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Colombia Sees 33% Drop in Deforestation in First Quarter of 2025
Colombia's deforestation dropped 33% in the first quarter of 2025 to 27,000 hectares, compared to 40,219 hectares in early 2024, due to stronger community coordination and a crackdown on environmental crime; however, illegal activities continue to threaten protected areas.
Colombia Sees 33% Drop in Deforestation in First Quarter of 2025
Colombia's deforestation dropped 33% in the first quarter of 2025 to 27,000 hectares, compared to 40,219 hectares in early 2024, due to stronger community coordination and a crackdown on environmental crime; however, illegal activities continue to threaten protected areas.
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40% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
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.
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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36% Bias Score
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...
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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12% Bias Score
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...
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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60% Bias Score
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.
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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28% Bias Score
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.
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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60% Bias Score
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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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52% Bias Score
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.
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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24% Bias Score
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...
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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28% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
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