Stories from Colombia

This decision allows Daniel Quintero to maintain his full competencies. A resolution clarifies that no administrative appeal is possible against this decision.

Bogota Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán stated that President Gustavo Petro is unaware of the Regiotram del Norte rail project. The mayor addressed the controversy regarding Bogota's participation in the project.

Hugo Kerguelen explained the scope of a signed agreement with the Ministry of Housing to construct 464 homes for families affected by February floods.

The Council of State decreed a provisional suspension of two articles from a decree that significantly increased tax withholding for thousands of companies in Colombia. The decision affects the tax retention and source mechanisms for these businesses.

The water utility company Acueducto warned that ongoing power outages are jeopardizing water service delivery in municipalities within the Bolivar department. The company stated that electricity cuts have put the provision of water services at risk.

Masked individuals vandalized the Calle 76 station in Bogota during an attack around 3:00 PM. At least 10 stations along the Transmilenio Caracas trunk line were forced to close due to the attacks. The incidents disrupted mobility and the commute for several residents. Authorities expressed concern that the attacks may have been premeditated. Hooded individuals are vandalizing a station, specifically the security cameras, on the Caracas Avenue trunk line in Bogota. They are also moving orange briefcases, which are used for metro works, to further complicate mobility. These actions are currently complicating mobilizations in the city.

Authorities in Valle del Cauca increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the murder of Mileidi Villada to 100 million pesos. Villada, the current president of the Obando Municipal Council, was attacked around 3:00 PM. Police are implementing a 'plan candado' (lockdown plan) to locate the perpetrators. Colombia's Attorney General, Gregorio Enlaz, condemned the murder of Mileidy Villada González, the president of the Obando Municipal Council. Enlaz expressed solidarity with the victim's family and friends. He stated that such actions have no justification and called on authorities to advance investigations to identify those responsible.

Fans of Independiente Medellin set fires in the stadium stands, creating at least four visible flames. Staff members entered the area to remove Colombian supporters and extinguish the fires. The incident was caused by off-field violence that put spectators at risk.

The Flamengo football match scheduled to begin at 21:30 in Medellin remains paralyzed due to security issues. The stadium is currently being evacuated, according to reports from yesterday.

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.