New Locations to Get Civica Metro Cards
You can now buy your Civica at these three new places Medellin’s residents and visitors rely on the Cívica card also know in spanish as “Tarjeta Cívica”, a reloadable transit card, for accessing public transportation in the city. Due to the high demand for the card, the Medellin Metro has opened new points of sale […]
VivaAir Suspending Flights: What Is Going On?
Viva Air, the Colombian low-cost airline, may cease operations due to its ongoing financial crisis, affecting over a million customers who have purchased tickets. The company’s board of directors is said to have decided to ground its entire fleet and liquidate its assets. The airline’s finances have been under scrutiny, and the board concluded that […]
Another scopolamine attack, this time in Itagui
Scopolamine, also known as “the Devil’s Breath,” is a dangerous drug that has been used in robberies and other crimes in Colombia for years. It is a powerful substance that can cause its victims to lose consciousness, memory, and even free will. Unfortunately, Itagüí, a municipality in the Aburrá Valley in Colombia, has recently experienced […]
Murders Declining in Medellin 2022
Medellin, the capital of Antioquia, saw a reduction in the number of murders in 2022 compared to the previous year. The local government, under the leadership of Daniel Quintero, noted a decrease in violent deaths and the city is on track to have one of the most peaceful Decembers in recent years. As of December […]
Construction of the third metro line in Medellin will start this month
The city of Medellin, which has never stopped improving, will soon advance in the construction of its third Metro line, according to the Mayor of the capital of Antioquia, Daniel Quintero Calle. This new line, known as the 80 line, will consist of 14 kilometers and 17 stations. It is expected to impact approximately one […]
Starlink Satellite Internet, Is Now Available in Colombia
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, is now available in Colombia In 2022 the Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies gave the green light to Starlink to run. As indicated by MinTIC, the expectation is that with the entry of this enterprise, the eventual fortification of 5G in Colombia will be made possible. The Ministry’s […]
Coltejer: A Tale of Rise and Fall in the Colombian Textile Industry
Coltejer, the leading textile company in Colombia, recently announced the liquidation of its last five employees and its decision to focus on selling its properties. This move marks the end of an era for the company, which played a significant role in the country’s industrial development. Founded in 1907 with just 12 workers and four […]
Recovery of the Restaurant Sector in Medellín
If you have ever been to Medellin you will know that there’s a variety of restaurants, bars, and cafes you can find, and if you have yet to visit Medellin you will be amazed on what Medellin has to offer. The restaurant industry in Medellin is still recovering after the hard years of the pandemic. […]
The Looping Park Amusement Park Arrives in Medellín
Now the Museum of Modern Art in Medellín has a neighbor: an amusement park called Looping Park which is located in the Ciudad del Río sector and which is open to all types of public, from children, young people and adults. The amusement park will be in the city for the Christmas season (it is […]
Colombia Reverts Airline Tax Changes to Pre-Covid Levels
During the Covid 19 pandemic, travel restrictions were placed on many, if not most, countries worldwide. As an obvious consequence, industries that depend on people’s travels for their welfare were hardest hit. The airline industry was particularly hard hit, as they managed with notoriously slim profit margins even during regular times. One of the measures […]