Stories from Colombia

Members of the university community in Bogota held a demonstration yesterday to protest against the president and the proposed university constituent assembly. Protesters displayed posters on campus walls expressing opposition to the assembly.

The Ministry of Science has reported irregularities in the financial review of Colfuturo's credit scholarship program. According to the report, 90% of interested parties are with Extranlex. Diana Riveros, the elected Representative for Norte de Santander, expressed concern about scams using the name of her deceased husband, former Representative Diógenes Quintero. Unscrupulous individuals are reportedly using his name to induce people into fraudulent schemes.

Authorities captured Hillary, the sister of Alice, also known as Larry Changa, in Medellin. Larry Changa is identified as one of the founders and top leaders of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization.

Communities in Guachaca reached an agreement to lift a blockade on the Troncal del Caribe highway near Tayrona National Natural Park. The protest followed several days of tension caused by the death of a local tourism worker and driver.

Quindío Governor Juan Miguel Galvis has been hospitalized in Armenia following surgery for bladder stones. The Hospital San Juan de Dios in Armenia provided the medical report regarding his condition. Galvis underwent the surgical intervention to address the health issue.

The ELN guerrilla group is holding two men captive for an extended period.

ELN guerrillas are holding two men, including Jesús Antonio Pacheco, for an extended period. Details regarding the specific duration or circumstances of their captivity remain unclear.

Both individuals were involved in a kidnapping that occurred on May 8. Two men, identified as Rodrigo López and an individual aged 55 months, were kidnapped on May 8. The family of the victims expressed frustration over the lack of answers from the government and the commissioner's office. The incident occurred during a difficult year for the family.

The ELN guerrilla group has issued a statement regarding the status of two captives, Jesús Antonio Pacheco and Rodrigo López. Pacheco is to remain under guerrilla control for 60 months, while López is to be held for 55 months.

Moisés Acosta Razo, aged 25, was killed in the La Vega neighborhood of Torla Seiva, north of Cincelejo. The victim was traveling on a motorcycle toward his home when hitmen intercepted him and fired multiple shots. Acosta Razo died at the scene after falling onto the public road.