Stories from Colombia

Colombia has achieved a reduction of more than 59 percent in deaths caused by childhood malnutrition. The report attributed this progress to the ADIÓ ALMUTIS initiative. The achievement was confirmed by RCN Radio in Bogota. The announcement was made by the Colombian government.

Governments from nations including Nigeria and Senegal are defending their right to drill for oil to fund national development. The positions were discussed at a meeting in Santa Marta.

A court decision has been described as a triumph for the principles of separation of powers and constitutionalism. The ruling impacts wealth taxes and entities without specific subsidies, including private institutions like Externado University.

The Cali region, including northern Cauca and southern Valle del Cauca, experienced insecurity throughout 2025. A report indicated 1,041 recorded insecurity incidents occurred in the industry during that year.

A court in Corozal found Días Mercado guilty of aggravated homicide and illegal possession of firearms. The sentencing follows a triple murder that occurred in the Barranca de Arrozucre district.

A court in San Pedro Sucre sentenced Julio to 43 years and six months in prison. The sentencing was reported from Sincerejo. The transcript does not specify the name of the individual or the specific crime committed.

General William Brincón confirmed the capture of an individual known as Alias Guardaba De Las Balas in Montenegro, Quindío. The arrest was confirmed by the general.

Carlos Cuevas, vice presidential candidate for the Romper el Sistema movement, criticized the lack of security forces following terrorist attacks against civilians.

President Gustavo Petro shared information on X regarding a bank account intended to receive citizen contributions. The account is held at Banco-Lombia. The account allows transfers of up to 10 million pesos per person.

Colombia's Superintendency of Industry and Commerce fined Movistar 4.679 billion pesos. The penalty follows allegations that the company used deceptive practices to prevent users from switching operators while retaining their phone numbers.