Stories from Colombia

National Police have identified several individuals causing disturbances in the municipality of Armenia. One suspect, identified as 'La Cachorra' aged 20 or 21, is allegedly involved in robberies using knives.

Representatives of the Regional Center for Victims in Bogota have issued an alert regarding multiple service failures.

Two men on a GN-type motorcycle opened fire on a group of people at a commercial establishment in Cúcuta. The attack killed Pedro Emilio Leal Sánchez, 48, William Giovanni López González, 34, and Sergio Andrés Durán Sánchez, 21. William Giovanni López González served as the president of the Las Delicias neighborhood community action board. The incident occurred near the Iniscos residential complex roundabout. A group of women are urged to protect their children from a fast-flowing, deep river crossing, using their bodies to shield them from being swept away. Two people were killed in a shooting in Cúcuta, Colombia, during an operation called Cúcuta. Police reported that two armed men on a motorcycle opened fire on the victims while they were drinking beer. One of the deceased was identified as a neighborhood council head in the city near the Venezuelan border.

Business groups in Cauca are reporting a severe economic crisis due to the public order situation in the department. The crisis is affecting mobility, commerce, and tourism, resulting in millions in losses.

The National Electoral Council (CNE) has opened a preliminary investigation into presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella regarding alleged falsification of signatures used for his registration. The investigation follows a citizen complaint aimed at revoking his candidacy. De la Espriella's campaign issued a statement denying any irregularities in the signature collection process. The CNE is reviewing the signatures following reports by Caracol Radio. The CNE has ordered the opening of evidence and requested both valid and invalid signature copies from the National Registry. The investigation aims to determine the legitimacy of the signatures presented for his candidacy. He clarified that some signatures were discarded because they could not be verified rather than due to inconsistencies related to falsity.

The Colombian government is launching a 52 billion peso fertilization program to support coffee production amid climate variability. This initiative is part of a broader effort to protect the agricultural GDP.

The land allows for the cultivation of corn, yam, plantain, and cassava.

Police in Quévédo have not provided information regarding recent violence that left three people dead, including a 13-year-old child. Four others were reported injured during the incidents. A known transport sector leader and a uniformed police officer were also assassinated.

The Colombian Geological Service reported a magnitude 3.8 earthquake on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The epicenter was located 8 kilometers from Mesa de los Santos in Santander. The tremor occurred at 1:00 AM local time. No damage or injuries have been reported.

Several Colombian officials have been dismissed from their posts following an investigation.