Stories from Colombia

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace updated the number of victims in Colombia's 'false positive' cases from 6,402 to 7,837. This update occurred during a hearing for case 03 in Apartadó, Antioquia.

Authorities in the Atlántico department are conducting operations against water theft on farms. Illegal connections in rural areas, specifically in the municipality of Manatí, are causing daily losses of approximately 2,000 million pesos.

Police reported two homicides occurred in the Usme locality of Bogota. In the Tania neighborhood, a couple was attacked and taken to the Misericordia Hospital. Authorities confirmed the woman died, while the man remains in critical condition in the intensive care unit.

Heavy rains in the Cundinamarca department caused flooding overnight. The municipality of Soacha was the most affected area, specifically in the Leon 13, Migico, and Quintanares neighborhoods. Streets in these locations were reported to be flowing with mud, stones, and sediments.

A large-scale fire occurred at the Jappi City electronics company located at 51st Street and 47th Avenue in Anchoquia. This marks the second consecutive day of major fires in the municipality in the southern metropolitan area.

Colombia's Council of State halted a movement regarding pension transfers ordered by President Gustavo Petro's administration. The decision follows tensions within the organization regarding the implementation of these changes.

Cultural activities for the 123-year anniversary of Sevilla, Valle del Cauca, began on April 27. The festivities include literature, history, and poetry events. The celebrations are scheduled to continue until May 3.

Bogota will host a first-of-its-kind auction for Latin American literature. The event will feature an exceptional selection of history, poetry, and first editions from authors including Gabriel García Márquez, Manuel Zapata Olivella, and Carlos Castro Arias.

A recruitment case in Colombia involves 18,677 victims of recruitment.

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace called on 20 former FARC members to recognize their responsibility regarding the recruitment of minors. This action was taken within the context of case 07 involving child recruitment.