Stories from Colombia

A 7-year-old boy died in a Colombian hospital while waiting for medication. The family claims these actions violate their rights as victims in the investigation into the child's death. The petitioner allegedly failed to provide proof of a formal request to the National Civil Registry. The commentator further alleged that the individual is committing a false denunciation against Abelardo de la Esprida.

The administration is expected to make a decision in the coming days regarding the financing of a new aerial cable system. This project would mark the first time the national government invests its resources into a cable system within the country.

The Maria Fernanda Rojas Transport Administration is scheduled to present the Suacha aerial cable project studies and designs at 12:00 PM. The project designs were developed by a French development agency. The minister is expected to make a decision regarding 70 percent financing in the coming days. Minister María Fernanda Rojas must decide within the coming days whether the national government will finance 70% or 100% of the system. This would mark the first time the national government invests its resources in such a system. The mobility project aims to connect Suacha to the TransMilenio Terreros station on the Autopista Sur. Cundinamarca Governor Jorge Emilio Rey and Transport Minister María Fernanda Rojas are involved in the process. The project is described as one of the largest and most anticipated mobility developments for the municipality.

The Supreme Court of Justice has summoned Senator Didier Lobo Chinchilla to trial. The proceedings concern alleged irregularities in a contract signed during his tenure as mayor of La Jagua de Irrico in Cesar. The investigation involves the alleged misuse of regional resources.

Three major labor unions in Ibanespeda have withdrawn their support for Roi Barreras. The decision also includes the confederation of pensioners.

Technical issues have disabled Line J of the Metro Cable in Medellín's Comuna 13 this morning. The cause of the failure and the expected time for service restoration remain unclear. A technical issue in the San Javier neighborhood forced the evacuation of several occupied telecabins in Medellín. The Medellín Metro reported the incident caused mobility disruptions for the service, which is used by approximately 40,000 people. Service was rehabilitated by 9:30 AM. El Metro de Medellín confirmed the suspension is due to a technical issue.

A new procurement manual, Resolution 12.72 of 2025, has been implemented to prevent illegal contracting practices. While not all of the 1 billion pesos involved in previous contracts were deemed illegal, the previous manual allowed for such irregularities.

The director noted that corporations like Coran Tiocchia and the case of Mrs. Lopera had insisted on payments for months. The savings were achieved by addressing irregular payments from autonomous corporations such as Coran Tioquia, which had delayed payments for months.

The Colombian Ministry of Finance executed a debt management operation by repurchasing $4.56 billion in external bonds. The government reported capturing discounts totaling $135 million through this operation.

A report alleges the triangulation of 150,000 contracts from the risk management unit with Fiduprevisora. The allegations involve the misuse of 1 trillion pesos in public resources intended for disaster relief and community aid. The report names Mr. Olmedo Lopez in connection with these financial irregularities. These funds were reportedly diverted from resources meant for community kitchens and disaster response. The investigation concerns a triangulation involving the Fiduprevisora and Almedo López. Carlos Carrillo, director of the unit, stated that the situation involves potential losses of money and company closures. Luis Fernando Velasco and Ricardo Bonilla defended themselves against findings related to the scandal. The investigation seeks to determine the total amount of money lost and the number of companies affected.