Politics

Ombudsman's Office Demands Exhaustive, Independent, and Transparent Investigation After Death of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas

The Ombudsman's Office of Venezuela expressed its "deep regret" over the death of Víctor Hugo Quero Navas, who had been detained since January 3, 2025. Through an official statement, the institution sent condolences to the family of the deceased, with special mention of his mother, Carmen Teresa Navas, with whom [...]

March Suspended in Cartagena Scheduled for May 8

A group of unions had announced a rally in Cartagena for May 8. According to Antonio Cabarcas Marchán, president of the Union of Official and Public Workers of the Mayor's Office of Cartagena (Sintraofipucar), the protest was scheduled due to several inconsistencies the group had with the district administration.

When the State Retreats

The Military Forces have historically been the shield of the Nation. They are the line that separates order from chaos, institutionalism from criminal control, security from abandonment. Therefore, weakening them in the midst of the storm is not a minor decision, it is leaving the country exposed.

August 7 is the end of 'total peace': Paloma, Claudia, and Fajardo agree that Petro's dialogues with criminals are a failure

In the presidential debate 'Antioquia Votes for Colombia,' held this May 7, 2026, in Medellín, the candidates questioned the viability of the current peace dialogues promoted by President Gustavo Petro and agreed that this process should conclude next August 7.

'A statement is not enough': Delsa Solórzano denounces opacity in the death of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Nava

The president of Encuentro Ciudadano, Delsa Solórzano, rejected this Thursday the statement from the Ministry of Penitentiary Services admitting the death of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero while in state custody. The official document recognizes that Quero was arrested on January 3, 2025, imprisoned in the Rodeo I Judicial Internment Center, transferred to the Dr. Carlos Arvelo Military Hospital on July 15, 2025, and died nine days later, on July 24 of the same year.

Extortionist demanding $500 million from a merchant captured

A judge with guarantee control functions in Riohacha ordered pre-trial detention in a prison against Fabian de Jesús Hernández Garizado, identified as allegedly responsible for the crime of aggravated extortion. The decision was made after the presentation of material evidence by the Attorney General's Office. However, the accused did not accept the charges imputed by the accuser.

Parque de La Marina will be transformed into Cartagena's green lung

The Mayor's Office of Cartagena and the Colombian National Navy have begun a joint roadmap this week to transform Parque de La Marina into a new green space and meeting point for citizens in the capital of Bolívar. The initiative also includes turning the area into a strategic stop for the second phase of the Gran Malecón del Mar towards Bocagrande.

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.

Venezuela confirms political prisoner Victor Hugo Quero Navas died in prison in July 2025

The Ministry of Popular Power for Penitentiary Service issued an official statement this Thursday informing that citizen Victor Hugo Quero Navas, whose family had reported him missing in March 2026, died on July 24, 2025, while he was held at the Rodeo I Judicial Internment. […]

1,295 packages of cocaine and marijuana seized on two drug speedboats in Dominican waters

A total of 1,295 packages of cocaine and marijuana were seized inside two drug speedboats intercepted by security forces on the coasts of the Dominican Republic's southwest, also arresting two individuals of Venezuelan and Dominican nationality. The National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) reported this Thursday that in...

The Art of Prudence

Discretion is the throne of reason and the foundation of prudence. Through it, success is achieved. It is a gift from heaven and should be considered the first and highest quality. It is the most essential piece of armor, and so important that its absence or minimization makes a person imperfect. All actions in life depend on its presence. Discretion consists of a natural tendency towards the most rational course, combined with a taste for the safest.

“This year we have restituted 373 hectares in Bolívar”: Daniel Flórez Muñoz

Daniel Flórez Muñoz, territorial director Bolívar and Sucre of the Land Restitution Unit, in an interview with El Universal, provided details on how the restitution process has been in the Department and what is expected during this year 2026.