Tag #Colombia

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42 Kilograms of Cocaine Hidden in Spices Seized in Spain; 7 Involved

Spanish authorities arrested three and investigated four others for smuggling 42 kilograms of cocaine hidden in 1,800 kilograms of spices shipped from Colombia to Badajoz, Spain; two individuals were jailed.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Record Feminicides in Colombia Expose Systemic Crisis of Gender Violence

The murder of 24-year-old Catalina Leyva, who disappeared after a job interview, highlights a record 745 feminicides in Colombia between January and October 2024, alongside rising human trafficking and a lack of protective measures for women, revealing a systemic crisis.

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Gender Equality
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TD Bank Employee Arrested in \$670 Million Money Laundering Scheme

A former TD Bank employee, Leonardo Ayala, was arrested and charged with money laundering conspiracy for his alleged role in a scheme that moved over \$670 million through the bank, resulting from systemic failures in the bank's transaction monitoring that allowed cartels to launder money; the bank ...

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Trump Nominates Newlin as US Ambassador to Colombia

Donald Trump nominated former Florida detective and lawyer Daniel Newlin as US ambassador to Colombia; Newlin, a major campaign donor with 28 years at the Orange County Sheriff's Office, will need Senate confirmation and will replace Francisco Palmieri.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Colombia Passes New Law to Combat Noise Pollution

Colombia's Senate approved a new noise pollution law on Tuesday, aiming to harmonize existing regulations, improve complaint processes, and increase fines for violations. The law addresses high noise levels affecting major cities, where over half of residents express dissatisfaction.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Colombian Robotics Team Advocates for Continued Support After Harvard Visit

The Choco Team Robotics, a group of Colombian youth, visited Harvard's ALARI institute following their multiple international robotics competition wins and local community projects, to advocate for continued support and recognition of their work.

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Quality Education
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Dispute Erupts at Colombia's National Archives Over Access to Historical Documents

A dispute erupted at Colombia's National Archives when historian Sergio Mejía's request for 19th-century documents on the Chimila indigenous massacres was denied due to preservation policies, leading to accusations of mismanagement and sparking a debate about access to historical records.

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Quality Education
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Human Trafficker Arrested in Dutch Holiday Park

Dutch police arrested a human trafficker in a Noordwijk holiday park in November 2023, along with four Colombian women allegedly forced into prostitution; this follows a sharp increase in Latin American trafficking victims in the Netherlands.

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No Poverty
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"Netflix Premieres Cien años de soledad in Author's Birthplace, Aracataca"

"Netflix premiered its adaptation of Gabriel García Márquez's Cien años de soledad in Aracataca, Colombia, his birthplace, on Wednesday, drawing over 200 attendees and marking a global release in 190 countries. The event was held in Aracataca's main square, with actors portraying characters from the...

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Reduced Inequality
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Crisis de gobernabilidad: la distancia entre promesas y acciones políticas

Los presidentes Macron, Scholz y Petro enfrentan crisis de gobernabilidad debido a la pérdida de confianza pública tras incumplir promesas de campaña; la corrupción agrava la situación, como se observa en el caso del nombramiento de Armando Benedetti como asesor del presidente Petro.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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"Antioquia's New Security Tax Exposes Rift Within Colombian Right-Wing"

"A new tax in Antioquia, Colombia, proposed by Governor Andrés Julián Rendón to fund security improvements, has created a rift with Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez, highlighting divisions within the region's right-wing political landscape and sparking debate about economic impacts and political al...

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Bogotá Bus Fares to Rise Amidst National Funding Dispute

Bogotá's TransMilenio and bus fares will rise in 2025 due to the national government's failure to provide 825 billion pesos (USD 188 million) for the public transport system, causing a clash between Mayor Galán and President Petro over funding and broader policy disagreements.

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