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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.
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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28% Bias Score
Missile Strike in Kramatorsk Kills 11, Including Ukrainian Writer
A Russian missile strike on June 27th, 2023, in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, killed 11 and injured 61, including Colombian writer Héctor Abad Faciolince and Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina, who later died. Abad Faciolince's new book recounts his experience.
Missile Strike in Kramatorsk Kills 11, Including Ukrainian Writer
A Russian missile strike on June 27th, 2023, in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, killed 11 and injured 61, including Colombian writer Héctor Abad Faciolince and Ukrainian writer Victoria Amelina, who later died. Abad Faciolince's new book recounts his experience.
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20% Bias Score
Ecopetrol President Faces Removal Amid $5.875 Million Internal Audit
Ecopetrol president Ricardo Roa Barragán's position is jeopardized by an internal audit costing $5.875 million, commissioned without board approval, investigating possible reputational damage from his involvement in President Petro's campaign, leading to a board member's resignation and multiple inv...
Ecopetrol President Faces Removal Amid $5.875 Million Internal Audit
Ecopetrol president Ricardo Roa Barragán's position is jeopardized by an internal audit costing $5.875 million, commissioned without board approval, investigating possible reputational damage from his involvement in President Petro's campaign, leading to a board member's resignation and multiple inv...
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52% Bias Score
Ancient Colombian Hunter-Gatherers Reveal Unexpected Lineage in Early American Settlement
A new study published in Science Advances reveals a previously unknown ancient hunter-gatherer group in Colombia, dating back 6,000 years, whose DNA is distinct from both North and South American groups; researchers are uncertain how this group disappeared 4,000 years later.
Ancient Colombian Hunter-Gatherers Reveal Unexpected Lineage in Early American Settlement
A new study published in Science Advances reveals a previously unknown ancient hunter-gatherer group in Colombia, dating back 6,000 years, whose DNA is distinct from both North and South American groups; researchers are uncertain how this group disappeared 4,000 years later.
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24% Bias Score
Smaller-Than-Expected Colombian Labor Protests Highlight Challenges for Petro Administration
Colombia's recent labor protests drew far fewer participants than previous ones, with Bogotá seeing a drastic decrease from over 30,000 to only 3,000 attendees, highlighting challenges for President Gustavo Petro's administration in mobilizing support despite the Senate's approval of a revised labor...
Smaller-Than-Expected Colombian Labor Protests Highlight Challenges for Petro Administration
Colombia's recent labor protests drew far fewer participants than previous ones, with Bogotá seeing a drastic decrease from over 30,000 to only 3,000 attendees, highlighting challenges for President Gustavo Petro's administration in mobilizing support despite the Senate's approval of a revised labor...
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48% Bias Score
Lower-Than-Expected Turnout at Colombian Nationwide Protests
On May 28th, Colombia experienced nationwide protests with lower-than-anticipated turnout, impacting Transmilenio service in Bogotá due to roadblocks, despite high political tension over the recently passed labor reform; protests continued on May 29th.
Lower-Than-Expected Turnout at Colombian Nationwide Protests
On May 28th, Colombia experienced nationwide protests with lower-than-anticipated turnout, impacting Transmilenio service in Bogotá due to roadblocks, despite high political tension over the recently passed labor reform; protests continued on May 29th.
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36% Bias Score
Political Maneuvering Delays $5 Million in Colombian Infrastructure Projects
Delayed infrastructure projects in Colombia's Valle del Cauca department, totaling approximately $5 million USD, are jeopardized by pending national government approvals, potentially impacting over 49,000 jobs and revealing the influence of political relationships on regional development.
Political Maneuvering Delays $5 Million in Colombian Infrastructure Projects
Delayed infrastructure projects in Colombia's Valle del Cauca department, totaling approximately $5 million USD, are jeopardized by pending national government approvals, potentially impacting over 49,000 jobs and revealing the influence of political relationships on regional development.
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64% Bias Score
Bogotá Mayor to Sue Labor Leader Over Protest Blockades
Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán will sue CUT leader Fabio Arias for organizing road and transport blockades during protests supporting Gustavo Petro's government, citing disproportionate disruption to citizens' rights and violation of Colombia's penal code, despite Arias's defense based on ILO an...
Bogotá Mayor to Sue Labor Leader Over Protest Blockades
Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán will sue CUT leader Fabio Arias for organizing road and transport blockades during protests supporting Gustavo Petro's government, citing disproportionate disruption to citizens' rights and violation of Colombia's penal code, despite Arias's defense based on ILO an...
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52% Bias Score
Colombia Increases Corporate Withholding Taxes to Address Fiscal Deficit
Colombia's Decree 0572 of 2025, effective May 29th, increases corporate withholding taxes to cover a 12 trillion peso fiscal deficit, impacting various sectors with increases ranging from 1.1% to 4.5% and raising concerns about its effects on SMEs.
Colombia Increases Corporate Withholding Taxes to Address Fiscal Deficit
Colombia's Decree 0572 of 2025, effective May 29th, increases corporate withholding taxes to cover a 12 trillion peso fiscal deficit, impacting various sectors with increases ranging from 1.1% to 4.5% and raising concerns about its effects on SMEs.
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40% Bias Score
Colombia Appoints New Head of Migration Agency Amidst Concerns
Colombia appoints Gloria Esperanza Arriero as head of Migración Colombia after a months-long delay and a previous failed nomination, raising concerns given her lack of experience in migration management; this follows a shift in government priorities under President Petro, diminishing the focus on mi...
Colombia Appoints New Head of Migration Agency Amidst Concerns
Colombia appoints Gloria Esperanza Arriero as head of Migración Colombia after a months-long delay and a previous failed nomination, raising concerns given her lack of experience in migration management; this follows a shift in government priorities under President Petro, diminishing the focus on mi...
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56% Bias Score
High Turnover of Colombian Ministers Amidst Scandals and Controversies
Several Colombian ministers have resigned or been dismissed due to controversies involving hostage situations, public contracts, and constitutional reforms, highlighting the government's instability and challenges.
High Turnover of Colombian Ministers Amidst Scandals and Controversies
Several Colombian ministers have resigned or been dismissed due to controversies involving hostage situations, public contracts, and constitutional reforms, highlighting the government's instability and challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Colombian Court Challenges Government's Decree on Labor Reform Consultation
The Colombian Constitutional Court issued a relatoría stating the Executive cannot convene a popular consultation on labor reform by decree, contradicting Interior Minister Benedetti's claim and creating a legal battle amid protests against the reform's failure.
Colombian Court Challenges Government's Decree on Labor Reform Consultation
The Colombian Constitutional Court issued a relatoría stating the Executive cannot convene a popular consultation on labor reform by decree, contradicting Interior Minister Benedetti's claim and creating a legal battle amid protests against the reform's failure.
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44% Bias Score
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