Stories from Colombia

Mobilizations for International Workers' Day are scheduled to begin in Cali. The march will start at Puente de la Luna on the south-eastern highway. Participants will walk along Calle 13, take Calle 14, and turn onto Carrera 39 toward Calle 27.

Three suspected members of the Clan del Golfo, including an individual known as alias el Indio, were killed in Antioquia.

Danielo Andrés Ramírez, known as the 'Rey Momo Infantil' of the 2024 Carnival, was killed by a gunshot in the Revoló neighborhood of Barranquilla. The incident was described as a violent act. The victim was reportedly dismissed from a position in the city of Barranquilla. No suspects have been identified in the report. The 'King Momo' of the South Oriente Carnival, José Palma, was buried in Barranquilla. Palma was killed one week ago while attempting to collect a debt of 128,000 pesos. The funeral included Cumbia music.

The Colombian army and police reported the deaths of three suspected members of the Clan del Golfo in the rural area of Betulia, southwest Antioquia.

An active Andean condor nest was discovered in the Paramo Al Morzadero region. A foundation has been monitoring the area for over eight years to support the conservation of the national bird. The discovery is considered for Colombian avian conservation efforts.

A yellow hospital alert has been declared for the health network in Nariño. The alert follows the current public order situation on the Pan-American highway. The situation involves recent violence in the southwest region.

May Day mobilizations are expected to begin in Medellin on Friday. A march is scheduled to start around 10:00 AM from the Parque Obrero sector to the Pablo Tobón Uribe Theater. A main mobilization is expected to follow between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM, traveling toward the Alpujarra administrative center. The main program will be held at the Parque de las Luces near the Boston neighborhood. A peaceful mobilization is scheduled to take place in Medellin on May 1. Local authorities have committed to guaranteeing constitutional rights while maintaining public order and tranquility. President Gustavo Petro and Minister Armando Benedetti have indicated the president's presence aims to legitimize workers' rights and the established minimum wage increase. A separate event involving President Gustavo Petro is programmed for Plaza de la Luz between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

President Gustavo Petro has called for a National Constituent Assembly to implement social reforms and change the country's political system. The announcement comes amid ongoing May Day marches in Colombia. The move is being discussed alongside current labor demonstrations. A commentator noted that no president should be absolutely autonomous in decision-making without consulting the Colombian people. He stated that no one in Colombian society should make decisions without consulting the rest of the population. Critics argue the move toward a new system could lead to a more authoritarian structure and distance the country from citizen participation. The current 1991 constitution is noted for being progressive and inclusive of various populations. The proposal aims to include a wide range of populations and prevent the concentration of power.

President Gustavo Petro participated in the Encuentro Popular de Economía para la Vida in San Juan del César, La Guajira. During the event, which included the launch of a solidarity supply point, Petro called for a constituent assembly.

A petition filed with the Special Jurisdiction for Peace seeks to clarify the status of over 7,000 provisional cases involving false positives in Colombia. The request aims to determine how many of these cases have undergone complete verification and how many remain unconfirmed.