Tag #Colombia

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Colombia's Public Utility Law: A Flawed Path to Freedom for Incarcerated Women

Colombia's Public Utility Law, designed to release female heads of households from prison for community service, has freed 133 women since March 8, 2023; however, released women like Patricia Cortes face significant challenges reintegrating into society due to a lack of post-release support.

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Petro and López's Feud Intensifies Ahead of 2026 Colombian Elections

President Gustavo Petro and former Bogotá mayor Claudia López are engaged in a fierce public battle, escalating as the 2026 elections approach; Petro's accusations against López, including labeling her 'worse than Uribe,' are fracturing political coalitions and intensifying the aggressive election c...

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UN Report: Persistent Gender Inequality Despite Progress

A UN Women report, "Women's Rights in Review 30 Years After Beijing," released on International Women's Day, finds progress in gender equality but persistent discrimination, proposing a six-point agenda to address ongoing challenges exacerbated by crises and weakened institutions.

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Colombian House Approves Petro's Health Reform"))

Colombia's House of Representatives approved President Gustavo Petro's health reform on Thursday, a major victory for his administration after two months of instability. The bill, which seeks to fundamentally change the nation's healthcare system, will now proceed to the Senate.

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Petro Accepts Resignations Amidst Colombian Government Reshuffle

Colombian President Gustavo Petro accepted the resignations of Minister Luis Carlos Reyes and DNP director Alexander López Maya on Thursday, following a February cabinet meeting that exposed internal government conflicts, leading to a cabinet reshuffle aimed at improving governance and policy implem...

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Former Olympian Added to FBI's 10 Most Wanted List for Drug Trafficking, Murder

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, 43, is wanted by the FBI on multiple charges, including murder and drug trafficking, and is now on their 10 Most Wanted list with a US$10 million reward; the charges stem from an alleged transnational drug ring spanning Canada, the US, Mexico and Col...

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Coca Leaf Dyeing: A Colombian Project Challenges Illicit Use

Colombian artisans are reviving coca leaf dyeing, creating yellow and green textiles; the 'Tinta Dulce' project aims to create a legal market for coca leaf, challenging its association with drug trafficking and generating income for rural communities.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Colombian Government's Tanker Truck Scandal Exposes Deep-Rooted Corruption

The Colombian government's pre-election spending of a large sum on useless tanker trucks with a 100% cost overrun, reveals a kleptocratic system where corruption is rampant across multiple government branches, hindering accountability.

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Reduced Inequality
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Muhamad's Decisions Halt Komodo 1, Impact Bogotá Infrastructure

Former Colombian Environment Minister María Susana Muhamad halted the Komodo 1 oil and gas exploration project, overriding existing permits and jeopardizing energy security for 18 million households, while also imposing a new environmental resolution impacting Bogotá's infrastructure, potentially in...

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Climate Action
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France's New Anti-Narcotrafficking Law Sparks Debate

Following the arrest of France's most wanted drug trafficker, a new bill aiming to strengthen the fight against narcotrafficking is sparking debate in the National Assembly, raising concerns about its potential impact on legal rights and the balance between security and justice.

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Spoorloos" Discontinued After Mismatched Families Found

The Dutch TV show "Spoorloos," which helps adoptees find their biological families, has been discontinued after eight cases of mismatched families were discovered; six cases originated in Colombia. Two adoptees are suing KRO-NCRV, the show's broadcaster, and court hearings are underway.

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Bogotá Mayor Rejects National Savanna Environmental Resolution, Threatening Legal Action

Bogotá Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán rejected a national government environmental resolution for the Bogotá savanna, citing illegality and unconstitutionality, threatening legal action and claiming it jeopardizes key infrastructure projects and violates territorial autonomy; the former environment min...

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