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Icetex Eliminates Student Loan Subsidies, Sparking Educational Access Concerns in Colombia
The Colombian government's elimination of interest rate subsidies on Icetex student loans, due to fiscal constraints, will impact approximately 300,000 students and graduates, increasing loan costs by 12.2% to 17.2% annually and contradicting President Petro's campaign promises.
Icetex Eliminates Student Loan Subsidies, Sparking Educational Access Concerns in Colombia
The Colombian government's elimination of interest rate subsidies on Icetex student loans, due to fiscal constraints, will impact approximately 300,000 students and graduates, increasing loan costs by 12.2% to 17.2% annually and contradicting President Petro's campaign promises.
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52% Bias Score
Colombian Centre Showcases Indigenous Building Techniques, Funded by Ikea-Linked Charity
In rural Colombia, architect Ana María Gutiérrez's Centre for Regeneration uses indigenous techniques to build sustainable structures, collaborating with communities to preserve ancient skills and advocate for land rights, partially funded by the Re:Arc Institute, linked to Ikea.
Colombian Centre Showcases Indigenous Building Techniques, Funded by Ikea-Linked Charity
In rural Colombia, architect Ana María Gutiérrez's Centre for Regeneration uses indigenous techniques to build sustainable structures, collaborating with communities to preserve ancient skills and advocate for land rights, partially funded by the Re:Arc Institute, linked to Ikea.
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44% Bias Score
Curfew Imposed in Cúcuta Following Explosive Attacks
Following explosive attacks on police and toll facilities in Cúcuta, Colombia, on Wednesday night, authorities imposed a curfew from 7 PM Thursday to 6 AM Friday, and suspended classes for Friday; one police officer was injured, but there were no reported deaths.
Curfew Imposed in Cúcuta Following Explosive Attacks
Following explosive attacks on police and toll facilities in Cúcuta, Colombia, on Wednesday night, authorities imposed a curfew from 7 PM Thursday to 6 AM Friday, and suspended classes for Friday; one police officer was injured, but there were no reported deaths.
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24% Bias Score
Bomb Attacks in Colombia Near Venezuelan Border
Four bomb attacks, including a car bomb, struck Villa del Rosario and Cúcuta, Colombia, on February 19-20, 2025, injuring at least five and destroying a toll booth; the ELN is suspected.
Bomb Attacks in Colombia Near Venezuelan Border
Four bomb attacks, including a car bomb, struck Villa del Rosario and Cúcuta, Colombia, on February 19-20, 2025, injuring at least five and destroying a toll booth; the ELN is suspected.
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40% Bias Score
High-Level Conflict Rocks Colombian President Petro's Administration
A public clash between Augusto Rodríguez, head of Colombia's National Protection Unit, and Armando Benedetti, President Petro's chief of staff, exposes deep divisions within the president's inner circle, involving accusations of campaign finance irregularities and threats of violence.
High-Level Conflict Rocks Colombian President Petro's Administration
A public clash between Augusto Rodríguez, head of Colombia's National Protection Unit, and Armando Benedetti, President Petro's chief of staff, exposes deep divisions within the president's inner circle, involving accusations of campaign finance irregularities and threats of violence.
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52% Bias Score
Colombia: LGBTQ+ Community Forcibly Displaced Amidst Catatumbo Violence
In January 2025, at least 54,000 people were forcibly displaced from Colombia's Catatumbo region due to an offensive by the ELN and dissident FARC, disproportionately affecting the LGBTQ+ community following threats and violence; despite their inclusion in peace talks, the armed groups targeted LGBT...
Colombia: LGBTQ+ Community Forcibly Displaced Amidst Catatumbo Violence
In January 2025, at least 54,000 people were forcibly displaced from Colombia's Catatumbo region due to an offensive by the ELN and dissident FARC, disproportionately affecting the LGBTQ+ community following threats and violence; despite their inclusion in peace talks, the armed groups targeted LGBT...
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36% Bias Score
Spoorloos" Canceled After Wrong Family Matches
The Dutch television program "Spoorloos", which aired since February 1990 and facilitated over 800 family reunions, has been canceled due to multiple cases where participants were incorrectly linked to families, particularly between 1998-2008, resulting in significant distress for those affected.
Spoorloos" Canceled After Wrong Family Matches
The Dutch television program "Spoorloos", which aired since February 1990 and facilitated over 800 family reunions, has been canceled due to multiple cases where participants were incorrectly linked to families, particularly between 1998-2008, resulting in significant distress for those affected.
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52% Bias Score
Colombian Governors Criticize Petro's Regional Funding Reform at Meeting
Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with 32 governors to sign a constitutional reform increasing regional funding, but the meeting was dominated by governors' criticism over slow disbursement of funds for the school feeding program, insufficient infrastructure progress, and perceived lack of natio...
Colombian Governors Criticize Petro's Regional Funding Reform at Meeting
Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with 32 governors to sign a constitutional reform increasing regional funding, but the meeting was dominated by governors' criticism over slow disbursement of funds for the school feeding program, insufficient infrastructure progress, and perceived lack of natio...
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44% Bias Score
Colombia Appoints Retired General as Minister of Defense, Breaking with Tradition
Colombian President Gustavo Petro appointed recently retired Air Force General Pedro Sánchez as the new Minister of Defense, breaking a 30-year tradition of civilian leadership in this role, sparking concerns among security experts.
Colombia Appoints Retired General as Minister of Defense, Breaking with Tradition
Colombian President Gustavo Petro appointed recently retired Air Force General Pedro Sánchez as the new Minister of Defense, breaking a 30-year tradition of civilian leadership in this role, sparking concerns among security experts.
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44% Bias Score
Colombia Appoints Military General as Defense Minister, Breaking 35-Year Tradition
Colombian President Gustavo Petro appointed General Pedro Sánchez as Minister of Defense, ending a 35-year tradition of civilian leadership in the ministry; Sánchez will transition to civilian status before assuming the role, marking a significant shift in Colombian military-political dynamics.
Colombia Appoints Military General as Defense Minister, Breaking 35-Year Tradition
Colombian President Gustavo Petro appointed General Pedro Sánchez as Minister of Defense, ending a 35-year tradition of civilian leadership in the ministry; Sánchez will transition to civilian status before assuming the role, marking a significant shift in Colombian military-political dynamics.
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36% Bias Score
Colombia Relaunches Agrarian Reform to Address Land Inequality and Build Peace
Colombia's government relaunched its agrarian reform on February 21-22, 2024, in Chicoral, Tolima, aiming to redistribute land and foster sustainable agriculture, reversing the impacts of the 1972 Chicoral Pact that halted previous efforts.
Colombia Relaunches Agrarian Reform to Address Land Inequality and Build Peace
Colombia's government relaunched its agrarian reform on February 21-22, 2024, in Chicoral, Tolima, aiming to redistribute land and foster sustainable agriculture, reversing the impacts of the 1972 Chicoral Pact that halted previous efforts.
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64% Bias Score
Petro's Social Reforms Face Crucial Test in Colombia
President Gustavo Petro of Colombia is facing a crucial deadline to pass three key social reforms before the upcoming elections. His pension reform has already been passed by the legislature but now faces a potential rejection by the Constitutional Court. He is attempting to regain legislative suppo...
Petro's Social Reforms Face Crucial Test in Colombia
President Gustavo Petro of Colombia is facing a crucial deadline to pass three key social reforms before the upcoming elections. His pension reform has already been passed by the legislature but now faces a potential rejection by the Constitutional Court. He is attempting to regain legislative suppo...
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56% Bias Score
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