Colombian Nationals Indicted in US for Migrant Boat Disappearance
Two Colombian nationals were federally indicted in Texas for their alleged roles in a human trafficking operation, 'La Agencia,' responsible for the disappearance of a boat carrying 40 migrants from San Andrés Island to the US in October 2022; the operation involved bribery of Colombian officials.
Colombian Nationals Indicted in US for Migrant Boat Disappearance
Two Colombian nationals were federally indicted in Texas for their alleged roles in a human trafficking operation, 'La Agencia,' responsible for the disappearance of a boat carrying 40 migrants from San Andrés Island to the US in October 2022; the operation involved bribery of Colombian officials.
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36% Bias Score
Former Colombian Presidential Advisor Jailed in Major Corruption Case
Former Colombian presidential advisor Sandra Ortiz will be imprisoned for her alleged involvement in a major corruption case involving over 4,000 million pesos ($917,000 USD) in bribes paid to senators to ensure passage of government legislation, according to a Bogotá judge's ruling.
Former Colombian Presidential Advisor Jailed in Major Corruption Case
Former Colombian presidential advisor Sandra Ortiz will be imprisoned for her alleged involvement in a major corruption case involving over 4,000 million pesos ($917,000 USD) in bribes paid to senators to ensure passage of government legislation, according to a Bogotá judge's ruling.
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52% Bias Score
Colombia Suspends Mi Casa Ya Housing Subsidy Amidst Funding Crisis
The Colombian government suspended its Mi Casa Ya housing subsidy program due to insufficient funds following a failed tax reform, impacting approximately 290,000 families who couldn't purchase homes in 2023 and affecting both homebuyers and construction companies.
Colombia Suspends Mi Casa Ya Housing Subsidy Amidst Funding Crisis
The Colombian government suspended its Mi Casa Ya housing subsidy program due to insufficient funds following a failed tax reform, impacting approximately 290,000 families who couldn't purchase homes in 2023 and affecting both homebuyers and construction companies.
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36% Bias Score
Colombia: A Journey Through García Márquez's World
A travelogue through Colombia retraces the life and literary settings of Gabriel García Márquez, showcasing the blending of reality and fiction in his works and exploring Colombia's diverse culture and history, from Bogotá's bustling city life to the magical realism of Aracataca and Cartagena's colo...
Colombia: A Journey Through García Márquez's World
A travelogue through Colombia retraces the life and literary settings of Gabriel García Márquez, showcasing the blending of reality and fiction in his works and exploring Colombia's diverse culture and history, from Bogotá's bustling city life to the magical realism of Aracataca and Cartagena's colo...
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36% Bias Score
Dispute Erupts at Colombia's National Archives Over Access to Historical Documents
A dispute erupted at Colombia's National Archives when historian Sergio Mejía's request for 19th-century documents on the Chimila indigenous massacres was denied due to preservation policies, leading to accusations of mismanagement and sparking a debate about access to historical records.
Dispute Erupts at Colombia's National Archives Over Access to Historical Documents
A dispute erupted at Colombia's National Archives when historian Sergio Mejía's request for 19th-century documents on the Chimila indigenous massacres was denied due to preservation policies, leading to accusations of mismanagement and sparking a debate about access to historical records.
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68% Bias Score
Human Trafficker Arrested in Dutch Holiday Park
Dutch police arrested a human trafficker in a Noordwijk holiday park in November 2023, along with four Colombian women allegedly forced into prostitution; this follows a sharp increase in Latin American trafficking victims in the Netherlands.
Human Trafficker Arrested in Dutch Holiday Park
Dutch police arrested a human trafficker in a Noordwijk holiday park in November 2023, along with four Colombian women allegedly forced into prostitution; this follows a sharp increase in Latin American trafficking victims in the Netherlands.
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52% Bias Score
Sex Trafficking Survivor: 'Always in Underwear, Ready for Clients'
Victoria, a Colombian woman trafficked to Spain, endured three years of sexual exploitation before being rescued. Her case highlights the ongoing struggle against sex trafficking and the importance of sustained support for victims.
Sex Trafficking Survivor: 'Always in Underwear, Ready for Clients'
Victoria, a Colombian woman trafficked to Spain, endured three years of sexual exploitation before being rescued. Her case highlights the ongoing struggle against sex trafficking and the importance of sustained support for victims.
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32% Bias Score
Colombian Court Annuls Election, Petro Accuses Judiciary of 'Lawfare'
Following a legal challenge, Colombia's Council of State annulled the October 2023 election of José Luis Bohórquez as mayor of Duitama, prompting President Gustavo Petro to accuse the court of 'lawfare' and warn of an impending 'parliamentary coup' against his administration.
Colombian Court Annuls Election, Petro Accuses Judiciary of 'Lawfare'
Following a legal challenge, Colombia's Council of State annulled the October 2023 election of José Luis Bohórquez as mayor of Duitama, prompting President Gustavo Petro to accuse the court of 'lawfare' and warn of an impending 'parliamentary coup' against his administration.
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60% Bias Score
Colombian Congress Rejects Petro's Political Reform Bill
Colombia's Congress rejected President Gustavo Petro's political and electoral reform bill on Monday, halting efforts to address corruption and implement peace accords; the Senate did not vote on the bill, dealing a significant blow to Petro's agenda and leaving key aspects of the political system u...
Colombian Congress Rejects Petro's Political Reform Bill
Colombia's Congress rejected President Gustavo Petro's political and electoral reform bill on Monday, halting efforts to address corruption and implement peace accords; the Senate did not vote on the bill, dealing a significant blow to Petro's agenda and leaving key aspects of the political system u...
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48% Bias Score
42 Kilograms of Cocaine Hidden in Spices Seized in Spain; 7 Involved
Spanish authorities arrested three and investigated four others for smuggling 42 kilograms of cocaine hidden in 1,800 kilograms of spices shipped from Colombia to Badajoz, Spain; two individuals were jailed.
42 Kilograms of Cocaine Hidden in Spices Seized in Spain; 7 Involved
Spanish authorities arrested three and investigated four others for smuggling 42 kilograms of cocaine hidden in 1,800 kilograms of spices shipped from Colombia to Badajoz, Spain; two individuals were jailed.
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28% Bias Score
Record Feminicides in Colombia Expose Systemic Crisis of Gender Violence
The murder of 24-year-old Catalina Leyva, who disappeared after a job interview, highlights a record 745 feminicides in Colombia between January and October 2024, alongside rising human trafficking and a lack of protective measures for women, revealing a systemic crisis.
Record Feminicides in Colombia Expose Systemic Crisis of Gender Violence
The murder of 24-year-old Catalina Leyva, who disappeared after a job interview, highlights a record 745 feminicides in Colombia between January and October 2024, alongside rising human trafficking and a lack of protective measures for women, revealing a systemic crisis.
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44% Bias Score
TD Bank Employee Arrested in \$670 Million Money Laundering Scheme
A former TD Bank employee, Leonardo Ayala, was arrested and charged with money laundering conspiracy for his alleged role in a scheme that moved over \$670 million through the bank, resulting from systemic failures in the bank's transaction monitoring that allowed cartels to launder money; the bank ...
TD Bank Employee Arrested in \$670 Million Money Laundering Scheme
A former TD Bank employee, Leonardo Ayala, was arrested and charged with money laundering conspiracy for his alleged role in a scheme that moved over \$670 million through the bank, resulting from systemic failures in the bank's transaction monitoring that allowed cartels to launder money; the bank ...
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36% Bias Score