Stories from Colombia

Police in Bogota found two children, aged six and eight, walking alone on the streets. Authorities are working to verify the status of the children's parents. The Infancia de la Esencia group is coordinating their rescue to place them under the authority of the Ministry.

Residents in the Chico Norte neighborhood of Bogota are reporting recurring chaos. Approximately 30 delivery workers engage in fights in the local park. These incidents occur on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at midday.

EPM manages 27 energy production centers with an installed capacity of approximately 4,500 MW. Solar and wind power have been used to complement hydroelectric production for several years. The company currently covers nearly 30% of the relevant production area.

The specialized directorate against fiscal crimes has documented several criminal activities in Colombia. These include money laundering totaling 730 billion pesos and illicit enrichment of private individuals exceeding 430 billion pesos. Additionally, the tax and customs authority has executed seizures and apprehensions of goods valued at more than 54 billion pesos. The investigation includes allegations of corruption, criminal association, smuggling, tax evasion, and money laundering. The case is currently being investigated by the Federal Revenue Service, the Public Ministry, and other involved institutions. Inspections conducted by the Colombian Ministry of Labor at six media outlets documented at least 200 cases of workplace and sexual harassment. The findings were released following investigations into the country's media sector.

A Colombian coal producer has redirected its exports toward Asia due to declining demand in Europe. The company reported that European coal consumption has decreased for political and environmental reasons.

Colombian authorities have arrested businessman Luis Gonzalo Gallo.

The Supreme Court's criminal chamber confirmed a seven-year prison sentence for retired General Rodolfo Palomino. The high court stated Palomino engaged in an unacceptable deviation of power by interfering in the arrest of businessman Luis Gonzalo Gallo. The court has requested that Congress debate the matter.

The Attorney General's Office reported 7,837 cases of individuals impersonating police officers in Colombia between 1990 and 2016. The data was presented as part of a judicial news segment.

A 51-year-old Jewish rabbi identified as Nuchemis Israel Eber was murdered in Bogota. The victim had been visiting Colombia for several days. The Jewish community in Colombia confirmed the death and reported him missing prior to the confirmation. Senator Lorena Ríos of the Colombia Justa Libre party confirmed the death following the victim's disappearance. The source stated the murder was confirmed by the senator. The assassination occurred within the last few days, according to a senator. The community has expressed solidarity following the incident. The source did not specify a motive or suspects. Security camera footage from northern Bogota shows the final moments of 51-year-old Israeli Rabbi Eber, who was visiting the capital. The incident is being investigated by local authorities.

Ariel Emilio Cortés-Martínez, the director of medicine legal, responded to President Gustavo Petro regarding criticisms over the non-delivery of an autopsy report. The report concerns a minor identified as Kevin Arley Acosta.