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Petro Shifts Colombian Politics Towards Social Rights Ahead of 2026 Elections

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced a government-legislature rift and an unprecedented executive-led consultation to shift the focus of the 2026 elections towards social rights, amid a breakdown in trust due to alleged corruption scandals within the Unidad de Gestión de Riesgo (Disaster Risk...

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Brazil Edges Colombia in World Cup Qualifier

In a fiercely contested South American World Cup qualifier, Brazil defeated Colombia 2-1 at home, with Raphinha scoring a penalty and Vinicius Junior netting a late deflected goal; the win propels Brazil to second place in the standings.

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Colombia Falls to Brazil in World Cup Qualifier, Drops to Sixth Place

Colombia lost to Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier in Brasilia on Thursday, dropping to sixth place in the standings despite a goal from James Rodríguez and another from Luis Díaz, while Brazil climbed to second place.

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US Deports Long-Term Residents Despite Clean Record

Gladys and Nelson González, a couple with three US-citizen daughters and a clean criminal record, were deported to Colombia after 35 years in the US following a routine visit to immigration authorities, despite years of attempts to legalize their status.

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Bogotá Traffic Cameras Reduce Fatalities by 25%

Bogotá's traffic cameras, both automated and semi-automated, have reduced traffic fatalities by 25% and saved approximately 30 lives annually in the last two years by detecting infractions such as speeding, ignoring traffic signals, and violating 'Pico y Placa' restrictions; all cameras are clearly ...

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Renewed Colombian Conflict Displaces 50,000, Halts Peacebuilding

Renewed armed conflict in Colombia's Catatumbo region, bordering Venezuela, has displaced over 50,000 people in two months, halting peacebuilding projects and reversing progress made since the 2016 peace agreement; the violence is driven by competition for control of coca cultivation and trafficking...

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Colombia Appoints New Finance Minister Amidst Growing Fiscal Crisis

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro appointed Germán Ávila as the new Minister of Finance, replacing Diego Guevara, amidst a widening fiscal deficit of 6.8% of GDP and a public debt of 60% of GDP in 2024; Ávila's appointment, prioritizing increased public spending, reflects the President's economic v...

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Ecopetrol Faces "Iguana Papers" Scandal: Whistleblower Reveals Extensive Environmental Damage

Former Ecopetrol engineer Andrés Olarte leaked internal documents, dubbed the "Iguana Papers," revealing over 800 cases of unreported environmental damage, including methane emissions, water contamination, and the surveillance of activists; independent investigations corroborate these claims, sparki...

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Operation Mito Trial Concludes: Sito Miñanco Faces 31.5 Years

The trial of Operation Mito, involving 43 defendants accused of drug trafficking and money laundering, concluded Friday, with key defendant José Ramón Prado Bugallo ('Sito Miñanco') facing 31.5 years imprisonment for allegedly importing nearly four tons of cocaine and laundering over €11 million. Th...

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German Healthcare System Fails Anorexic Refugee Due to Language Barrier

Seventeen-year-old Sofía, a Colombian refugee in Germany with severe anorexia, was denied adequate hospital treatment due to a lack of Spanish-speaking therapists, exposing systemic failures in healthcare access for refugees and highlighting the low recognition rate for Colombian asylum seekers.

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Colombian Mayors Reject Petro's Civic Day Call

Mayors of Colombia's main cities rejected President Gustavo Petro's call for a civic day in support of his labor reform, creating a political clash between national and local governments.

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Colombia's Rural Energy Poverty: Deforestation, Health Impacts, and Sustainable Solutions

In rural Colombia, energy poverty is 11 times higher than in cities, affecting 10 million people who rely on wood and charcoal for cooking, causing deforestation and health issues; however, biodigesters and solar panels offer sustainable alternatives.

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