This chapter describes some of the main events of science communication during the last 60 years in Colombia. According to some authors, this history can be traced back to the mid-19th century. However, much research and archival work is needed to confirm this earlier point of origin. We have chosen the 1960s as a starting point for two reasons. First, it was the beginning of the institutionalisation of scientific policy in the country and consequently of government support to science communication activities. Second, this period has been widely studied by several authors and its activities have been documented (
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