Stories from Colombia

A total of 400 students in grades 10 and 8 from El Banco and Plato municipalities will be able to pursue technical studies while still in high school. This initiative aims to enhance academic preparation and expand job and higher education opportunities for young people in these subregions. Eleven universities in the department of Risaralda have begun offering technical studies to high school students. Students can now pursue technical degrees at the university campuses in El Banco and Plato while still completing their high school education. The program will provide training in technical fields and reinforce skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.

A Colombian cyclist has achieved a victory, becoming the most decorated cyclist in the country's history. The cyclist's achievement is highlighted in national news reports. A cyclist from Colombia has won a race, marking a achievement for the athlete and the country.

A RCN Radio Colombia report suggested that Adolf Hitler was obsessed with classical music from a young age. The broadcast indicated that these works were translated from musical scores to theatrical productions. The report described this as a period where one could witness grand gestures and beautiful works.

The Green Party's national directorate has approved allowing Angelica Lozano, Caterin Juinao, and Caterin Miranda to hold different political stances. Juinao and Lozano will support Claudia Lopez, while Miranda will support Paloma Valencia. The party's representative stated that public resources are sacred and fighting corruption will be a priority. She attributes the weekend's violence to narcoterrorism, claiming that previous governments opened the door to such activities. The candidate also suggested that these acts of terrorism aim to create fear to benefit far-right sectors.

A Colombian military aircraft experienced an incident on the runway, but all individuals on board were safely transferred to a local hospital. Several passengers sustained fractures. An analysis is underway to determine if any individuals require transfer to a higher-complexity hospital in Medellín. Separately, firefighters in Medellín responded to a fire that impacted at least seven homes.

A Colombian military aircraft experienced an incident on the runway, narrowly avoiding an accident. The specific nature of the incident and the aircraft type were not disclosed. This event occurred in Bogota. The specific nature of the operation and its objectives were not fully disclosed to the public. The incident occurred in Colombia.

Homebuyers in Cartagena are reporting delays in the delivery of apartments at the Promotora Barac building in the Barrio Santa Monica. Investors claim they have paid nearly 98 percent of the property costs but have not received their homes after two years of the process. The group of affected families expressed growing uncertainty regarding the construction company's excuses for the delay. No specific timeline for completion was provided by the developers. Complainants allege the construction company uses excuses such as missing water and electricity meters to avoid providing real delivery dates. Construction manager Orlando Bermudez defended the company, stating the building is fully compliant with final finishes and that there is no incentive to withhold delivery. Bermudez suggested some complainants may be acting in bad faith.

The mayor of Ocaña, Miro Cañizárez, has publicly questioned the national government's lack of response regarding kidnappings in the municipality. He criticized the effectiveness of recent security council meetings held by ministers. The local leadership is demanding more decisive action to address the security crisis in the region.

A man and a woman were kidnapped by members of the Shottas criminal gang at the port of Buenaventura. The victims include merchant Risa Caldas, who was abducted on April 13, 2026. Fabio Cardoso, a government delegation coordinator, issued an urgent call for their release. The incident occurred during early morning operations at the airport/port area.

A Colombian Air Force Hercules aircraft narrowly avoided an accident at Jorge Enrique González Airport in San José del Guaviare. A technical issue forced the crew to abort takeoff maneuvers and return to the platform. The incident occurred during an attempted departure from the runway.