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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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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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Colombian Navy Busts New Drug Route to Australia

The Colombian navy intercepted a cocaine-filled submarine, revealing a new trafficking route to Australia, resulting from a six-week operation that seized 225 tons of cocaine and arrested 400 individuals, disrupting drug, arms, and migrant trafficking.

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UK Revokes Colombia's Visa Exemption Amid Immigration Reform

The UK revoked Colombia's two-year-old visa exemption, citing a need to reform its immigration system; this decision disproportionately affects Colombians despite the country not being among the top asylum-seeking nations.

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No Solution Found for Threatened Deportation of Colombian Care Workers in Germany

A meeting at the Lower Saxony Interior Ministry failed to resolve the threatened deportation of ten Colombian care workers from a Wilstedt nursing home, prompting a large online petition and federal intervention.

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Global Anti-Drug Operation Nets Six Narco-Submarines, 1,400 Tons of Drugs

In a massive international anti-drug operation, Colombian authorities seized six narco-submarines laden with cocaine, along with over 1,400 tons of drugs, including 225 tons of cocaine, between October 1 and November 14, highlighting the growing sophistication of drug trafficking.

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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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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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JEP Publishes Names of 1,934 Victims of Colombian "False Positives"

The Colombian JEP released the names of 1,934 victims of military extrajudicial killings, part of 6,402 total victims, in a move to honor them, despite some families opposing the public disclosure; 106 high-ranking military officials have been implicated.

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Colombia Healthcare System Faces 14 Trillion Peso Deficit

Colombia's healthcare system is experiencing a severe financial crisis, with EPS entities spending 109 pesos for every 100 received in 2024, leading to a 5.9-14 trillion peso deficit, impacting patient care and causing increased debt to healthcare providers and legal actions.

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Colombia Averts Blackout, But Financial Crisis Looms in Energy Sector

Delayed rains have increased Colombia's reservoir levels, decreasing the immediate risk of a widespread blackout; however, a 7 trillion peso (US \$1.7 billion) government debt in energy subsidies, coupled with insufficient infrastructure, poses a significant long-term threat to energy security.

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UK Reinstates Visas for Colombian Tourists Amid Asylum Surge

The UK government reinstated visa requirements for Colombian tourists starting November 26th, 2024, due to a massive increase in asylum applications and border rejections from Colombian citizens since the visa waiver was introduced in November 2022.

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