Politics

'We cannot leave this country in the hands of Cepeda': Germán Vargas Lleras's daughter asks to honor her father's legacy

Germán Vargas Lleras, former Vice President of Colombia. Photo: EL TIEMPO

Asofondos backs decision suspending pension fund transfers to Colpensiones

Andrés Velasco, president of Asofondos. Photo: Courtesy - Asofondos

Regime Confiscates Equipment and Shuts Down Radio Stereo Romance in Carazo

The regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo executed the closure and confiscation of Radio Stereo Romance's transmission equipment this Monday, ending 31 years of history for one of the most emblematic radio stations in the department of Carazo. Officials from Telcor appeared at the facilities in Jinotepe to dismantle the station, known as 'The Giant of Southern Nicaragua'.

Who will fix Cartagena's public schools? Only 2 submitted bids

In early 2026, during a meeting of the District Education Board (JUDI) – comprising the Mayor's Office of Cartagena, the Single Union of Educators of Bolívar (SUDEB), the Traso Collective, and student and parent representatives – Mayor Dumek Turbay announced an investment of $46 billion for the rehabilitation of 31 educational institutions.

45 Venezuelan NGOs Request International Investigation into the Death of Víctor Quero

El Diario Venezuela - elDiario.com - 45 Venezuelan NGOs Request International Investigation into the Death of Víctor Quero

Murillo announces the birth of Camila's son and labels critics as "ghosts" of evil

Rosario Murillo announced that her daughter Camila Ortega Murillo will give birth "in the coming days", while dedicating part of her official speech to attacking opponents and critical media, whom she described as "ghostly figures of evil".

UN Calls for Investigation into Inconsistencies in Víctor Quero Case and Cessation of Forced Disappearances in Venezuela

The UN Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances expressed its "grave concern" on Monday following the confirmation of the death of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas while in Venezuelan state custody, after a prolonged period of forced disappearance. The international body urged the Venezuelan Government to initiate a prompt, effective, and independent investigation to clarify the facts.

Trump Affirms He Will Speak with Xi About Arms Sales to Taiwan During Beijing Trip

US President Donald Trump affirmed this Monday that he will speak with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, about the sale of US weapons to Taiwan during the trip he will make this week to Beijing. EFE If you want to receive this and other information on your cell phone, download Telegram, enter the link https://t.me/albertorodnews and click on +Join.

Trump says he does not regret withdrawing from the WHO amid hantavirus outbreak

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, said this Monday that he does not regret withdrawing his country from the World Health Organization (WHO) amid the hantavirus outbreak that forced the repatriation of 18 passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius to US territory. Asked by the press in the Oval Office if the current circumstances made him rethink the US withdrawal from the international health body, Trump replied: 'No, I'm glad.' EFE

Government Approves $35.608 Million for New Medicine Legal Headquarters in Soacha

Funding approved for new Medicine Legal headquarters in Soacha Photo: National Planning Department

Guide for Poll Workers: How to Check and Attend Mandatory Training for the May 31st Elections

Starting May 11th, training sessions began for citizens designated as poll workers for the upcoming presidential elections on May 31st. While many receive digital notifications, others are just now verifying if they have been selected to fulfill one of the key roles during election day.

ABC for poll workers: how to check and attend mandatory training for the May 31 elections

Starting May 11, training sessions began for citizens designated as poll workers in the presidential elections on May 31. Although many receive digital notifications, others are just verifying if they have been selected to fulfill one of the key functions during election day.