Stories from Colombia

A Copa Libertadores match between Deportivo Independiente Medellín and Flamengo was interrupted two minutes into play. Independiente Medellín has stated they will continue to seek security guarantees for the game. The match is scheduled to take place in Colombia. The incident involved a large amount of gunpowder used in the Resistencia Norte supporter section. The incident took place during the fourth matchday of the tournament. The match was described as being stained by violence in the stands. A resolution regarding the event was mentioned by local reports. The transcript mentions that the market's hot spots are concentrated in the technology industry, particularly in areas related to artificial intelligence and computing power, which are driving market attention and investment.

The Así Vamos en Salud observatory reported that at least 4,100 health centers, clinics, and hospitals have closed in Colombia over the last four years. These closures are a direct consequence of the ongoing crisis within the Colombian healthcare system.

A new passport office has opened in Bogota to serve approximately 200 people daily. The facility requires users to schedule appointments via the Gobernación website.

Airline Plus Ultra announced it will temporarily cease operations in Colombia. The company stated it will continue operating other routes, such as those to Venezuela.

Colombia's Constitutional Court overturned a decree that required electric power generators to pay a 2.5% contribution on their profits. The ruling also invalidated a requirement for these companies to provide a portion of their energy to support government-intervened businesses.

The Constitutional Court's plenary chamber issued a ruling regarding the budgetary autonomy of the National Electoral Council (CNE). The high court reviewed two articles of the National Development Plan that modified the Organic Budget Statute. A Colombian judge has granted freedom to an individual due to procedural delays in the pension reform case. The reform itself faces an uncertain path forward in the Constitutional Court.

Five military personnel were wounded following an explosive attack in the municipality of Morales, Cauca. The attack was carried out by the Jaime Martínez structure of the FARC dissidents operating under the command of Iván Mordisco.

Representative Caterin Juvinao has filed a challenge with the National Electoral Council against the Alianza Verde party's decision to support Iván Cepeda's candidacy.

United Nations human rights representative Scott Campbell called for the immediate release of captives held by the ELN. There are currently 266 civilians, military members, and police officers in captivity.

The manager of the Bank of the Republic has rejected allegations of an impending interest rate hike. The manager did not provide further details on the allegations or the bank's current monetary policy.