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State Capture in Colombia: A Deepening Crisis
A Colombian author describes their country's state as captured by a small group controlling key positions, misappropriating public funds, and hindering governance for almost two decades; this situation is compared to similar phenomena in Russia, China, and the US.
State Capture in Colombia: A Deepening Crisis
A Colombian author describes their country's state as captured by a small group controlling key positions, misappropriating public funds, and hindering governance for almost two decades; this situation is compared to similar phenomena in Russia, China, and the US.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Colombian Liberal Party Proposes Labor Reform Bill Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Colombian Liberal Party submitted a four-article bill to the Senate, proposing increased nighttime work pay and weekend/holiday surcharges, similar to President Petro's failed labor reform, aiming to improve workers' rights and gain electoral support ahead of the 2026 elections.
Colombian Liberal Party Proposes Labor Reform Bill Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Colombian Liberal Party submitted a four-article bill to the Senate, proposing increased nighttime work pay and weekend/holiday surcharges, similar to President Petro's failed labor reform, aiming to improve workers' rights and gain electoral support ahead of the 2026 elections.
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44% Bias Score
Colombian Town Models Sustainable Living in the Amazon
Located in the Colombian Amazon, Puerto Nariño is a municipality where vehicles are banned, fostering exceptional cleanliness and attracting tourists; its Indigenous-led sustainability initiatives, including water recycling and wildlife monitoring, contribute to its ecological success.
Colombian Town Models Sustainable Living in the Amazon
Located in the Colombian Amazon, Puerto Nariño is a municipality where vehicles are banned, fostering exceptional cleanliness and attracting tourists; its Indigenous-led sustainability initiatives, including water recycling and wildlife monitoring, contribute to its ecological success.
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52% Bias Score
Colombia Approves Bill to Aid Children Orphaned by Feminicide
Colombia's Congress approved a bill providing educational, psychosocial, and financial aid to children orphaned by feminicide, addressing a critical gap in support for at least 23,000 children who lost their mothers to this violence in the last decade, following years of advocacy from affected famil...
Colombia Approves Bill to Aid Children Orphaned by Feminicide
Colombia's Congress approved a bill providing educational, psychosocial, and financial aid to children orphaned by feminicide, addressing a critical gap in support for at least 23,000 children who lost their mothers to this violence in the last decade, following years of advocacy from affected famil...
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28% Bias Score
Veolia Accused of Illegal Discharge Causing Mercury Contamination in Colombia
Global Witness accuses Veolia of illegally discharging untreated leachate from the San Silvestre landfill in Colombia, contaminating nearby wetlands with mercury levels 25 times above safety limits, despite Veolia's claims of compliance and governmental reports.
Veolia Accused of Illegal Discharge Causing Mercury Contamination in Colombia
Global Witness accuses Veolia of illegally discharging untreated leachate from the San Silvestre landfill in Colombia, contaminating nearby wetlands with mercury levels 25 times above safety limits, despite Veolia's claims of compliance and governmental reports.
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44% Bias Score
Colombian Court Releases Former Medellin Cartel Boss
Former Medellin Cartel boss Carlos Lehder, 75, was released in Colombia on Monday after a judge ruled his 24-year drug trafficking sentence, issued in 1995, had expired; he was arrested Friday upon arrival in Bogota but freed due to the sentence expiration.
Colombian Court Releases Former Medellin Cartel Boss
Former Medellin Cartel boss Carlos Lehder, 75, was released in Colombia on Monday after a judge ruled his 24-year drug trafficking sentence, issued in 1995, had expired; he was arrested Friday upon arrival in Bogota but freed due to the sentence expiration.
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44% Bias Score
Colombia Extends Intervention of Troubled Health Provider Nueva EPS
Colombia's Superintendencia de Salud extended the intervention of the Nueva EPS health maintenance organization for another year due to unresolved financial issues, a \$1.2 billion debt to providers, and rising complaints, despite government intervention in 2024.
Colombia Extends Intervention of Troubled Health Provider Nueva EPS
Colombia's Superintendencia de Salud extended the intervention of the Nueva EPS health maintenance organization for another year due to unresolved financial issues, a \$1.2 billion debt to providers, and rising complaints, despite government intervention in 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Cauca Violence Threatens Colombian Elections
In Cauca, Colombia, escalating violence mirrors the Pablo Escobar era, with bombings and insurgent support from the local population, jeopardizing the upcoming elections, as evidenced by the recent kidnapping of 29 soldiers and the government's slow response.
Cauca Violence Threatens Colombian Elections
In Cauca, Colombia, escalating violence mirrors the Pablo Escobar era, with bombings and insurgent support from the local population, jeopardizing the upcoming elections, as evidenced by the recent kidnapping of 29 soldiers and the government's slow response.
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56% Bias Score
Colombia Selects Gripen Jets, Announces Major Social Investment Offset
Colombia's government chose Saab's Gripen fighter jets over US F-16s and French Rafales to replace its aging Kfir fleet; this includes social investments like a solar panel factory, water infrastructure, and medical equipment upgrades, strengthening ties with Sweden amidst growing security challenge...
Colombia Selects Gripen Jets, Announces Major Social Investment Offset
Colombia's government chose Saab's Gripen fighter jets over US F-16s and French Rafales to replace its aging Kfir fleet; this includes social investments like a solar panel factory, water infrastructure, and medical equipment upgrades, strengthening ties with Sweden amidst growing security challenge...
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40% Bias Score
Colombian Senator Implicated in \$527,000 UNGRD Corruption Scandal
Senator Martha Peralta Epieyú of Colombia's Pacto Histórico is accused by a former UNGRD director of soliciting a \$527,000 contract for associates; the Fiscalía referred the case to the Supreme Court due to her immunity.
Colombian Senator Implicated in \$527,000 UNGRD Corruption Scandal
Senator Martha Peralta Epieyú of Colombia's Pacto Histórico is accused by a former UNGRD director of soliciting a \$527,000 contract for associates; the Fiscalía referred the case to the Supreme Court due to her immunity.
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40% Bias Score
Colombia Risks US Decertification Amid Rising Coca Cultivation
Colombia risks US decertification for failing to meet drug reduction targets despite record drug seizures in 2024; coca cultivation increased by 10% to 253,000 hectares, jeopardizing crucial bilateral security cooperation and potentially impacting anti-narcotics aid.
Colombia Risks US Decertification Amid Rising Coca Cultivation
Colombia risks US decertification for failing to meet drug reduction targets despite record drug seizures in 2024; coca cultivation increased by 10% to 253,000 hectares, jeopardizing crucial bilateral security cooperation and potentially impacting anti-narcotics aid.
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40% Bias Score
Wolves Extend Mosquera's Contract Despite ACL Injury
Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera signed a new five-year contract extension with a 12-month option, extending his stay until 2031 despite being sidelined since September with an ACL injury; the Colombian international expressed his gratitude and determination to return stronger.
Wolves Extend Mosquera's Contract Despite ACL Injury
Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera signed a new five-year contract extension with a 12-month option, extending his stay until 2031 despite being sidelined since September with an ACL injury; the Colombian international expressed his gratitude and determination to return stronger.
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36% Bias Score
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