Stories from Colombia

Authorities in Antioquia declared a preventive alert following the detection of a possible leak in a structure.

Environmental authorities in Cordoba warned that the department has 40 critical erosion points along the coastal river zones. Addressing this issue requires at least 500 billion pesos, according to the source. The report also mentioned the local government's involvement in dam structure planning. Environmental authorities in Córdoba, Colombia, have identified 40 critical erosion points along the coastal areas of the Sinú and San Jorge rivers. Addressing this erosion crisis will require at least 500,000 pesos.

Authorities warn of 40 critical erosion points along the coastal zones of the Inúy and San Jorge rivers. Addressing this issue requires at least 500 billion pesos, according to the report. Additionally, the mayor's office in Yolombo, Antioquia, has declared an alert.

A technical event at the Nueva Barranquilla substation left several neighborhoods in northern Barranquilla without electricity for more than three hours. The technical issue has since been resolved, according to the report. The outage affected the capital of the Atlántico department. It affected neighborhoods located in the north of the city. Local authorities reported the service disruption has since been resolved.

The priest of the Iglesia Espíritu Santo was robbed in Pitalito, according to Caracol Radio. The victim has forgiven the perpetrators but is requesting the return of his documents. No suspects have been identified. The priest of the Espíritu Santo Church in Pitalito was robbed, according to a report from W Radio Colombia. No specific details regarding the suspects or the exact time of the incident were provided.

Specialist doctors at the Federico Yeras Hospital in Tulima, Colombia, announced a strike starting Friday, May 1. The hospital reportedly owes staff five months of unpaid salaries. Governor Diana Magalimati stated that the debt to the medical staff totals 964 billion Colombian pesos. The governor noted that if the strike proceeds, medical treatment in the department will be impacted. Specialist doctors at the Federico Arias Acosta Hospital in Ibagué have announced a strike scheduled for Friday, May 1. The announcement follows concerns regarding delayed payments from EPS health providers. Governor of Tolima Adriana Matiz noted that a judicial order requiring EPS to pay debts has not been met, which could lead to contempt of court charges.

The search unit for missing persons in Cordoba will allocate 3 billion pesos to strengthen the response capacity of rescue organizations such as the Civil Defense. The departmental administration noted that these organizations led actions including the evacuation and rescue of more than 9,000 people during the emergency.

The Cordoba governorship announced it will allocate 3 billion pesos to strengthen the response capacity of rescue organizations, such as the Civil Defense. During a recent emergency, these organizations led actions including the evacuation and rescue of more than 9,000 people in southwestern Colombia. The funding aims to bolster local relief efforts following recent public order issues in the region. This follows recent floods that left more than 90,000 families affected.

Emergency crews worked through the night to manage landslide damage in Cundinamarca. Officials identified two critical points and eight additional sites experiencing minor landslides. At the most critical site in Curubital, workers removed more than 450 cubic meters of debris. The operation utilizes backhoes, over 15 dump trucks, and mini loaders to transport material to disposal sites.

A strong landslide in the Curubital area has blocked a road in the Cundinamarca province. The landslide caused severe damage to the water system's intake valves. Authorities have declared a red alert for the region due to the emergency. Water services are currently restricted in the affected area. Emergency crews have been working 24 hours a day to clear mud and vegetation from the mountain. Workers were reported to be active on-site as early as 4:30 AM. Local residents expressed hope that recovery efforts will conclude by tomorrow. Work was reported to be underway as early as 4:30 AM.