Colombia Rejects UN Report on 20,000 Unidentified Bodies
The Colombian government rejected a UN Committee report claiming 20,000 unidentified bodies are in a Bogotá airport hangar, calling it baseless and prompting investigations that found no such facility; the Committee's full report is due in April 2025.
Colombia Rejects UN Report on 20,000 Unidentified Bodies
The Colombian government rejected a UN Committee report claiming 20,000 unidentified bodies are in a Bogotá airport hangar, calling it baseless and prompting investigations that found no such facility; the Committee's full report is due in April 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Unsubstantiated Claim of 20,000 Bodies in Bogotá Airport Hangar Rocks Colombia
A UN report on Colombia alleged a hangar at Bogotá's airport holds 20,000 bodies; however, Colombia's National Institute of Legal Medicine and other agencies deny the claim, prompting calls for clarification and raising concerns about the report's accuracy.
Unsubstantiated Claim of 20,000 Bodies in Bogotá Airport Hangar Rocks Colombia
A UN report on Colombia alleged a hangar at Bogotá's airport holds 20,000 bodies; however, Colombia's National Institute of Legal Medicine and other agencies deny the claim, prompting calls for clarification and raising concerns about the report's accuracy.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Intercepts \$55 Million Worth of Cocaine Destined for Europe
Russian authorities seized 570 kilograms of cocaine from suspected members of the Cali cartel, hidden in a vehicle and destined for the European Union, marking the fifth such seizure in Russia this year.
Russia Intercepts \$55 Million Worth of Cocaine Destined for Europe
Russian authorities seized 570 kilograms of cocaine from suspected members of the Cali cartel, hidden in a vehicle and destined for the European Union, marking the fifth such seizure in Russia this year.
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32% Bias Score
Bonilla Scandal Threatens Colombia's Financial Stability
Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla is embroiled in a major corruption scandal related to the UNGRD, facing accusations of vote-buying and jeopardizing the government's financial stability, despite President Petro's unwavering support.
Bonilla Scandal Threatens Colombia's Financial Stability
Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla is embroiled in a major corruption scandal related to the UNGRD, facing accusations of vote-buying and jeopardizing the government's financial stability, despite President Petro's unwavering support.
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44% Bias Score
Colombian Drug Lord Released from US Prison
After serving 25 years of a 30-year sentence for drug smuggling, Colombian drug lord Fabio Ochoa Vásquez was released from a US prison on Tuesday and is expected to be deported to Colombia, where authorities believe he will retain significant wealth.
Colombian Drug Lord Released from US Prison
After serving 25 years of a 30-year sentence for drug smuggling, Colombian drug lord Fabio Ochoa Vásquez was released from a US prison on Tuesday and is expected to be deported to Colombia, where authorities believe he will retain significant wealth.
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36% Bias Score
Minister Accuses Petro Associates of Contract Manipulation
Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla filed a Fiscalía complaint against President Gustavo Petro's close associates, Ricardo Roa and Nicolás Alcocer, alleging undue influence in Central Hidroeléctrica Urrá S.A. contracts based on an anonymous tip detailing pressure to favor David Cerón's firm, ...
Minister Accuses Petro Associates of Contract Manipulation
Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla filed a Fiscalía complaint against President Gustavo Petro's close associates, Ricardo Roa and Nicolás Alcocer, alleging undue influence in Central Hidroeléctrica Urrá S.A. contracts based on an anonymous tip detailing pressure to favor David Cerón's firm, ...
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40% Bias Score
Cocaine-Positive Bus Driver Causes Fatal Crash in French Pyrenees
A bus crash in the French Pyrenees on December 1st, caused by a cocaine-positive driver with a faulty bus, resulted in two deaths and numerous injuries, leading to his arrest and charges of involuntary manslaughter.
Cocaine-Positive Bus Driver Causes Fatal Crash in French Pyrenees
A bus crash in the French Pyrenees on December 1st, caused by a cocaine-positive driver with a faulty bus, resulted in two deaths and numerous injuries, leading to his arrest and charges of involuntary manslaughter.
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40% Bias Score
Colombian Hitwoman 'The Doll' Arrested in Bucaramanga Murder Spree
Colombian authorities arrested Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodriguez, alias "The Doll," a suspected hitwoman, and two accomplices for multiple murders in Bucaramanga, Santander, seizing high-grade weapons; the arrests follow a rise in homicides linked to street fights, score-settling, and domestic violence.
Colombian Hitwoman 'The Doll' Arrested in Bucaramanga Murder Spree
Colombian authorities arrested Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodriguez, alias "The Doll," a suspected hitwoman, and two accomplices for multiple murders in Bucaramanga, Santander, seizing high-grade weapons; the arrests follow a rise in homicides linked to street fights, score-settling, and domestic violence.
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64% Bias Score
Colombian Finance Minister Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations
Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla resigned Wednesday amid a corruption scandal involving allegations of directing public contracts in exchange for legislative support for government financing, creating uncertainty for the 2025 budget.
Colombian Finance Minister Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations
Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla resigned Wednesday amid a corruption scandal involving allegations of directing public contracts in exchange for legislative support for government financing, creating uncertainty for the 2025 budget.
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40% Bias Score
Colombian Finance Minister Resigns Amid Corruption Scandal
Ricardo Bonilla resigned as Colombia's Minister of Finance following accusations of contract redirection for political gain, leaving the government facing budgetary challenges and raising questions about President Petro's approach to corruption within his administration.
Colombian Finance Minister Resigns Amid Corruption Scandal
Ricardo Bonilla resigned as Colombia's Minister of Finance following accusations of contract redirection for political gain, leaving the government facing budgetary challenges and raising questions about President Petro's approach to corruption within his administration.
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52% Bias Score
Colombian President Summoned in UNGRD Corruption Scandal
The Colombian Supreme Court summoned President Gustavo Petro to testify in an investigation of a \$20.7 million corruption scandal involving six congresspersons and the UNGRD, potentially hindering the government's efforts to secure international loans due to a lack of quorum in the relevant congres...
Colombian President Summoned in UNGRD Corruption Scandal
The Colombian Supreme Court summoned President Gustavo Petro to testify in an investigation of a \$20.7 million corruption scandal involving six congresspersons and the UNGRD, potentially hindering the government's efforts to secure international loans due to a lack of quorum in the relevant congres...
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48% Bias Score
Long Covid Sufferer Faces Systemic Healthcare Barriers
Colombian Erika, a long Covid sufferer with 85% disability, faces challenges accessing adequate healthcare and financial support due to bureaucratic hurdles, delayed employer reporting, and inadequate union representation, highlighting systemic issues within healthcare and worker protection.
Long Covid Sufferer Faces Systemic Healthcare Barriers
Colombian Erika, a long Covid sufferer with 85% disability, faces challenges accessing adequate healthcare and financial support due to bureaucratic hurdles, delayed employer reporting, and inadequate union representation, highlighting systemic issues within healthcare and worker protection.
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56% Bias Score