Stories from Colombia

The military intervened two illegal mining camps belonging to the Gulf Clan in the Al Porvenir district of San Luis, Antioquia. The operation resulted in the neutralization of two excavators. The camps were located in the eastern region of Antioquia. Police dismantled two illegal mining production units in the El Prodigio rural area of San Luis, Antioquia. The operation, named Operation EFESTO, was led by the Carabineros and Environmental Protection Section. Two excavators worth more than 1 billion pesos were seized during the operation. Colonel Luis Muñoz, commander of the Antioquia police, confirmed the details of the crackdown on illicit mining.

Two individuals identified by the aliases Matius and El Pavo allegedly shot a man and his family in Puerto Colombia. Security Secretary Saul Leiva announced a 40 million peso reward for information leading to the suspects.

Authorities captured José Alex Vitoncó, known as 'Mi Pez,' a high-level leader within the Dagoberto Ramos column of the EMC. Vitoncó is allegedly responsible for the murders of 21 people.

Construction of the bridge connecting Carrera Séptima and Avenida Boyacá has reached 85% execution, according to Idubo Director Orlando Molano. The asphalt layer has been applied to the structure, which measures between 300 and 400 meters in length.

Intelligence reports link a criminal known as Estefanie 1.32, alias Mi Pez, to recent attacks in Corinto, Toribío, Suárez, Buenos Aires, and Santander de Quilichao.

The government of the city of Bogota has rejected the violence following a terrorist attack that occurred last Saturday. Jorge Líez Ersanches, a member of the Aminga del Sur Occidente, stated the objective is to unite citizens in rejecting violence and stigmatization.

Anand Ambani, a member of India's wealthiest family, is offering assistance to save 80 wild hippos in Colombia. The hippo population in northwest Colombia has grown to more than 200 animals since they escaped in 1993.

For the first time in Colombian history, medical interns will receive monthly remuneration for their work in hospitals and health centers. The Colombian government announced the measure as part of an effort to provide dignity to healthcare workers. The program applies to labor performed in both hospitals and health centers.

Colombia has begun issuing new personalized passports, with citizens already traveling using the updated documents. Chancellor Rosa Villavicencio addressed the Senate's Second Commission during a political control debate regarding the implementation of a new passport issuance model. Villavicencio stated that there have been no interruptions in the issuance of these documents. The debate follows ongoing questioning in the Senate regarding the new system. Senator Nicolás Echeberri expressed concern over perceived improvisation during the debate. The government maintains existing agreements with the Portuguese Mint for the process. Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio testified before the second commission of the Senate regarding the system.

President Gustavo Petro addressed national security and the healthcare system crisis during a recent presidential address at Casa de Nariño. The speech focused on the recent escalation of violence across various regions of Colombia.