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57 Moments
2026
Pacto Histórico Emerges as Largest Bloc in Colombia’s 2026 Parliamentary Elections
2025
2021
2021 Protests Over Tax Reforms amid Economic Crisis and Unrest
2020
Protests Surge Over Police Brutality and Reform
2016
Peace Agreement signed with FARC, ending 50-year conflict.
Juan Manuel Santos wins Nobel Peace Prize for Colombia Peace efforts.
2008
Rescue of Ingrid Betancourt from FARC Captivity
2001
Colombia hosts the Copa America 2001, significant for boosting national morale and international sports engagement.
2000
TransMilenio Launch: Transforming Urban Transport Globally
First Olympic gold medal for Colombia, won by María Isabel Urrutia in weightlifting at the Sydney Olympics.
1993
Capture of Drug Lord Pablo Escobar account of the capture of notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar.
1991
Key Reforms in 1991 Constitution
1985
Tragedy at Armero: Deadly eruption and mudslide.
Palace of Justice Siege: M19 guerrilla vs Colombian government tragedy.
1982
Nobel Prize in Literature awarded to Gabriel García Márquez, highlighting Colombian literature globally.
1964
The Rise of FARC
1961
Tropical Storm Hattie devastates San Andrés Island
1958
1954
1953
Military Coup by General Gustavo Rojas Pinilla
1948
Assassination of prominent political leader in Bogotá
1928
Banana Massacre: United Fruit Company Workers Killed
1923
Iconic Tequendama Falls Hotel: Symbol of Progress
1903
Panama's separation from Colombia with U.S. backing, influencing the construction of the Panama Canal.