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Colombian Indigenous Groups Plan Protests Over Unfulfilled Promises

Colombia's indigenous groups, feeling unheard despite increased dialogue under President Gustavo Petro, plan large-scale protests to demand land rights, resources, and self-governance promised before his election, highlighting the challenges of implementing policy changes even with a supportive lead...

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Colombian Town Models Sustainable Living in the Amazon

Located in the Colombian Amazon, Puerto Nariño is a municipality where vehicles are banned, fostering exceptional cleanliness and attracting tourists; its Indigenous-led sustainability initiatives, including water recycling and wildlife monitoring, contribute to its ecological success.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Cauca Violence Threatens Colombian Elections

In Cauca, Colombia, escalating violence mirrors the Pablo Escobar era, with bombings and insurgent support from the local population, jeopardizing the upcoming elections, as evidenced by the recent kidnapping of 29 soldiers and the government's slow response.

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Veolia Accused of Illegal Discharge Causing Mercury Contamination in Colombia

Global Witness accuses Veolia of illegally discharging untreated leachate from the San Silvestre landfill in Colombia, contaminating nearby wetlands with mercury levels 25 times above safety limits, despite Veolia's claims of compliance and governmental reports.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Colombia Risks US Decertification Amid Rising Coca Cultivation

Colombia risks US decertification for failing to meet drug reduction targets despite record drug seizures in 2024; coca cultivation increased by 10% to 253,000 hectares, jeopardizing crucial bilateral security cooperation and potentially impacting anti-narcotics aid.

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Wolves Extend Mosquera's Contract Despite ACL Injury

Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera signed a new five-year contract extension with a 12-month option, extending his stay until 2031 despite being sidelined since September with an ACL injury; the Colombian international expressed his gratitude and determination to return stronger.

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Colombian Liberal Party Proposes Labor Reform Bill Ahead of 2026 Elections

The Colombian Liberal Party submitted a four-article bill to the Senate, proposing increased nighttime work pay and weekend/holiday surcharges, similar to President Petro's failed labor reform, aiming to improve workers' rights and gain electoral support ahead of the 2026 elections.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Colombia Selects Gripen Jets, Announces Major Social Investment Offset

Colombia's government chose Saab's Gripen fighter jets over US F-16s and French Rafales to replace its aging Kfir fleet; this includes social investments like a solar panel factory, water infrastructure, and medical equipment upgrades, strengthening ties with Sweden amidst growing security challenge...

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Colombia Approves Bill to Aid Children Orphaned by Feminicide

Colombia's Congress approved a bill providing educational, psychosocial, and financial aid to children orphaned by feminicide, addressing a critical gap in support for at least 23,000 children who lost their mothers to this violence in the last decade, following years of advocacy from affected famil...

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Colombian Senator Implicated in \$527,000 UNGRD Corruption Scandal

Senator Martha Peralta Epieyú of Colombia's Pacto Histórico is accused by a former UNGRD director of soliciting a \$527,000 contract for associates; the Fiscalía referred the case to the Supreme Court due to her immunity.

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Colombian Court Releases Former Medellin Cartel Boss

Former Medellin Cartel boss Carlos Lehder, 75, was released in Colombia on Monday after a judge ruled his 24-year drug trafficking sentence, issued in 1995, had expired; he was arrested Friday upon arrival in Bogota but freed due to the sentence expiration.

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Political Shift at Colombia's Central Bank May Slow Interest Rate Cuts

Colombia's Banco de la República board, now with four members appointed by President Petro, will decide on interest rates amidst conflicting views on inflation and economic recovery; the current rate is 9.5%, and forecasts predict a reduction, but the extent is uncertain due to political tension.

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