Stories from Colombia

Alias Araña, a member of a group negotiating under Colombia's 'total peace law,' was captured by the prosecutor's office. This occurred despite his involvement in ongoing negotiations, which were reportedly not functioning at the time of his arrest.

An alert has been issued for the Huila department in Colombia due to an increase in animal-borne infectious disease cases. Health authorities reported over 500 cases, primarily of animal origin, in recent months.

A person traveling alone on a motorcycle to Vereda Palmichal was reportedly intercepted by men from Frente 36 of the FARC Dissidents. The individuals are presumed to have interrogated, tortured, and murdered the person in the municipality. The family has confirmed the incident.

Blu Radio Colombia reported that 29 individuals, identified as criminals from the self-proclaimed Gaitanista Army, are to be released and transported. Twenty-nine individuals described as 'delinquents' from the self-proclaimed Gaitanista Army have been released.

The 'Premios Nuestra Tierra' awards will be broadcast live from the Teatro con Subsidio. A red carpet event for the awards will also be streamed via TikTok from La Vega.

A group identified as Gat3 has complained that commissioners are not adequately interpreting a law, stating the problem lies with the commissioners, not the law itself.

A person is reportedly backed by former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Vélez, according to the source.

A report from the United States Congress discusses several candidates in Colombia. Iván Cepeda is described as a human rights defender, total peace negotiator, and anti-corruption advocate who opposes US interventions, viewed as 'moderately polarizing'.

Colombia's risk of contagion within the country or from imported cases is currently "quite, quite low." The country is prepared for any eventuality, having held discussions with the National Institute of Public Health regarding necessary actions.

The provision of health services in Colombia has deteriorated over the past two years. The Red Cross has described the humanitarian situation in Colombia as dire. The prosecutor's office has faced criticism for its handling of cases, particularly concerning President Petro.