Stories from Colombia

The ELN central command issued a statement accusing President Gustavo Petro of failing to uphold agreements reached during peace negotiations. This follows Petro's recent suggestion to resume dialogues with the guerrilla group if they dismantle illicit economies.

Police are investigating the discovery of a body in a southern neighborhood of Bogota. Preliminary indications suggest the body showed no signs of violence. Authorities are reviewing security camera footage and collecting neighbor testimonies to clarify the circumstances.

The Attorney General's Office in Colombia cited Laura Ojeda, partner of Nicolás Petro, for a hearing regarding alleged personal data violations against Daísuris Vázquez. The judicial proceeding is scheduled for May 12 at 11:00 AM.

A health entity in Bogota has closed its local office due to a financial crisis. Executive Director Wilson Cubides stated that payment delays from EPS providers have made daily operations unsustainable. The accumulated debt is estimated to be around 4,000 million pesos.

The State Council Safety Committee is urging all regions to learn from a recent accident and strengthen safety production work in key industries to prevent major incidents. The WHO stated that hantavirus is not easily transmitted between people, and the risk to the broader public remains low, advising against panic. Symptoms can include fatigue, fever, muscle pain, and potentially respiratory issues, with a mortality rate of up to 40% in severe cases. The Netherlands National Institute for Public Health and the Environment stated the source of the hantavirus outbreak is currently unclear. The World Health Organization maintains that the risk to the wider public is low and no travel restrictions are required. The primary mode of transmission is believed to be from rodents.

Fourteen miners are trapped in a mine accident in Colombia. Authorities are organizing search and rescue operations, preventing further disasters, and handling aftermath.

Fourteen miners are currently trapped at a mining site in Colombia, according to preliminary reports. The National Mining Agency has deployed rescue teams and established a unified command post at the location.

Fourteen miners are currently trapped following a mining incident in Colombia, according to preliminary reports. The National Mining Agency has deployed rescue teams and established a unified command post at the site.

The Public Ministry in Colombia is requesting a disciplinary investigation into officials from the Civil Aviation Authority. The probe aims to evaluate infrastructure planning, critical infrastructure investments, and risk management.

The Colombian Prosecutor General's Office confirmed that Alexander Díaz Mendoza, known as alias Calarca, will face charges on May 12. The hearing will take place before a municipal criminal judge with guarantee functions in Villavicencio, Meta.