Stories from Colombia

A prosecutor is imputing Fabián Ramírez for his alleged involvement with the FARC during the height of the conflict in Colombia. The charges include recruitment, rape, and sexual trafficking of children.

A prosecutor presented evidence during a hearing linking Nicolás Petro to a recreational center in Santa Marta. The evidence includes judicial police reports and testimonies placing him at the Navy recreational club in Santa Marta and Cartagena.

The Colombian Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation acknowledged pending payments to researchers. The Ministry informed Caracol Radio that the delays are directly related to the incomplete filing of required documentation.

Sao Paulo faces Millonarios in Colombia for a group stage match in the Copa Sudamericana. Sporting's points were attributed to defensive lapses by Clark. Analysts noted poor defensive organization from Sao Paulo and criticized Clark's defensive performance. Social media reactions indicated a lack of organization in the performance. The result leaves the Tolima side at two points in Group B. The Pirata team sits five points ahead in the standings. The result leaves Sao Paulo with 7 points, Higgins with 6 points, Millonarios with 4 points, and Boston River with 0 points. The next match between O'Higgins and Sao Paulo is scheduled for Thursday, May 7. Sao Paulo drew 0-0 against Millonarios at the Newton Santos stadium in the context of the Copa Libertadores. The broadcaster noted that Millonarios appeared weak during the encounter.

The South Korean group BTS is scheduled to perform in Bogota, Colombia, in October. The announcement was made regarding the group's upcoming visit to the Colombian capital. Singer Ricardo Arjona is performing his sixth scheduled date at the Movistar Arena in Bogota. The venue capacity is cited between 15,000 and 20,000 people. The broadcast noted a trend of artists preferring arena venues over camping-style outdoor shows to mitigate risks. Spanish pop and rap artist Veret is scheduled to perform at the Astor Plaza theater in Bogota on May 7. The event follows the group's recognition as a breakout artist between 2019 and 2020. Tickets for the concert are available via Tuboleta. He will be accompanied by the Metropolitan Philharmonic and maestro David Jimenez. The performance marks the singer's departure from global stages.

A new campus for innovation and technology is being constructed in Bogota. The project is a collaboration between the city and the Chamber of Commerce of Bogota. The initiative aims to build an education pipeline to support the city's growing technology sector.

Colombian prosecutors seized 405 commercial premises, 40 properties, 8 vehicles, and one company as part of an investigation into Lili Pink. The Fiscalía alleges the company used fragmented transactions and simulated commercial relationships to bypass customs controls and facilitate money laundering. These actions were reportedly used to give an appearance of legality to the incorporation of funds into the formal economic system. The Prosecutor's Office is investigating a scheme involving the simulation of customs controls and fragmented transactions. The investigation follows the previous seizure of four trucks carrying contraband cigarettes last year. The Fiscalía General de la Nación imposed asset forfeiture measures on 405 commercial premises belonging to the women's clothing company Hili Pink. The seizure includes 40 properties and eight vehicles across 25 departments.

An accident occurred during the morning of April 28 on the Via Planetaria in Cordoba. The incident took place at kilometer 33 in the Buena Vista area. Authorities are currently investigating whether excessive speed was a factor in the accident.

Chancellor Rosa Villa Vicencio has been summoned to address concerns regarding the guaranteed issuance of passports. The Comptroller General's Office warned that procedures to secure resources for the service's operation were not properly executed.

Authorities decided not to extend the agreement with Fin de Ter for several 'centros potencia' projects. Contractors, including Julio, claimed they were ready to begin but faced issues with received lots that required resolution.