Politics

This is how the illegal market for fake license plates in Bogotá operates: they deliver them in less than two hours

The falsification of license plates in Bogotá has become a phenomenon that worries the authorities. An exclusive investigation by La FM showed how clandestine workshops operate in sectors of the capital, manufacturing fake license plates for cars and motorcycles in a matter of hours, without requiring documentation and at costs around $150,000.

Mindefensa on journalist Mateo Pérez: 'We have no confirmation he is dead, we are looking for him'

Minister of Defense Pedro Sánchez confirmed that authorities are actively searching for journalist Mateo Pérez Rueda, who disappeared in Briceño, Antioquia. The official assured that, to date, there is no official confirmation regarding the reports suggesting his death.

Traffic agent seriously injured after being attacked with a machete and dragged by a car in Armenia

The Mayor's Office of Armenia and the Traffic Secretariat strongly condemned the aggression against a traffic agent in the north of the city, following a procedure related to the issuance of a fine. The incident occurred in front of the Clínica Central de Armenia and was captured on security cameras.

Centro Democrático councilwoman murdered in Obando, Valle del Cauca: what is known

The Valle del Cauca Police confirmed the murder of Mileidy Villada, a councilwoman from the Democratic Center in the municipality of Obando, Valle del Cauca. The crime occurred on the afternoon of May 7, according to the official report, which stated that the councilwoman was shot by two men who escaped on a motorcycle.

Drone with improvised explosives found near Catam

Authorities reported the discovery of a drone equipped with improvised explosives just 5.4 kilometers from the Catam military ramp. The case was detected following information provided by the Popayán Prosecutor's Office and triggered the intervention of anti-explosives units of the National Police.

Colombia Regulates Ban on Animal Testing for Cosmetics

Colombia advances in animal defense, as, in order to comply with Law 2047 of 2020, the Ministry of Health and Social Protection issued Resolution 0814 of 2026, by which the prohibition of animal testing for cosmetics is officially regulated.

Marco Rubio's Unusual Gift to Pope Leo XIV on His Visit to the Vatican: Did He Think It Through?

In an effort to 'turn the page' on the recent diplomatic crisis, Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting on Thursday, May 7, in the Apostolic Palace with Pope Leo XIV.

State Council provisionally suspends appointment of rector at the Popular University of Cesar

The State Council admitted the electoral nullity lawsuit filed against the election of Guillermo Andrés Echavarría Gil as rector of the Popular University of Cesar for the 2026-2030 period and ordered the provisional suspension of his appointment.

Around 1,500 ships are trapped in the Persian Gulf due to the Middle East crisis

About 1,500 ships and nearly 20,000 crew members remain "trapped" in the Gulf due to the blockade imposed by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, reported this Thursday in Panama the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Domínguez.

Constitutional Court issues alert for non-compliance in transitional detention centers

The Constitutional Court, through its Special Monitoring Chamber for the Unconstitutional State of Affairs in the Penitentiary and Prison System, issued a strong alert regarding the critical situation in the country's transitional detention centers.

“Destroyed”: Alexa Torres showed how she found her apartment after her breakup

Alexa Torres's departure from La Casa de los Famosos Colombia continues to be the topic of conversation among all the participants, who expressed their surprise at knowing the reasons behind the public's decision.

Venezuela Acknowledges Death of Political Prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero One Year After His Passing

Venezuela's Ministry of Penitentiary Services confirmed this Thursday the death of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Navas, which occurred nine months ago, after more than a year of forced disappearance denounced by his family.