Politics

Controversy over Emilio Tapia's appearance at Vallenato Festival, as public procurement alerts grow

The reappearance of Emilio Tapia at a Vallenato Festival party in Valledupar has reignited the debate on corruption and justice in Colombia. This became known after a publication by journalist Johana Fuentes on her X account, where he is seen greeting politicians and influential people. This situation raises questions about the lack of social sanction in cases of corruption that still plague the country.

"La Costeña" and "Ojo Picho" Captured for the Murder of Merchant Darío Vergara in Támesis, Antioquia

Six months passed until the first arrests were made of those allegedly involved in the murder of the merchant and leader ...

Video: How the strong fire that destroyed 7 houses in Tiquisio began; 2 injured

“The way the truck exploded was horrible and it almost caused a bigger tragedy. Thank God everyone managed to get out safe and sound. There are no lives to mourn.”

Venezuelans in Miami Join Protests Called by Machado for Political Prisoners

Venezuelans in Miami join global protests called by Maria Corina Machado to demand the freedom of political prisoners.

Two women die on migrant boat heading to the UK

Two Sudanese women died this Sunday, apparently from suffocation, aboard an overloaded boat with more than 80 migrants attempting to reach the United Kingdom from the coast of France. Among the passengers were pregnant women and children.

This is the pico y placa for Monday, May 4, 2026, in Cartagena

Below we show you the details of the pico y placa in Cartagena for private vehicles, motorcycles, and taxis on May 4, 2026, with information on affected digits, restriction times, and exceptions to keep in mind.

Man arrested for robbing cell phones with a firearm in Puente de Guadua, Engativá

Within the framework of preventive and operational actions carried out by the National Police in the Engativá locality, a foreign citizen was arrested, accused of using a firearm to commit robberies in the Puente Guadua sector.

Venezuelan diaspora protests worldwide demanding the release of all political prisoners in Venezuela

Thousands of Venezuelans abroad mobilized this weekend in various cities around the world to demand the release of political prisoners in Venezuela, in response to a call made by opposition leader María Corina Machado. The gatherings, which have been called in more than 120 cities in America and Europe, aim to highlight the situation of hundreds of detainees for political reasons and denounce the persecution of dissidents in the country.

The Ordeal of the Footballer Harold Morales' Mother Seeking Justice for a Heinous Crime

The Morales Payares family was struck by tragedy on the afternoon of August 24, 2020, in the San Francisco neighborhood, during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine. Harold David Morales Payares, a 17-year-old boy, a local football prodigy, dreamer, and affectionate, died after being shot in the back while running through the Casas Caídas sector. The bullet came from a police officer's service weapon.

IPYS Venezuela says 'persecution' against journalists continues and demands an end to 'censorship'

The Institute for Press and Society (IPYS) of Venezuela denounced this Sunday that "the persecution" against journalists "has not ceased" and demanded "the dismantling of the structural censorship mechanisms" that it considers exist in the country. Through a statement, on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, it stressed that there are journalists who no longer sign their articles and have learned to practice their profession within "certain margins" to continue informing.

PEN Spain asks Madrid to protect Nicaraguan journalists "de facto denationalized"

The PEN Spain organization asked the Spanish government to provide protection to seven Nicaraguan journalists who, after fleeing repression, face a de facto denationalization situation and restrictions on movement or practice of their profession.

Polls opened for atypical mayoral election in Fonseca, La Guajira

The National Civil Registry opened the polls at 8:00 AM this Sunday for the atypical mayoral election in the municipality of Fonseca, La Guajira.