Stories from Colombia

A motorcyclist named Alixa Lamanca was robbed of 17 million pesos after withdrawing funds from a bank. The robbery occurred in the La Fuente neighborhood of the Verbosa municipality.

The National Police reported 67 public demonstration activities occurring across Colombia. These activities consist of 29 concentrations, 31 marches, and 7 mobilizations.

Trade between Colombia and Ecuador is experiencing negative effects due to a trade war between the two nations. The border reports millions in losses following the implementation of increased tariffs by both Colombia and Ecuador.

Bogota will serve as the host city for the tenth VER summit. An economic study indicates that the minimum wage acts as a driver for demand and growth without generating inflation or impacting national economic performance.

The Attorney General's Office has released a document alleging that Ricardo Bonilla and Luis Fernando Velasco directed a criminal organization.

The Bogota district government conducted an integral intervention to recover more than 1,500 square meters of public space. The operation targeted the Carrera 30 corridor, specifically the area near Herrera.

Romario Andrés Moron Bertel, a 24-year-old from the La Paz municipality near Valladupar, has been crowned Vallenato King. He achieved the title following a performance across the four traditional musical styles of the genre.

A musician has been declared the lifetime king of the 2026 Vallenato Festival. The announcement was made during the festival proceedings. The individual was identified as a protagonist of this year's edition. The recipient received various honors and distinctions during the coronation ceremony. The event included tributes to the artist's career and musical legacy. The event included tributes to the Binomio de Oro and the late maestro Rafael Orozco. The Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata is taking place in Valledupar, featuring cultural activities and musical encounters. Churches and emblematic spaces in the city are hosting events. The festival aims to maintain vallenato as a prominent musical genre, with annual awards for 'Rey Vallenato' and performances by major stars.

The Colombian national government is set to announce a national policy for decent and dignified work. President Petro's government will announce a national policy roadmap involving an investment of approximately 1.82 trillion pesos. The plan prioritizes a just energy and digital transition. It aims to create green jobs and facilitate labor reconversion for at least 14,000 workers affected by coal mine closures. The initiative includes involvement from the SENA. The SENA institution will lead this effort with an investment of 1.47 trillion pesos. The policy also aims to reduce population gaps through new implementation strategies. The policy includes pioneering measures such as guaranteeing menstrual rights in the workplace. The document outlines fundamental guarantees for workers over the coming decade. The policy is designed to cover a 10-year period.

Approximately 5,000 people from various municipalities in the department are participating in May Day marches in Cucuta. The demonstrations were organized by the Central Unitaria de Trabajadores. Participants are currently moving along Calle Décima in the city.