Manizales

American

[mah-nee-sah-les] / ˌmɑ niˈsɑ lɛs /

noun

a city in W Colombia.

Manizales British

/ ˌmænɪˈzɑːlɛs, maniˈθales /

noun

a city in W Colombia, in the Cordillera Central of the Andes at an altitude of 2100 m (7000 ft): commercial centre of a rich coffee-growing area. Pop: 401 000 (2005 est)

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Bullfighting was introduced in Colombia by the Spanish during colonial times and became very popular, drawing thousands of spectators to large bullrings in cities such as Bogotá, Medellín and Manizales.

From BBC

The candidate, who is the front-runner in Colombia’s presidential election, had been set to travel to the region, including the city of Manizales, on Tuesday and Wednesday, ahead of the vote on May 29.

From Reuters

Petro, a former M-19 guerrilla and mayor of Bogota, was scheduled to travel to the region, including the city of Manizales, on Tuesday and Wednesday, ahead of the scheduled vote on May 29.

From Reuters

A video recorded in the western city of Manizales purports to show police gassing a bus filled with people.

From Washington Post

Capital Bogotá and the cities of Manizales, Armenia, Tunja, Barranquilla, Monteria, Leticia and Pereira are under observation for increasing cases and deaths, Duque said, while Medellin, Cali, Santa Marta and Barranquilla are also being watched for decreasing intensive care unit capacity.

From Reuters

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