Stories from Colombia

The mayor of Ocaña in Norte de Santander warned of potential mass landslide risks following a torrential river event. The Tejo River torrent has caused material damage in the area. Authorities expressed growing concern regarding the stability of the upper basin.

Authorities captured two men for distributing threatening pamphlets in the municipality of Itagüí, Antioquia. The individuals were operating in the El Porvenir and El Agisal sectors of the Aburrá Valley.

An NGO estimates that more than 200 cases of female genital mutilation were performed in Colombia between 2020 and 2025. The source mentioned that women have historically faced these practices and that victims often claim ignorance of what occurred.

Senator and presidential candidate Paloma Valencia criticized the proposal for a National Constituent Assembly. Speaking from La Ceja, Antioquia, Valencia argued that Colombia's problems must be solved from the territory.

The Colombian Ministry of Health confirmed a second case of mpox involving the 1B variant in Bogota. The virus was identified in a 45-year-old man. Bogota's Ministry of Health has confirmed a second case of monkeypox, a variant known as 1B. The case involves a 45-year-old man who is currently in isolation and under health service monitoring. Health authorities are maintaining active surveillance in the capital.

A terrorist attack occurred in the Cauca department near the city of Puerto de Buenaventura. The incident caused vehicle congestion on a major road corridor. Approximately 10,000 vehicles pass through this corridor daily, according to the report.

Residents in Popeyes held May Day marches to call for an end to terrorism in the Cauca region. The demonstrations served as a call for peace for inhabitants affected by violence. The source described the event as a powerful call for peace.

A Colombian political figure announced the formation of a new popular movement called Defensores de la Patria. The individual stated they refuse to accept the label of any existing political party to pursue a different style of politics.

Vandalism occurred at a metro station in Medellín during a May Day march. The incident took place during demonstrations for Labor Day. No specific number of casualties or arrests were reported in the segment. Protesters also applied graffiti to bus stops in Parque de las Luces.

Councilman Juan Manuel Díaz reported that 37 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in Bogota between January and February 2026. The same data indicated 404 people were injured in road incidents during that period.