General strike being called on March 31 by 21 transport unions, covering sea, land and air transport. Transport unions have picked March 31 for the next general strike while at the same time sending signals that a reunification among transport unions is on the cards. Citing continued frustrations over the government’s lack of a response […]
The U.S. Embassy would like to call attention to news reports of vehicles being attacked with stones and other debris in the areas between La Dehesa and Cerro Dieciocho / La Ermita. These areas, both north and south of the river, could be at risk for further attacks. The U.S. Embassy urges caution in these […]
Gov’t to order mandatory conciliation on pilots strike The government has threatened to order mandatory conciliation if the pilots union APLA moves forward with the national strike called for tomorrow to protest against layoffs in SOL airlines. “The entire system cannot be affected by a labour dispute in one of its companies,” Cabinet Chief Jorge […]
Volcanic activity On October 21, 2014, Colombian authorities raised the level of activity of volcanos Chiles and Cerro Negro (Nariño Department) from yellow to orange, which means that an eruption is probable within days or weeks. Follow the advice of local authorities. See Servicio Geológico Colombiano (in Spanish) for more information. http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/colombia
‘20,000 pesos isn’t enough to live on,’ says union leader, buses remain key question The country’s air traffic is likely to grind to a halt on Thursday as the Aeronautical Technical Personnel Association (APTA) announced its support for the national strike called by the anti-government factions of the CGT and CTA umbrella unions under the […]
Countrywide– Air traffic controllers threaten 24-hour strike on June 19. The planned strike action may affect both domestic and international flights. e-Travel Alerts Update