Antioquia

Sporting events in Rionegro

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Rionegro hosts national under-25 tejo championships

Rionegro has hosted several significant sporting events in late 2026. In August, the municipality concluded its participation in the Intercolegiados Games Departmental Final, securing fifth place in the general classific

Colombia food security and nutrition initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Colombia sees rising protein consumption and regional food security initiatives

Colombia has implemented several measures to address nutritional gaps and food insecurity. The government issued Decree 380 of 2026, which mandates the fortification of staple foods such as wheat, corn, and rice flour wi

Violence against social leaders in Colombia

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indigenous leader Jacob Guachetá Zambrano murdered in Cauca

Violence against indigenous and social leaders has persisted in Colombia, particularly within the Cauca region. In early August, an armed attack in Florida, Valle del Cauca, killed four people, including Kwesx Yu Kiwe, t

Colombian Army anti‑explosive and anti-drone operations

8 clusters · 168 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Haina Oriental Customs seizes 74,100 rounds of ammunition

The Colombian National Army has continued security campaigns to neutralize explosive devices placed by various armed groups. Following mid-August operations in Boyacá, where the First Brigade destroyed 20 devices attribu

Colombia infrastructure and rural development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Colombia advances major road and rail infrastructure projects

Colombia is progressing with various infrastructure and rural development initiatives. Early efforts focused on educational and agricultural expansion, including the construction of new modules at the Universidad Industr

Antioquia regional project funding

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Córdoba and Santa Fe secure $65 million for biprovincial aqueduct

Antioquia has secured 325.8 billion pesos to fund 28 regional projects through the 2026 ‘Obras por Impuestos’ (Works for Taxes) mechanism. This marks the third consecutive year the department has led the nation in managi

Colombian coffee sector elections 2026

6 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Colombia coffee growers elect new sectoral representatives

The National Federation of Coffee Growers (FNC) has concluded the 2026 coffee elections, which featured the country’s first virtual voting phase. Between September 1 and September 3, 5,286 producers utilized a WhatsApp c

Colombia highway toll regulation proposal

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Transport policy shifts debated in Argentina and Colombia

Senator Luis Carlos Rúa has introduced a bill in the Colombian Congress to regulate the installation and operation of highway tolls. The proposed legislation seeks to establish a mandatory minimum distance of 150 kilomet

Crime and investigations in Colombia and Venezuela

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Maracaibo: Former police officer attacks El Marite prison with grenade

Criminal activity and investigations have been reported across Colombia and Venezuela, involving various types of violence and abuse. In Colombia, incidents included the fatal shooting of a Venezuelan national in Chiqui

Colombian sporting events and athlete performances

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Colombian athletes and teams see diverse results in football and cycling

Colombia is hosting several regional sporting events, including the 35th Clásica Nacional de Ciclismo de Marinilla ‘Ramón Emilio Arcila’ in the Antioquia region and the Villamil Trail in the Huila department. These compe

Mining unrest and illegal mining disputes in Bolivia

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Illegal gold mining operations face crackdown in Bolivia, Colombia, and Venezuela

In La Asunta, La Paz, community members seized a mining camp near the Boopi River following protests against a Chinese mining company. Demonstrators accused the firm of illegal exploitation, environmental pollution, and

Colombia public fund audit controversies

3 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Colombian oversight agencies launch audits and report fiscal findings

In early August 2026, the National Superintendency of Health released an audit of the Antioquia Governor’s Office, uncovering 23 alleged irregularities and the possible diversion of 4.7 billion Colombian pesos intended f

Missing child case in Buriticá, Colombia

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Buriticá: Missing six-year-old girl found dead

On August 24, 2026, six-year-old Michelle Dayana Henao Chavarría went missing from the Cristo Rey sector in Buriticá, Antioquia. Authorities launched an extensive search operation involving the Police, Army, and local re

Violence against social leaders in Colombia

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Colombia reports 90 social leaders murdered in first seven months of 2026

In August 2026, Colombia’s Defense Minister Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez Suárez corrected previous claims regarding the safety of social leaders, admitting that homicides of these individuals have actually risen compared to the

Global natural disaster impacts

2 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Natural disasters strike Argentina and Spain

Natural disasters, including severe storms and seismic activity, have caused widespread damage across several regions. In Spain, violent storms in Castelserás destroyed a municipal pavilion roof and caused a total loss

Antioquia regional governance and infrastructure

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Antioquia Governor delivers infrastructure projects in Guarne

In Antioquia, Governor Andrés Julián Rendón has addressed several regional challenges, including forest fires and infrastructure needs. Following a visit to Abejorral, the Governor announced a 500 million peso reward fun

Colombia earthquake housing reconstruction efforts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Fundación Grupo Argos launches rapid seismic-resistant housing for earthquake victims

Following an earthquake in Colombia on August 10, Grupo Argos and artist Nicky Jam launched the ‘Adopta un Hogar’ campaign to assist families in regions such as Chocó, Valle del Cauca, and the Eje Cafetero. The initiativ

Colombian school feeding program regional developments

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: School feeding programs expand in Antioquia and Dominican Republic

The School Feeding Program (PAE) in Colombia is experiencing varied regional outcomes. In Boyacá, the program is facing financial instability due to budget delays from the Unidad Alimentos para Aprender and a 35% rise in