Stories from Colombia

Authorities in Cordoba are maintaining machinery in municipalities affected by floods that occurred in February. Risk management officials in Monteria stated that motobombas have been used to evacuate trapped water over the last month.

A new cruise vessel named Amamelodía was inaugurated to operate on the Magdalena River in Barranquilla. The cruise is intended to promote local tourism, including the Barranquilla Carnival and regional gastronomy. The service will feature musical offerings such as jazz.

The proceeding took place before the 22nd Criminal Circuit Court of Medellin. A new arraignment hearing for former Medellin Mayor Daniel Quintero Calle is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 AM.

The president issued a strong call for immediate action regarding the climate crisis. He stated that humanity's response to environmental deterioration must be immediate. The remarks were made during a summit in Huila.

Experts from the world of cycling will meet for three days in Neiva, Huila. The event is scheduled to take place from July 13 to July 15. The meeting will focus on global cycling topics, according to the report.

Fifteen fuel stations in the Tibú municipality within the Catatumbo region suspended operations in recent hours. The suspension has led to energy sovereignty concerns as local demand currently exceeds available supply. The closures follow threats and intimidations directed at station owners. Local reports indicate that public order conditions are insufficient to guarantee the safety of operations and workers. David Jiménez, spokesperson for the Somos 1 association, issued an urgent call regarding an operational strike in Tibú. The association represents 6,400 service stations. Business owners in other regions are considering similar actions due to threats, extortion, and violence against station employees. The Gremio Somos group, representing 6,400 stations, reported that some workers are refusing to work due to these security concerns.

Authorities identified a captured individual as responsible for a terrorist escalation in the Valle del Cauca region. The suspect reportedly commanded an army of more than 600 men.

Authorities in Colombia are continuing to search for individuals known as Alias Marlon and Max Mas in northern Cauca and parts of the Valle del Cauca region.

President Gustavo Petro has decided not to attend to more patients with cancer due to funding issues. Approximately 12 million Colombians are affected by this exclusion from the EPSI system.

Civil authorities celebrated the capture of individuals, including an individual known as alias Mipés, during an operation in Palmyra. The municipality is located approximately 30 minutes from Cali.