Failed Colombian Financing Law to Cause Widespread Hardship
The failure of Colombia's Financing Law will cause cuts to housing, education, and electricity subsidies, impacting vulnerable populations and potentially leading to increased social unrest, similar to the 2021 protests but potentially more severe.
Failed Colombian Financing Law to Cause Widespread Hardship
The failure of Colombia's Financing Law will cause cuts to housing, education, and electricity subsidies, impacting vulnerable populations and potentially leading to increased social unrest, similar to the 2021 protests but potentially more severe.
Progress
60% Bias Score
German Caregivers' Reprieve Highlights Immigration Challenges
Ten Colombian caregivers in a German nursing home, initially denied asylum, received a temporary reprieve after a public campaign highlighting Germany's healthcare worker shortage; their future status is pending a decision by a Lower Saxony commission.
German Caregivers' Reprieve Highlights Immigration Challenges
Ten Colombian caregivers in a German nursing home, initially denied asylum, received a temporary reprieve after a public campaign highlighting Germany's healthcare worker shortage; their future status is pending a decision by a Lower Saxony commission.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Colombia's Central Bank to Make Cautious Interest Rate Cut Amidst Uncertainty
The Bank of the Republic in Colombia will likely cut interest rates by a maximum of 50 basis points this Friday, a decision influenced by internal changes within the bank, concerns about inflation despite its recent decrease, and external risks such as potential US protectionism and fiscal uncertain...
Colombia's Central Bank to Make Cautious Interest Rate Cut Amidst Uncertainty
The Bank of the Republic in Colombia will likely cut interest rates by a maximum of 50 basis points this Friday, a decision influenced by internal changes within the bank, concerns about inflation despite its recent decrease, and external risks such as potential US protectionism and fiscal uncertain...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Sex Trafficking Survivor: 'Always in Underwear, Ready for Clients'
Victoria, a Colombian woman trafficked to Spain, endured three years of sexual exploitation before being rescued. Her case highlights the ongoing struggle against sex trafficking and the importance of sustained support for victims.
Sex Trafficking Survivor: 'Always in Underwear, Ready for Clients'
Victoria, a Colombian woman trafficked to Spain, endured three years of sexual exploitation before being rescued. Her case highlights the ongoing struggle against sex trafficking and the importance of sustained support for victims.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Colombian Court Annuls Election, Petro Accuses Judiciary of 'Lawfare'
Following a legal challenge, Colombia's Council of State annulled the October 2023 election of José Luis Bohórquez as mayor of Duitama, prompting President Gustavo Petro to accuse the court of 'lawfare' and warn of an impending 'parliamentary coup' against his administration.
Colombian Court Annuls Election, Petro Accuses Judiciary of 'Lawfare'
Following a legal challenge, Colombia's Council of State annulled the October 2023 election of José Luis Bohórquez as mayor of Duitama, prompting President Gustavo Petro to accuse the court of 'lawfare' and warn of an impending 'parliamentary coup' against his administration.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Colombian Congress Rejects Petro's Political Reform Bill
Colombia's Congress rejected President Gustavo Petro's political and electoral reform bill on Monday, halting efforts to address corruption and implement peace accords; the Senate did not vote on the bill, dealing a significant blow to Petro's agenda and leaving key aspects of the political system u...
Colombian Congress Rejects Petro's Political Reform Bill
Colombia's Congress rejected President Gustavo Petro's political and electoral reform bill on Monday, halting efforts to address corruption and implement peace accords; the Senate did not vote on the bill, dealing a significant blow to Petro's agenda and leaving key aspects of the political system u...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Condemns Colombia Over Asylum Surge, Threatening Visa Restrictions
Germany condemned Colombia's increase in asylum applications—from 135 in 2018 to 3,500 in 2024—mostly rejected, prompting concerns about potential visa restrictions mirroring the UK's recent decision; this comes amid a debate in Germany over deporting 10 Colombian caregivers.
Germany Condemns Colombia Over Asylum Surge, Threatening Visa Restrictions
Germany condemned Colombia's increase in asylum applications—from 135 in 2018 to 3,500 in 2024—mostly rejected, prompting concerns about potential visa restrictions mirroring the UK's recent decision; this comes amid a debate in Germany over deporting 10 Colombian caregivers.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Colombian Health Reform Debate Suspended Until 2025
Debate on Colombian President Gustavo Petro's health reform was suspended in the House of Representatives until February 2025 after 23 of 62 articles were approved, amid heated exchanges and procedural disagreements between government and opposition lawmakers.
Colombian Health Reform Debate Suspended Until 2025
Debate on Colombian President Gustavo Petro's health reform was suspended in the House of Representatives until February 2025 after 23 of 62 articles were approved, amid heated exchanges and procedural disagreements between government and opposition lawmakers.
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48% Bias Score
Colombian Nationals Indicted in US for Migrant Boat Disappearance
Two Colombian nationals were federally indicted in Texas for their alleged roles in a human trafficking operation, 'La Agencia,' responsible for the disappearance of a boat carrying 40 migrants from San Andrés Island to the US in October 2022; the operation involved bribery of Colombian officials.
Colombian Nationals Indicted in US for Migrant Boat Disappearance
Two Colombian nationals were federally indicted in Texas for their alleged roles in a human trafficking operation, 'La Agencia,' responsible for the disappearance of a boat carrying 40 migrants from San Andrés Island to the US in October 2022; the operation involved bribery of Colombian officials.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Former Colombian Presidential Advisor Jailed in Major Corruption Case
Former Colombian presidential advisor Sandra Ortiz will be imprisoned for her alleged involvement in a major corruption case involving over 4,000 million pesos ($917,000 USD) in bribes paid to senators to ensure passage of government legislation, according to a Bogotá judge's ruling.
Former Colombian Presidential Advisor Jailed in Major Corruption Case
Former Colombian presidential advisor Sandra Ortiz will be imprisoned for her alleged involvement in a major corruption case involving over 4,000 million pesos ($917,000 USD) in bribes paid to senators to ensure passage of government legislation, according to a Bogotá judge's ruling.
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52% Bias Score
Colombia Suspends Mi Casa Ya Housing Subsidy Amidst Funding Crisis
The Colombian government suspended its Mi Casa Ya housing subsidy program due to insufficient funds following a failed tax reform, impacting approximately 290,000 families who couldn't purchase homes in 2023 and affecting both homebuyers and construction companies.
Colombia Suspends Mi Casa Ya Housing Subsidy Amidst Funding Crisis
The Colombian government suspended its Mi Casa Ya housing subsidy program due to insufficient funds following a failed tax reform, impacting approximately 290,000 families who couldn't purchase homes in 2023 and affecting both homebuyers and construction companies.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Colombia: A Journey Through García Márquez's World
A travelogue through Colombia retraces the life and literary settings of Gabriel García Márquez, showcasing the blending of reality and fiction in his works and exploring Colombia's diverse culture and history, from Bogotá's bustling city life to the magical realism of Aracataca and Cartagena's colo...
Colombia: A Journey Through García Márquez's World
A travelogue through Colombia retraces the life and literary settings of Gabriel García Márquez, showcasing the blending of reality and fiction in his works and exploring Colombia's diverse culture and history, from Bogotá's bustling city life to the magical realism of Aracataca and Cartagena's colo...
Progress
36% Bias Score