Stories from Colombia

Kia plans to invest over $1 million in Colombia's electric infrastructure. This investment is aimed at supporting the development of electric vehicle charging capabilities and related infrastructure within the country.

Kia plans to invest over $1 million in Colombia's electric infrastructure. This investment is intended to support the development of electric vehicle charging facilities and related power systems.

South Korean automaker Kia announced an investment of more than one million dollars in electrical infrastructure in Colombia. The investment aims to incentivize sustainable mobility within the country.

Presidential candidate Iván Cepeda stated in Cali that there will be no dialogue with criminal organizations that murder, threaten, or persecute social leaders in Colombia. Cepeda is a candidate for the Pacto Histórico party.

The Quindío Energy Company (EDC) warned that illegal connections and cable theft are increasing costs for legitimate users. Manager Fabio Salazar stated that these illegal activities are impacting the financial stability of the utility.

The army activated security protocols to protect civilians and travelers following the discovery of explosive material in the municipality of Carlos Sama. A specialized team performed a controlled destruction of the material. The authorship of the incident remains unknown.

Jaguares defeated Cucuta Deportivo with a final score of 2-0. The victory allows the team from Montería to momentarily avoid relegation at the end of the first half of the year. The match included a incident where a Riestra player made contact with a player named Mac outside the penalty area. The contact was noted as a potential candidate for an expulsion, pending the decision of video assistant referee Blas Romero from Paraguay.

Authorities captured two individuals engaged in illegal forest exploitation in the rural area of Aipe. The operation took place in the Balcones vereda, specifically in the San Antonio Bajo sector.

There have been no firm negotiations with any entrepreneurs or individuals regarding the purchase of Deportivo Pereira. Reports of potential sales have circulated since August or September of last year, involving at least four or five different transactions.

Caldas department ranks first in the use of vapes among school populations, according to data from the Ministry of Justice and the Caldas Territorial Health Directorate. The department also ranks second in the consumption of other substances by students.