Stories from Colombia

The National Electoral Council confirmed fines totaling 3.5 billion pesos following campaign violations. Several individuals are responsible for the violations, including campaign manager Ricardo Roba, the campaign treasurer, and the auditor. These officials will be required to pay monetary penalties. The National Electoral Council confirmed a fine against the Colombia Humana and Unión Patriótica parties regarding campaign violations. The Pacto Historico coalition stated they will appeal the decision through the Council of State. These parties previously endorsed President Gustavo Petro's campaign. Colombia's National Electoral Council (CNE) upheld solidarity fines exceeding 5.9 billion pesos following a 6-2 vote under resolution 21-01 of 2026. The fines target campaign manager and current Coppetrol president Ricardo Roa, treasurer Lucy Mogollon, and auditor María Lucy Soto.

Criminal violence has caused the displacement of 100,000 people, according to a report. A government budget of over 12 trillion pesos for the Cauca region is reportedly missing or unaccounted for on paper.

Investors in the Ocean Towers hotel and residential project in Cartagena are seeking answers regarding their property or funds. The project was originally scheduled for delivery in 2013 before the developers declared bankruptcy.

Members of the Schnell Front dissidents are set to face a virtual hearing. The charges include forced disappearance, homicide, and conspiracy to commit a crime. The hearing follows investigations into disappearance patterns in the territory.

Ecopetrol is scheduled to release its financial results on May 12. Projections suggest profits could reach approximately 3 trillion pesos. The company is expected to report a cash position of 14 trillion pesos.

Cometrol is scheduled to announce its financial results on May 12. Projections suggest profits could reach approximately 3 trillion pesos with a cash position of 14 trillion pesos. The average price for these results is expected to be 78 dollars per share.

Uniformed personnel located an improvised explosive device in the Micaí Canyon, according to the report.

The Financial Information and Analysis Unit (UIAF) has issued alerts regarding allegedly irregular operations within the fintech sector. These alerts were sent to the Banco de la República. The unit's new head, Wilmar Mejia, is reportedly making these suspicious activity alerts public. The information was disclosed by reporter Lisa during a broadcast.

Three military personnel from the Infantry Brigade of the Navy were wounded during an attack by armed groups in the Bajo Calima rural area of Buenaventura. The soldiers were targeted with rifle fire and subsequently responded to the attack.

The Colombian Association of Civil Aviators, ACDAG, has denounced a decision by the Financial Superintendency of Colombia as irregular. ACDAG warns that this measure puts the pension system at risk. According to the association, an official ordered the transfer of pensions for 347 pilots to Colpensiones without a legal basis. The move is being challenged by the industry group. The measure reportedly risks the stability of affiliates and weakens Colpensiones, the entity responsible for debt administration and recovery. The move could leave approximately 300 million pesos in debt, potentially shifting costs to the state. Aviators have requested intervention from high courts and control agencies to halt the process. They claim the transfer could result in 300 million pesos in debt being passed to the state.