Barranquilla Events and Development
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Barranquilla is preparing to host the 2026 Sabor Barranquilla gastronomic fair, featuring La Guajira and Curaçao. The city is also advancing plans to host a historic IndyCar race, a first for South America. However, a court annulled the resolution creating the Sibus intelligent public transport system due to a lack of required studies.
Johnny Vizcaíno: The Painter Leading Barranquilla's Culture Scene
Johnny Vizcaíno, the acting Secretary of Culture and Heritage in Barranquilla, has a career path that began long before his public service. He started as a visual artist and community leader, driven by the conviction that "culture is the most powerful tool to transform the world." This belief guided his work, merging artistic expression with social initiatives. Vizcaíno's journey into public servi…
32 kilos of marijuana seized in parcel bound for Barranquilla
Authorities in Colombia have intercepted a significant drug shipment, seizing 32 kilograms of marijuana concealed within a parcel bound for the city of Barranquilla. The discovery was made by units fr…
Barranquilla health authorities close clinic's plastic surgery unit after patient death
The health secretariat of Barranquilla has ordered the temporary preventive closure of the plastic surgery and aesthetic service at Clínica Diamanti. This action was taken after health authorities con…
