Stories from Colombia

The National Electoral Council has opened a preliminary investigation into presidential candidate Iván Cepeda. The inquiry concerns alleged irregularities regarding campaign financing for the Pacto Histórico inter-party consultation held on October 26, 2025. Carolina Corcho also participated in that consultation as a candidate. The investigation is currently in its preliminary stages, according to the report. The investigation follows complaints from several citizens, including Senator JP Hernández and Juan Martín Bravo Castaño. The National Electoral Council (CNE) is studying a request to review the signatures used by Abelardo de la Esprilla for his presidential candidacy. A citizen petition by Marceliano Julio Fonseca Bolívar seeks to revoke the registration.

Colombian victims are seeking intervention from the Inter-American system due to prolonged delays in land restitution.

The Forjando Futuros foundation has approached the Inter-American system regarding delays in land restitution for families in Turbante. The foundation represents victims of the Averida Latécan Turgo incident.

Colombian officials say 80 iguanas need to be culled in San Andres. The population grew from four iguanas brought by Pablo Escobar decades ago. Local residents are advocating for the protection of the animals. The current population is estimated at 200 individuals, descendants of four iguanas brought to the area by Pablo Escobar decades ago.

The Governor stated that the actions constitute a death threat against him and his family. He claimed that Uribe's conduct places a 'tombstone' on his family's heads. The investigation is being conducted in the Fontibón locality of Bogota.

The Governor of Nariño announced plans to file defamation and slander charges against former President Alvaro Uribe Velez. The Governor of Nariño met with officials to express outrage regarding allegations made by former President Alvaro Uribe.

Bogota officials stated the city has no more available land to provide new shelters for displaced populations. Authorities noted that current efforts to provide aid are complicated by government requirements. One shelter has been occupied since Monday, preventing institutional access and leading to reported aggressions. Schools and public buildings have been quickly converted into emergency shelters, but they are now overcrowded with little privacy. Tents have been erected in schoolyards to house more people. Many families initially used blankets or improvised partitions to create some privacy.

More than 20 complaints have been filed against various spokespersons in Bogota involving allegations of child instrumentalization, aggressions, and the detention of officials. The source stated that none of these cases have seen progress despite multiple visits to the prosecutor's office. The complaints were filed personally by the source. The city is currently awaiting government aid to address the victims.

A traditional procession is being held in Popayan today. The event will conclude with a cultural protest involving social, political, and union sectors. Carlos Villano, president of the Central Unitaria de Trabajadores in the Tolima department, is involved in the proceedings.

Preparations for International Workers' Day mobilizations have begun in the central sector of Ibagué. Participants are expected to march along the descending lane of Carrera Quinta toward Calle 60.