Bogotá is a safe city: mayor

Bogotá mayor Samuel Moreno defended his security policy Tuesday before Congress that criticized him for letting security in the capital slip. Moreno disagrees and reiterates that Bogotá is Latin America's fourth safest city.

The Polo Democrático mayor's come under fierce criticism by the coalition in Congress, because of rising crime rates and an increased sense of insecurity among citizens of the capital.

"The insecurity situation in Bogotá indicates that we are walking backwards. We are returning to the years that the people weren't able to cross the street without being attacked," House Representative for Bogotá David Luna said.

"Between 1993 and 2006, Bogotá witnessed a continuous reduction of homicide rates, going from 60 murders per 100,000 inhabitants to 18,8 murders per the same number of people. During the administration of mayor Samuel Moreno the situation has reversed completely: The murderrate rose 4.6% and went from 18.8 to 19.2 between 2007 and 2008 (...)Robberies saw a 36.61 increase in the first half of 2008. The number of psysical assaults rose 2.17% during the same period and the number of sex crimes rose 39.9%," the Representative added.

Moreno defended his policy saying Bogotá is Latin America's fourth safest city and that "there is a compromise between this administration and all organisms of the State to guarantee the security of those living in the capital."

The mayor added his administration invested 1.2 trillion (US$467 million) in security during his four years as mayor and highlighted the intervention in 31 areas in the city, where the municipality is working to improve the quality of life.

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NEW “ANDRES CARNE DE RES” IN BOGOTA !!

In four floors of the Centro Comercial El Retiro in the pink zone, does the Bogota headquarters of one of the most prestigious restaurants in Latin America, Andrés Carne de Res was inaugurated in September 2009 after much speculation about its opening.

With the same texture to the already established giants Chia, Andrew DC (Hearts) keeps the artistic and rustic essence that both differentiates this restaurant from the rest. Bogota headquarters, plus open daily and offer breakfast on Sundays, is a difference in three stages which can occur between other musical shows, and its structure made the top allows the circus games that excite both its creator, Andrew Jaramillo.

The kitchen, watch the original flavor of a site that is characterized by good time. Likewise, music, and playful dedcoración are players within the halls, broken stairs and and balconies.
More than 2,000 square meters of construction, 800 direct and 200 indirect jobs, their 361 tables, 2075 chairs, visited by more than 3,000 people in one day, the four remaining open, speak clearly an almost perfect gear, front which still remains Jaramillo, the 'Gaviero', as he said, guiding a ship that has taken a new course, which includes the opening of his restaurant Andrew DC, Bogota, on 18 August.

"Andrew is a great recycler of all Colombian popular iconography handled with humor and respect, but, above all, with positivism. That's what time and project wanted to achieve in this great collection, unique and exclusive. We wanted to pay tribute single but with all the good vibes, 'bacanería' and joy that characterizes us, "said Helda Diaz, CEET content manager.

For it is ultimately a way to position further its brand and to dream, why not, with little time to become a franchise like Juan Valdez, which may lead Colombia's friendly face to everyone.


http://www.andrescarnederes.com

The museum

On 28 July 2001, date on which it met the 178 years since the founding of the National Museum of Colombia, its director, presented the works of the Comprehensive Restoration Project Building began twelve years ago.

The day is open to the public all of its permanent exhibition rooms totally renovated:
17 spaces that are on display, about 2,500 objects in the collection of art, history, ethnography and archeology.

For the restoration, the National Museum undertook a thorough analysis of their vocation and mission that led him to formulate the 'reprogramming and design of the National Museum', by which it established a clear agenda to follow museum and museum.

Thus, the National Museum of Colombia took on the task of improving its headquarters, rethink its mission and design a high-tech museology, according to public needs.
this is an awesome place to visit if you want to learn more of the culture of Bogotá y can find it in 7 th avenue with 28 street.

www.bogotaturismo.gov.co/atractivos/museos/

Natural Gas

This was announced through a statement, the company Gas Natural SA ESP, responsible for marketing the fuel, but gave no explanation on the reasons for the new suspension.


Superservicios punish and investigate Ecopetrol for gas crisis

. they noted that "for reasons beyond his control" was again forced to stop from midnight, the commercialization of gas which at least about 120 thousand vehicles are mobilized in the capital and in the two municipalities in Cundinamarca. De estos, cerca de 20 mil son taxis. Of these, about 20 thousand are taxis.

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Pardo & Petro won

On Sunday two important oppoistion parties, the Liberal Party and the Polo Democratico Alternativo, chose their presidential candidates. Rafael Pardo won the liberal consult by a landslide as was expected but the result in the Polo Democrático surprised everyone. The leading candidate was Carlos Gaviria, an intellectual and former magistrate of the Constitutional Court who promises to build a truly radical left, but instead voters chose Gustavo Petro, a former M-19 guerrilla member who is now one of the country's best senators. He represents a more moderate left and is willing to form a coalition with other opposition parties. In general there was a low turnout, a worrying presage for the opposition.

http://www.polodemocratico.org.co/root/index.php

Culture

Cultural attractions in Bogotá:
Bogota is known as the Athens of South America due to the cultured nature of its inhabitants who feast on the city's inspirational treats. The Candelaria alone boasts close to 500 artistic and educational institutions. Calle 10 in the Candelaria is home to several museums, the opulent Cristobal Colon theatre, the Palacio San Carlos and then opens onto the grandeur of the Plaza de Bolivar, with the Presidential Palace, Cathedral and Courts of Justice.
Nightlife in Bogotá:
There is something for every taste here in Bogota. The Zona T is a stretch of pedestrianised streets lined with cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs. The Zona T is in the heart of the Zona Rosa where most night time attractions can be found. Fear not, this is not a place solely for tourists, Bogotanos frequent here in their droves.
Restaurants in Bogotá:
As you would expect from a capital city you can sink your teeth into just about any type of cuisine from Peruvian to Mediterranean to Eastern.
At Tinaja y Tizon (Calle 119 No 6-06) they specialize in grilled meats and typical Colombian dishes of ajiaco (hearty corn and potato based chicken soup) and from 20:00 you can also listen to live music.
In the center of Bogota you can find a lot of Bogotá’s culture like the famous “chorro de quebedo” that was where the city was founded. Also, there are the classical houses of bogota. For last, the theather and the cuenteros represent alto the culture of bogota.



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