Stories from Colombia

A man lost his life following a stabbing in the Villa Bertha neighborhood of Malambo. The incident was reported as a new act of violence in the municipality. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances of the fatal attack. A 55-year-old victim died from multiple penetrating knife wounds in Malambo. The victim reportedly bled to death from the injuries inflicted by a large knife. An accused individual is facing a formal complaint regarding the alleged robbery and killing. A son allegedly killed his father during an argument in Malambo early Wednesday morning. The victim reportedly worked in money lending, though authorities confirmed the accused did not steal any property during the incident. The accused appeared sober following the event.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced that his upcoming meeting with Venezuelan official Delcy Rodríguez will focus on strengthening border security. The discussions aim to address regional stability and cross-border movement between the two nations. This meeting follows recent political shifts in the Colombian electoral landscape. Colombian President Gustavo Petro requested strengthened military surveillance at the border following reports of individuals linked to drug trafficker 'Fito'. Petro also shared a photo of former President Álvaro Uribe with Daniel Noboa, claiming the Uribe-Noboa alliance aims to undermine Colombian elections. The President called for a security plan to be implemented for Cali, Jamundí, and Palmira.