Stories from Colombia

The prosecutor's office is investigating whether police in Barranquilla leaked intelligence regarding a planned operation. Sources suggest the leak may have prevented authorities from entering specific establishments. The source noted that the intelligence used for the operation appeared to be flawed. Authorities in Barranquilla are investigating a potential intelligence leak involving a local textile family. The investigation follows claims that certain processes were being violated. The investigation involves the Abadi textile family and their legal representative, Lorena Bernal Castro. The family had previously filed actions against the DIAN alleging procedural violations. Four delegates from the Fiscalía General de la Nación are participating in a large-scale operation in Barranquilla. The operation includes various Lili Pink establishments.

President Gustavo Petro made reference to the case of a young man named Kevin Acá. These companies were allegedly used to relabel low-cost products imported from China to falsely claim they were made in Colombia. The investigation follows suspicious activity identified by Diane, who found the companies were non-existent paper entities. The Colombian Prosecutor's Office is currently conducting operations to uncover the full scope of the scheme. Authorities discovered a scheme involving shell companies after exporters requested VAT refunds. The investigation revealed that several individuals were aware of the operation, including members of the police and the DIAN. Officials conducted multiple site visits following an informant's report. The Prosecutor's Office conducted raids related to the case of Kevin Acosta.

President Gustavo Petro claimed that authorities are withholding a forensic medical report regarding the death of a child in Huila. Petro stated that the forensic medical office knows the cause of death but is not releasing the report. The President's comments have caused controversy within the Attorney General's Office and the forensic medical institute. The case involves a youth identified as Kevin Acá. The case involves a young boy whose death has sparked controversy between the Presidency, the Attorney General's Office, and the Institute of Legal Medicine. President Petro specifically named the deceased as Kevin Acosta and alleged that the Attorney General is refusing to release the medical examiner's report. The comments were made during a Council of Ministers meeting. The case has generated controversy within the Fiscalía General de la Nación and forensic medicine institutions.

Lucía Jaramillo, president of the southern section of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that reports regarding the closure of the Gutyer factory in Cerrito, Valle del Cauca, are false. The company is currently engaged in negotiations with a union that has been protesting against the firm for two months. Víctor, president of the CGT, had previously reported the closure.

At least 26 explosive devices have paralyzed the southwest region of Colombia. The incident resulted in more than 20 deaths, including civilians. The source noted the deaths occurred among people standing in the area. The situation is linked to discussions regarding the 'total peace' policy and candidate Iván Cepeda. The deaths include civilians who were standing near a Pan-American highway.

Approximately 3,800 cargo vehicles have stopped transit due to terrorism on the Pan-American highway. The stoppages are reportedly causing shortages in certain areas. The specific nature of the goods being transported was not disclosed.

The son of an Indian billionaire has offered to relocate 80 hippopotamuses in Colombia. Anan Tambani, son of an Indian billionaire, has proposed a solution to manage the Colombian hippopotamus population. The animals were originally brought to the country by drug lord Pablo Escobar in the 1980s. Local authorities have considered euthanizing the hippos due to the damage they cause to local river ecosystems. Tambani has offered to take responsibility for their maintenance and care instead. Anand Ambani, son of an Indian billionaire, has offered to pay for the shipment of 80 hippopotamuses from Colombia. The animals were originally introduced to the region in the 1980s by drug kingpin Carlos Escobar. Ambani aims to prevent a planned cull of the hippos by Colombian authorities. Carlos Valderrama is identified as a Colombian tropical veterinarian.

Workers at the Gujiar plant located between Palmira and Cerrito in Valle del Cauca have been on strike for several days. The workers stated they would not return to their posts until specific labor condition demands are met. A source reports that the multinational company is very likely to depart the region for a second time. This situation has been developing for months according to the report. The company, identified as Gutiér, has reportedly made certain offers that are currently being studied by the labor union. The certainty of the departure remains unconfirmed according to local reports.

Havas Flor, a community leader from Cajibío, requested that illegal armed groups respect the lives of the peasant population in Cauca. This follows a brutal terrorist attack last Saturday on the Vía Panamericana. The community expressed feeling vulnerable and isolated during public demonstrations.

A subject known as Buche Buche Tula from FARC's Front 42 was allegedly paid 2 billion pesos to carry out an assassination. The report concerns the situation of citizens in southwestern Colombia. The source noted that health reform progress has not been maintained due to alleged sabotage by medicine import oligopolies.