Stories from Colombia

A large-scale fire occurred at 3:00 PM local time.

Three measles vaccination points have been activated in Cartagena to address positive cases in the capital. These sites are located at Hospital de Canapote and the Daniel Demetre and San Vicente de Paul health centers in the Escayumbilla neighborhood.

The Prosecutor's Office is expected to visit CoSalud facilities in Cartagena this week. This follows findings by the Superintendency of Solidarity Economy regarding alleged resource mismanagement and potential maneuvers to hide debts.

Intense rainfall between 3:00 and 4:00 AM caused flooding and fallen trees in Ibagué. A man identified as Julio Montiel disappeared in the Conbeima River during the weather event. Local authorities are treating the disappearance as a primary emergency.

An investigation into contracts awarded during the Duque administration has been uncovered.

An investigation has revealed that approximately 30 public works contracts were signed rapidly during the final month of the Duque administration. These contracts, signed between July 6 and August 6, 2022, total more than 500 billion Colombian pesos.

The División Mayor del Fútbol Profesional Colombiano announced the dates and times for the first phase of the Copa Betplay. The tournament will feature 20 teams eliminated from the Liga and the football tournament. Competition is scheduled to begin on May 6.

General Zapateiro is accused of arbitrarily removing Brigadier General José Luis Esparza from military service. Esparza, known as the commander of Operation Jaque, was previously ordered to be reinstated to the army.

A reserved report from the Procuraduría identifies serious deficiencies in planning and emergency response at El Dorado airport. The report calls for an investigation into the leadership of AeroCivil.

Patients scheduled for discharge from hospital units are waiting eight or more days to be transferred, according to Aristides Hernández, president of ACIENTRASER Salud Norte.