Stories from Colombia

This occurred despite the installation being on high alert and under threat of terrorist attacks.

Caracol Radio announced a forum for mothers on May 9 as part of their Mother's Day tribute. The event will focus on women and mothers.

Caracol Radio announced that Mother's Day, a annual celebration, will be observed on Sunday, May 10th. This date corresponds to the second Sunday of May.

The registration period for the 'cédula cafetera' for the upcoming guild elections will close on May 25th. Approximately 550,000 coffee growers are registered in the system.

Members of the coffee growers' guild will elect representatives for the 2026-2030 period using their 'sedula cafetera'. These elected officials will shape the industry's roadmap and policy. These elected officials will determine the guild's roadmap and policies. Guillermo Arcila, director of social and guild affairs for the National Federation of Coffee Growers, made this announcement. The inscription of the 'cedula cafetera' is underway for the upcoming elections of representatives for the coffee growers' guild. Colombia is preparing for an election to choose the successors of current President Gustavo Petro and Vice President Francia Márquez. The upcoming vote marks the final stretch of the election campaign.

The Cardio Institute has performed 40 ventricular assist device implants, establishing itself as a leader in the procedure. Most of these long-term implants have been led from this medical center.

Colombian migration officials identified five Americans with inconsistencies in their backgrounds during a flight from New York. These individuals reportedly have local contacts promoting private all-inclusive tourism packages related to sexual exploitation.

The body of Darío Forero, a transport platform driver, was found in Islandia Park in the Usaquén locality of Bogota. Forero had been missing since Wednesday, April 29. According to police, the body showed no signs of violence.

Heavy machinery operations have been halted in the Ocauca department due to a lack of security guarantees in the area. Firefighters have been forced to stop water delivery via tanker trucks because of recent violent events in the region.

According to OISD data, Colombia has the highest weekly average working hours at 47.6 hours. Mexico follows with 45 hours, while Turkey averages 45.7 hours per week. Costa Rica reports 44.6 hours and Chile reports 42.6 hours.