Remains of Three Missing Colombians Found at Medellin Landfill
After 20 years, the remains of three people missing since Colombia's Operation Orion in 2002 were found at Medellin's La Escombrera landfill, confirming suspicions of hundreds of families and validating their claims despite setbacks and prior denials.
Remains of Three Missing Colombians Found at Medellin Landfill
After 20 years, the remains of three people missing since Colombia's Operation Orion in 2002 were found at Medellin's La Escombrera landfill, confirming suspicions of hundreds of families and validating their claims despite setbacks and prior denials.
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32% Bias Score
Colombia Ordered to Restitute U'wa Indigenous Lands
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that Colombia violated the U'wa indigenous people's rights, ordering the cancellation of all mining and oil titles in their ancestral territory and the restitution of their lands within three years, marking a landmark decision for indigenous rights in C...
Colombia Ordered to Restitute U'wa Indigenous Lands
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that Colombia violated the U'wa indigenous people's rights, ordering the cancellation of all mining and oil titles in their ancestral territory and the restitution of their lands within three years, marking a landmark decision for indigenous rights in C...
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32% Bias Score
Dutch Police Bust Cocaine Ring, Seize 1.7 kg Cocaine and 450 kg Ketamine
Dutch police dismantled a cocaine processing facility in a former dairy factory in Oudwoude, Friesland on Tuesday, arresting eight suspects (three Colombians) and seizing 1.7 kg of processed cocaine, 360 kg of raw materials, and 250 kg of ketamine in other raids across the Netherlands and Belgium; t...
Dutch Police Bust Cocaine Ring, Seize 1.7 kg Cocaine and 450 kg Ketamine
Dutch police dismantled a cocaine processing facility in a former dairy factory in Oudwoude, Friesland on Tuesday, arresting eight suspects (three Colombians) and seizing 1.7 kg of processed cocaine, 360 kg of raw materials, and 250 kg of ketamine in other raids across the Netherlands and Belgium; t...
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56% Bias Score
Márquez Faces Backlash Over Handling of Sexual Harassment Allegations
Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez is facing criticism for her handling of sexual harassment allegations against her security advisor, Jhon Ruiz, after a controversial meeting where accusers and accused were brought face-to-face, contradicting established protocols; Márquez subsequently reques...
Márquez Faces Backlash Over Handling of Sexual Harassment Allegations
Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez is facing criticism for her handling of sexual harassment allegations against her security advisor, Jhon Ruiz, after a controversial meeting where accusers and accused were brought face-to-face, contradicting established protocols; Márquez subsequently reques...
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36% Bias Score
Germany Condemns Colombia Over Asylum Surge, Threatening Visa Restrictions
Germany condemned Colombia's increase in asylum applications—from 135 in 2018 to 3,500 in 2024—mostly rejected, prompting concerns about potential visa restrictions mirroring the UK's recent decision; this comes amid a debate in Germany over deporting 10 Colombian caregivers.
Germany Condemns Colombia Over Asylum Surge, Threatening Visa Restrictions
Germany condemned Colombia's increase in asylum applications—from 135 in 2018 to 3,500 in 2024—mostly rejected, prompting concerns about potential visa restrictions mirroring the UK's recent decision; this comes amid a debate in Germany over deporting 10 Colombian caregivers.
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56% Bias Score
Colombian Health Reform Debate Suspended Until 2025
Debate on Colombian President Gustavo Petro's health reform was suspended in the House of Representatives until February 2025 after 23 of 62 articles were approved, amid heated exchanges and procedural disagreements between government and opposition lawmakers.
Colombian Health Reform Debate Suspended Until 2025
Debate on Colombian President Gustavo Petro's health reform was suspended in the House of Representatives until February 2025 after 23 of 62 articles were approved, amid heated exchanges and procedural disagreements between government and opposition lawmakers.
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48% Bias Score
Cali Cartel Leader Seeks Peace Negotiator Role in Exchange for Asset Information
Imprisoned Cali Cartel leader Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela requested to become a Colombian peace negotiator, offering information on 6,000 allegedly misappropriated assets in exchange for immunity for his children; the request is currently under consideration by President Gustavo Petro.
Cali Cartel Leader Seeks Peace Negotiator Role in Exchange for Asset Information
Imprisoned Cali Cartel leader Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela requested to become a Colombian peace negotiator, offering information on 6,000 allegedly misappropriated assets in exchange for immunity for his children; the request is currently under consideration by President Gustavo Petro.
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32% Bias Score
San José Galleon: A Legal Battle Over Looted Gold
The Spanish galleon San José, sunk in Colombian waters in 1708, containing gold looted from indigenous groups, is at the center of a legal battle involving Sea Search Armada, indigenous communities, Spain, and Colombia, raising complex issues of ownership and cultural heritage.
San José Galleon: A Legal Battle Over Looted Gold
The Spanish galleon San José, sunk in Colombian waters in 1708, containing gold looted from indigenous groups, is at the center of a legal battle involving Sea Search Armada, indigenous communities, Spain, and Colombia, raising complex issues of ownership and cultural heritage.
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48% Bias Score
Large-Scale Cocaine Operation Busted in Friesland
Dutch and Belgian authorities busted a large-scale cocaine processing operation in a former Friesland dairy factory, arresting eight suspects (three Colombian) and seizing 1.7 kg of processed cocaine, 360 kg of cocaine-laced material, and 250 kg of ketamine in related raids across the Netherlands an...
Large-Scale Cocaine Operation Busted in Friesland
Dutch and Belgian authorities busted a large-scale cocaine processing operation in a former Friesland dairy factory, arresting eight suspects (three Colombian) and seizing 1.7 kg of processed cocaine, 360 kg of cocaine-laced material, and 250 kg of ketamine in related raids across the Netherlands an...
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24% Bias Score
Failed Colombian Financing Law to Cause Widespread Hardship
The failure of Colombia's Financing Law will cause cuts to housing, education, and electricity subsidies, impacting vulnerable populations and potentially leading to increased social unrest, similar to the 2021 protests but potentially more severe.
Failed Colombian Financing Law to Cause Widespread Hardship
The failure of Colombia's Financing Law will cause cuts to housing, education, and electricity subsidies, impacting vulnerable populations and potentially leading to increased social unrest, similar to the 2021 protests but potentially more severe.
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60% Bias Score
German Caregivers' Reprieve Highlights Immigration Challenges
Ten Colombian caregivers in a German nursing home, initially denied asylum, received a temporary reprieve after a public campaign highlighting Germany's healthcare worker shortage; their future status is pending a decision by a Lower Saxony commission.
German Caregivers' Reprieve Highlights Immigration Challenges
Ten Colombian caregivers in a German nursing home, initially denied asylum, received a temporary reprieve after a public campaign highlighting Germany's healthcare worker shortage; their future status is pending a decision by a Lower Saxony commission.
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48% Bias Score
Colombia's Central Bank to Make Cautious Interest Rate Cut Amidst Uncertainty
The Bank of the Republic in Colombia will likely cut interest rates by a maximum of 50 basis points this Friday, a decision influenced by internal changes within the bank, concerns about inflation despite its recent decrease, and external risks such as potential US protectionism and fiscal uncertain...
Colombia's Central Bank to Make Cautious Interest Rate Cut Amidst Uncertainty
The Bank of the Republic in Colombia will likely cut interest rates by a maximum of 50 basis points this Friday, a decision influenced by internal changes within the bank, concerns about inflation despite its recent decrease, and external risks such as potential US protectionism and fiscal uncertain...
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40% Bias Score