Stories from Colombia

Police apprehended a 17-year-old teenager during an operation involving a firearm exchange. One individual fled the scene on a motorcycle while another escaped on foot. Following the incident, a man identified as Marlon was found dead with a gunshot wound.

At least seven people were killed in isolated incidents across the Tolima region in Colombia. The Israeli military stated it continued to strike Hezbollah targets and intercepted several rockets and drones. Hezbollah claimed its fighters struck Israeli vehicle and personnel concentrations. Israeli airstrikes on March 3rd targeted multiple locations in Lebanon, resulting in 8 deaths and 11 injuries. Wang Han is questioned about a potential murder, with a 'Zhangshi' suggesting he orchestrated a scheme involving fake and real cars, implying a larger motive. Wang Han returns home to find that people who invaded his property did not harm Su Zhen, who was kept by their side. The cause of death is suspected to be Hantavirus, which can cause a severe respiratory illness with a high mortality rate if untreated. The virus is typically transmitted to humans through contact with infected pigs.

A serious accident involving a mechanical attraction in Popayán left three people dead, including one minor. More than thirty people were injured in the incident. The event occurred during a weekend of violence in the Tolima region, where at least seven people were killed in separate incidents. Three people died and 38 others were injured during a Monster Truck 2026 event in Popayán, Cauca. The accident occurred when a vehicle lost control and struck several spectators in a lot adjacent to the Boulevard Rose shopping center. Authorities are currently investigating the causes of the accident. A total of 40 people were struck by the vehicles during the incident. The event involved large trucks approximately 4 meters in height performing stunts. Authorities noted that the event was conducted without proper security measures.

Sabio De Manizales secured a 60-51 victory against Cimarrones del Chocó over the weekend. The win ended a three-game losing streak for the team. Coach Grady Osorio stated the team aims to continue improving ahead of two upcoming home games against Caimanes.

The Universidad del Magdalena hosted the first APC Colombia Magdalena 2026 model. The event gathered students, authorities, and international representatives to work on projects focused on cooperation, innovation, and territorial development.

The Colombian state has issued a response to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights concerning 21 families displaced from the municipality of Turbo over 20 years ago. The incident involves families who were forcibly displaced from the Turbo region.

Colombia secured all six titles available during the Pan American BMX Championship finals. Juan José Velásquez won in the under-23 category, while Valentina Muñoz and Diego Arboleda secured elite category titles. This victory marks Diego Arboleda's fifth Pan American title.

Deputy Jorge Correa called for the rejection of the president's stance toward the business sector in Antioquia. Correa stated the president is failing his constitutional duty to represent national unity and defend citizens' rights.

Medellin has provided aid to 2,300 victims of conflict. The assistance aims to support those affected by violence.

The city of Medellin has provided institutional aid to more than 2,300 victims of armed conflict during the first months of 2026. Authorities have delivered over 1,500 aid packages to those affected.