News of colon

‘It will not be the same’ – Teatro Colón lowers curtain for coronavirus

09-05-2020 08:49 Pandemic has brought down the curtain at capital’s famed and mythical theatre for the second time in almost a century of existence.

Tourism

Buenos Aires Bus, City's sightseeing bus for tourists, gets a reboot

05-03-2020 12:00 Renewed 'Bus Turístico' service began on March 1. Buses now have wifi and cell phone charging systems. Rides will be available every 20 minutes.

by Claudio Corsalini

LGBTQ+

Transgender singer María Castillo de Lima shines at Teatro Colón

23-12-2019 10:13 María Castillo de Lima is paving the way for change in the rigid world of opera. Taking the stage at the historic Teatro Colón, she is charming everyone with a perfect soprano range to accompany her transition.

Berlin Wall

‘Only love can bring down walls’: Berlin Wall given Argentine twist

06-12-2019 20:32 Artist and artistic director for Editorial Perfil, Pablo Temes, gives a piece of the Berlin Wall a new face to mark the 30th birthday of Noticias magazine. The honour was all his, he told the Times.

by Maria Gracia Santillana

Murder in Colón

Body of architect and LGBTQ activist found dead in brutal stabbing

03-12-2019 19:12 An 18-year-old has been taken into custody as a suspect in the death of Pablo Fullana Borsato, who was stabbed approximately 70 times, according to reports. Following killing, activists call for wider probe into hate crimes.

Copa Sudamericana

Colón dare to dream as they prepare for historic Copa Sudamericana final

08-11-2019 11:16 Santa Fe side has arrived in Paraguayan capital, where they hope to make history against Ecuador's Independiente del Valle in the final of the Copa Sudamericana.

COPA LIBERTADORES

Copa Libertadores final once more troubles South America

31-10-2019 17:02 One year on, South American football faces a familiar question: Where will the final of Copa Libertadores be played?

OBITUARY

Award-winning journalist Marcelo Zlotogwiazda dies aged 61

15-10-2019 23:56 Tributes pour in from fellow journalists and politicians from across the spectrum, after writer, economist and reporter dies after losing battle against colon cancer.

Copa Sudamericana

Penalty shoot-out drama takes Colón into Copa Sudamericana final

27-09-2019 01:01 Santa Fe side one step from glory, after defeating Brazilian side Atlético Mineiro 4-3 on penalties. They will face Independiente del Valle of Ecuador in the final on November 9 in Asunción.