Stories from Colombia

Ombudsman Iris Marín labeled the ELN's 'revolutionary trial' as inadmissible. The group is holding four individuals hostage in Arauca, including two police officers and two agents from the CTI and Prosecutor's Office.

The national government signed a COMPES document that excludes Bogota from providing financial contributions to the Regio Tram del Norte project. Miguel Silva, the Secretary General of Bogota, stated the decision was made without consulting the city's mayor's office. The project involves the Regio Tram del Norte transit development. The project lacks provisions for several elevated sections, intersections, and vehicle bridges that must also accommodate pedestrians and cyclists. Additionally, the current plan does not include integration with Bogota's existing integrated transport system. The mayor noted that additional funds would be required to address these gaps.

Cristian Quiroz, president of Colombia's National Electoral Council (CNE), has called for the full chamber to review the implementation of a new polling law. The proposal follows criticism regarding the parameters imposed by the new regulations.

The Ombudsman's Office reported that a detained individual ordered an attack and managed the purchase of weapons and drones for further violent actions. The individual is currently subject to an extradition order from the United States.

A clinic in Colombia has faced difficulties paying suppliers and staff for several months. A mass resignation of intensive care unit medical staff occurred on May 3. The clinic currently has only 4 of its 16 available ICU beds operational.

Peruvian club Sporting Cristal is preparing for an away match against Junior Barranquilla in Cartagena. The team is seeking to advance to the Round of 16 for the first time since 2004. Sporting Cristal has previously been a runner-up in the Libertadores tournament.

Two miners died following an accident at a mine in Marmato, according to local fire commander José Hernando Gallegos. One victim died instantly at the scene, while the second victim, identified as John Faber Martínez, passed away minutes later. Local miners attempted to rescue a trapped individual, but that person also died during the effort. Emergency response teams are currently working to extract the bodies of the trapped miners. Fourteen miners are trapped underground in Colombia, and rescue efforts are currently underway. The exact number of trapped miners and the cause of the entrapment have not been immediately specified. Two miners died following a collapse inside a gold extraction shaft in the Echandía sector of Marmato, Caldas. One worker, John Freddy Campuzano, died at the site.

President Gustavo Petro officialized the handover of a building block to the Faculty of Arts at the Universidad Nacional. He was accompanied by Minister of Education Daniel Rojas and Presidential Chief of Staff Raúl Moreno.

The National Superintendency of Health and the Alfumac auditing body have launched a phased review of health resource management for the teaching profession. The first phase of the audit will conclude in 15 days.

He faced charges including money laundering, fraud, and illegal campaign financing since 2023. The source stated he began serving his sentence a few days ago. The subject entered prison to serve a 14-year sentence a few days ago.