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Colombian Senate Amends Labor Reform, Sparking Political Dispute

Colombia's Senate altered a labor reform bill, changing rules on night shifts, weekend work, and part-time employment; the president and unions oppose the changes, while legal experts highlight adjustments to existing laws, sparking debate over worker protections versus business flexibility.

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Ex-AUC Commanders Withdraw as Peacebuilders, Citing Government Failures

Sixteen former AUC commanders, led by Salvatore Mancuso, withdrew as Colombian peacebuilders due to the High Commissioner's Office's alleged lack of transparency and unfulfilled commitments, requesting direct dialogue with President Petro instead.

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Ancient Colombian Genome Reveals Mysterious Disappeared Population

Researchers discovered the genetic remains of an unknown ancient human population in central Colombia's Altiplano plateau, dating back 6,000 years, whose genetic lineage vanished completely by 2,000 years ago, leaving no descendants among later populations and raising questions about early South Ame...

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25.5-Year Sentence for Dating App Murder in Bilbao

Nelson David M.B. was sentenced to 25.5 years in prison for the murder of a man he met on a dating app in Bilbao, Spain, on October 17, 2021; the crime involved strangulation and theft from the victim's bank account, and the accused has multiple prior convictions.

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Colombia's Labor Reform Faces Setback Over Hourly Work Debate

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro and labor unions oppose Article 37 of the Senate's labor reform bill, which they believe introduces unregulated hourly work, potentially weakening worker protections, despite government claims that it only ensures proportional pay for those working less than a stan...

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Buenaventura Port: New Reverse Migration Route from Panama

A new reverse migration route through Colombia's Buenaventura port sees 20-40 migrants daily return from Panama, facilitated by criminal groups exploiting the situation; authorities are concerned about lack of institutional support in non-border areas.

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Colombia Opens Embassy in Palestine Amidst Gaza Conflict

Colombia appointed Jorge Iván Ospina as its first ambassador to Palestine on October 26, 2024, reflecting President Gustavo Petro's condemnation of Israeli actions in Gaza and commitment to Palestinian self-determination, despite potential strains on its relationship with Israel.

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Colombia's Water Fee System Reveals Massive Inconsistencies

A Colombian government report found massive inconsistencies in water usage fees, revealing that half of regional authorities failed to submit reports, and of those submitted, most contained calculation errors, impacting revenue collection and environmental protection.

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South American World Cup Qualification on the Line

Several South American nations, including Brazil, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Colombia, could secure their spots in the 2026 FIFA World Cup this week, depending on match results; Brazil aims to improve under new manager Carlo Ancelotti.

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Five Countries Elected to UN Security Council

Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia, and Liberia were elected as non-permanent UN Security Council members on October 3, 2023, for a two-year term starting January 1, 2026, replacing five outgoing members. Latvia's election is its first to the council.

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Ancient DNA Reveals Complete Population Replacement in Bogotá Highlands

Researchers sequenced DNA from 21 individuals at five Colombian archaeological sites, discovering a previously unknown population of hunter-gatherers who inhabited the Bogotá highlands 6,000 years ago, then vanished completely around 2,000 years ago without leaving genetic descendants, replaced by m...

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Colombian Human Rights Defender Murdered, Raising 2025 Total to 67

Jorge Rangel, a Colombian human rights official, was murdered on May 31, 2025, in La Gloria, Cesar, bringing the total number of murdered human rights defenders in Colombia this year to 67, prompting investigations and raising concerns about the safety of human rights advocates in the country.

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