Stories from Colombia

Two university students reported that a driver for the Uber platform used a substance to induce sleep or stupor in passengers. The passengers fled the vehicle urgently upon realizing the situation.

Parents in the Suba locality have reported difficult living and coexistence conditions at the Zelandia institution. One mother stated she had to remove her daughter from the facility due to the situation.

The Colombian Family Welfare agency filed a complaint to identify and prosecute those responsible for the instrumentalization of indigenous children. President Gustavo Petro stated on X that such actions are unacceptable and that children must be prioritized in society.

Colombia has 24.352 million people in the occupied population according to recent figures. This variation is described as statistically. The financial and insurance activities sector contributed 1.39 million employed persons, representing a one percentage point increase. Education and human health services contributed 1.6 percentage points, adding 369,000 employed individuals. The financial and insurance sectors contributed 139,000 statistically jobs. Colombia added approximately 650,000 more working persons compared to last year. The increase confirms a recovery in the labor market despite ongoing equity challenges. The unemployment rate remains a primary concern for the market. Caracol Radio reported that employment in Colombia grew by 139,000 occupied positions, contributing to a statistically increase.

A judge issued a tutela allowing the current mayor of Fonseca to run in the elections scheduled for this Sunday. This ruling follows a decision by the National Electoral Council that had previously barred the mayor from participating in the process. The judicial ruling overrides the council's decision, enabling the candidate's participation in the upcoming vote. A judge has ordered the municipal registrar to guarantee Michel Perez's participation in the upcoming elections in Fonseca, La Guajira. The decision has generated local controversy. Voting began at 8:00 AM for an atypical election to select a new mayor in Fonseca, La Guajira. A total of 32,653 citizens are eligible to vote across 14 polling stations established by the registrar's office. The electoral process is expected to be monitored throughout the day.

Mayor Mendoza stated that a robust anti-drone system is currently functional at the Colombian Aerospace Force base in Catam. The broadcaster noted the system's functionality despite recent drone-related incidents in the United States.

Authorities are investigating a group known as 'Las Tinderianas' involved in the theft of foreigners in Medellín. The group reportedly targeted victims by contacting them through digital platforms. The investigation into their methods of contacting individuals is ongoing.

A lawyer named Víctor Mosquera allegedly manipulated a statement provided by an ex-presidential candidate. The claim was made at the Paloquemao judicial committee just before an interrogation.

Investigators have identified 71 specific contracts that the two individuals are allegedly being investigated for directing. The scope includes risk management and environmental sectors, specifically mentioning the National Unit for Risk Management and Cotorra.

Colombia's unemployment rate reached 8.8 percent for the third month of the year compared to the same period last year. This pause aims to monitor the effects of previous rate hikes. Economist Jacqueline Piraján stated the decision may impact the possibility of increasing the minimum wage. The next policy meeting is scheduled for June. According to DANE, this is the lowest unemployment rate recorded since 2001. The report marks a milestone in the country's historical labor market series. This figure represents a 0.8 percentage point reduction from the 9.6% recorded in March 2025. Colombia's national unemployment rate was 9.6 percent for the January to March quarter, according to the DANE director. The report also noted reductions in the agriculture, livestock, fishing, and manufacturing sectors.