Stories from Colombia

The University of Sucre canceled contracts for 430 adjunct professors following reports of financial deficits. Some of the affected faculty members reportedly earned up to 90 million pesos per month.

The situation arose during a performance. She faces a potential prison sentence of up to 8 years. The source noted the incident has caused distress for her family.

The Catholic Church in Neiva rejected terrorist acts that have resulted in several deaths. Monsignor Marco Antonio Merchan stated that these acts should not be polarized or used for political purposes.

Explosions and vehicle burnings were recorded in the Cauca region in recent hours. These incidents occurred despite demonstrations by community organizations demanding peace and an end to violence against civilians.

Labor Minister Antonio Sanguino questioned a Council of State decision regarding pension resource transfers. The decision centers on the principle that those paying pensions must have the corresponding resources available. Labor Minister Antonio Sanguino noted the decision follows a period of reviewing decisions regarding EPS and pension funds. President Gustavo Petro addressed the suspension, mentioning that his administration has provided bonuses to three million elderly adults without pensions. Three million elderly citizens remain without pensions despite government subsidy efforts. The president warned of increasing liabilities in certain entities prior to intervention and noted the possibility of debt payments. Judicial decisions reversing interventions on financially deteriorating EPS entities have also been questioned.

Authorities have issued an alert regarding an international human trafficking network. The purpose of the recruitment is to transport individuals internationally. Specific details regarding the scale of the operation or identified suspects were not disclosed.

A fire reported in the municipality of Itaguí, located near Medellín, has been brought under control. The incident occurred in the metropolitan area. No specific cause or damage figures were provided by the source.

Authorities in Medellin captured an individual known as Alias Flaco or Alias Chorotó. The suspect served as the financial leader for the Ivan Mordisco criminal structure.

The Ministry of ICT decided not to extend an agreement with Finter for 'centros potencia' projects. The ministry issued a communication early this morning stating the decision was made because the project showed low progress.

A guerrilla leader is suspected of orchestrating a bomb attack in Cantara, Colombia, that destroyed the entire town. The assault occurred on Saturday and resulted in 21 deaths. The attack is described as one of the country's deadliest bombings targeting civilians.