Stories from Colombia

Governor Jorge Emilio Rey reported that heavy rains have caused 47 emergencies in the Cundinamarca department over the last month. Recovery efforts are underway using excavators and heavy machinery to restore critical transit points like the Rio Negro trunk road. Authorities aim to clear the passages within three hours to restore normal navigation and communication systems.

The Colombian Ministry of Defense has raised the reward for information leading to the capture of terrorist alias Marlon to 5 billion pesos. The individual is linked to recent attacks in the Valle and Cauca regions. This move aims to combat the significant damage caused by his criminal activities against the population.

An explosive device was detonated on a highway in Colombia, approximately two kilometers from a roadblock involving a 'chiva' bus and another vehicle. Military units did not reach the intended target area due to prior combat with dissident structures. A dissident spokesperson claimed military intelligence triggered the explosives. Members of the Jaime Martínez structure of FARC dissidents launched an armed attack at kilometer 46 near El Limonar. The group utilized a van and a pickup truck during the incursion. Colonel Pedro Pablo Atiza, acting commander of the Valle police, identified the group as responsible for the attack. Police reported that the subjects fled upon noticing law enforcement presence. This incident followed another armed incursion by the same illegal group hours earlier. This rupture is linked to the expansion of the Gulf Clan into rural areas.

Switzerland and Colombia have expressed intent to increase cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking mafias.

A political figure in Colombia has publicly criticized the Centro Democrático party for excluding the memory and legacy of Miguel. The speaker claimed the party is misappropriating Miguel's image for political gain while failing to represent his actual interests. This development highlights internal fractures and identity struggles within the Colombian political landscape.

Caracol Radio detailed the lengthy periods without major trophies for several English football clubs, including Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Everton, and Nottingham Forest. The report cited specific dates and years for their last significant achievements. They believe there is a environment of inclusion and dialogue that will allow progress.

Authorities in Bogota are investigating a criminal group responsible for a series of violent vehicle thefts in the capital. The investigation follows a high-profile robbery of a luxury SUV from an elderly couple in the Galerías neighborhood. Police are working to regain security control in the southwestern regions of the city.

A Colombian team has taken a 1-0 lead in the Liga Premier after scoring in the ninth minute. The team is currently the leader in the league, indicating a strong performance this season. The match is part of a series of finals, with the fifth division of England also seeing significant action.

A wave of violence in the Valle and Cauca regions of Colombia has seen sugar cane trains targeted by explosions. An incident involving a cylinder bomb on the Pan-American highway in Mercaderes has caused significant alarm. Local officials are calling for urgent government intervention to address the rising terrorist activity.

A Colombian governor has emphasized the importance of land ownership and accountability in the country.