has shocked the nation, with videos capturing the attack and raising fears of a return to Colombia's past violence. Uribe remains in critical condition after being shot during a campaign event, amid ongoing political tensions and violence linked to armed groups and government policies.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CBS News
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck central Colombia, felt in cities including Bogota, Medellin, Cali, and Manizales, causing residents to evacuate and sparking assessments of potential damage, with no immediate reports of casualties.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Financial Times
Colombian opposition senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot in Bogotá, sustaining critical injuries, in an attack that has shocked the nation and raised concerns over rising political violence amid increasing tensions between government and opposition figures.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Euronews
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Bogota, Colombia, causing widespread sensation but no immediate casualties or damage, with additional tremors reported in the area.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
Colombian senator and presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe was shot at a campaign event in Bogotá and is in critical condition, amid escalating political tensions and ongoing conflict in the country. The attack, which recalled past decades of violence, has prompted a major investigation, with authorities offering a reward for information and condemning the violence.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Reuters
Colombian Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe was shot in Bogota during a campaign event, with a suspect arrested and his condition reported as serious; the attack has been condemned by authorities and is under investigation.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Bloomberg
Colombian presidential candidate and senator Miguel Uribe was shot at an event in Bogota, with his condition unknown; the gunman has been detained, and the attack was condemned by government officials, highlighting ongoing concerns about political violence in Colombia.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Bogotá, Colombia is facing a severe water crisis due to drought caused by El Niño, with reservoirs at historic lows and water supplies rationed. The mayor has asked residents to shower together and even consider abandoning daily hygiene practices to conserve water. The city has implemented rotating water cuts in different zones, and there are concerns about the dwindling water supply for the 10 million people in the capital. Other Latin American cities, such as Mexico City and Guatemala, are also grappling with water shortages and wildfires.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Millions of residents in Bogotá, Colombia, are being forced to ration drinking water as the city's reservoirs have reached critically low levels, with the mayor urging people to save water. The shortage is attributed to long weeks without rain due to the El Niño phenomenon, affecting the Chingaza water system that supplies 70% of the city's drinking water. The Bogotá Aqueduct and Sewer Company has implemented alternating suspensions or rationing of drinking water, affecting over 10 million people, and is advising water-saving measures such as reusing rainwater and reducing shower and irrigation usage.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Bogotá, Colombia's capital, will implement water rationing measures due to historically low reservoir levels exacerbated by the El Niño climate pattern, affecting around 9 million people. The country has been experiencing long periods without rain since June 2023, prompting the government to issue a natural disaster decree to combat the devastating effects of El Niño, including wildfires and water stress. This move comes as Colombia joins Mexico in facing severe water crises due to abnormally low rainfall, longer dry periods, and high temperatures.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
An American expat in Bogota met a woman on a dating app and was drugged, waking up without his passport and belongings. The US Embassy in Bogota issued a warning about the risks of using dating apps and meeting strangers alone. There have been at least eight "suspicious deaths" of American citizens in Medellin, and the embassy has seen an increase in reports of robbery cases involving online dating apps. Colombian authorities have arrested and prosecuted individuals who have drugged and robbed foreigners, but there is a need for a new approach to responding to such cases.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WAMU 88.5
Bogotá, known for its notorious traffic congestion, is finally getting a metro system with the help of China. The Colombian capital has long struggled with its transportation infrastructure, but the new metro project aims to alleviate the city's traffic woes. China has agreed to provide financial and technical assistance for the construction of the metro, which is expected to greatly improve the city's public transportation system.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
Bogotá, Colombia, known for having some of the worst traffic in the world, is finally building a metro system with help from China. The first line of the metro, an elevated train running 14 miles from the outskirts to the city center, is set to open in 2028. The metro, along with dedicated bus lanes, bike paths, and sidewalks, aims to transform the city and alleviate congestion. Bogotá's roads were poorly designed, lacking express lanes and traffic lights, causing bottlenecks and slow speeds. The city's bus rapid transit system, TransMilenio, built 25 years ago, has failed to keep up with the growing population. Efforts to build a metro have been hindered by politics and changing plans by successive mayors. However, construction is now underway, and the metro will eventually include three lines and combine elevated trains with subways. City officials are also promoting alternative means of transport and expanding bike paths and bus lanes.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
A 26-year-old woman, María Moreno, fell to her death while attempting to flee a seventh-floor apartment in Bogotá, Colombia, after a 6.3 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershock rattled the capital city. Moreno, who was locked in her friend's room, tried to scale down the building's facade but lost her grip and fell to the ground. The earthquake caused buildings to sway, damaged structures, and trapped residents in elevators. Videos posted on social media showed glasses and bottles falling from shelves, while a patch of ornate stonework fell from the ceiling of Colombia's House of Representatives.