Stories from Colombia

A minor is allegedly involved in more than 15 homicide cases in Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area. Authorities are considering moving the suspect to other locations to ensure greater security. The suspect was reportedly moved to the new location two days ago during the night.

W Radio Colombia reported 242 emergencies have occurred in Colombia between January and April 28. Approximately 40% of these, totaling 89 emergencies, were reported during the month of April alone. The emergencies include flooding and damage to homes in areas such as La Calera.

The feral hippo population in Colombia has reached 200 individuals. The population grew after four hippos were imported from a United States zoo and released onto an estate. While some believe the animals attract tourists, others state they negatively affect local nature.

The Cundinamarca disaster risk department reported a critical situation across the department. More than 25 emergencies are currently active in various municipalities. One of the most critical points is the Mosquera-La Mesa road.

Palomino, who served as the Director of the National Police, met with a prosecutor at his residence to discuss an operation against fourteen individuals from the Fondo Ganadero de Córdoba.

Cuban Greco-Roman wrestlers Sirio and López completed high-altitude training in Guatapé, Antioquia, Colombia.

Authorities dismantled the criminal organization known as Los Bugos in Ibagué. Colonel Edgar López, commander of the Ibagué metropolitan police, stated the arrest warrants were issued by the second municipal criminal court. The operation targeted the Julio Montiel area. Authorities are seeking concrete results following the arrests. The group was involved in the sale of narcotics 24 hours a day. Authorities stated the organization could generate a criminal income of 3 million pesos daily, totaling over 90 million pesos. The members face charges including aggravated conspiracy and the manufacturing or possession of narcotics. Police in Ibagué arrested two alleged members of the Los Pachencas gang in connection with three homicides. The Metropolitan Police Commander of Ibagué stated that sufficient evidence and witness testimony have been collected to proceed with the investigation.

Luis Carlos Gutiérrez, the Secretary General of San José University, has been imputed as an accomplice in a diploma forgery scheme. Critics argue the situation undermines public education defense movements.

Authorities in Usaquén report that 2,300 students have been targeted by extortionate messages. The messages were reportedly sent by an individual incarcerated in a prison in Tolima.

An investigation into the FARC guerrilla group revealed that 18,677 minors were recruited between 1971 and 2016. The most critical years for these recruitment activities were 1999, 2002, 2007, and 2013.