Barranquilla

Global municipal infrastructure and water sanitation works

6 clusters · 127 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Infrastructure projects launched in General Villegas and La Rioja

Municipalities and regional governments continue to execute diverse public works focused on water sanitation, drainage, and urban accessibility. In Spain, accessibility improvements are progressing in Cuenca and Ferrol,

Weather transitions and natural disaster risks in Colombia

11 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Caribbean coast of Colombia faces emergency due to heavy flooding

Colombia continues to experience highly variable weather as it transitions toward the year’s second rainy season. While El Niño conditions persist, experts note the phenomenon reduces historical averages rather than elim

Dengue prevention and regional strategy in the Americas

10 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Peru intensifies dengue vaccination and control measures

Health authorities and experts in Latin America continue to focus on mosquito control and prevention strategies to combat dengue, chikungunya, and zika viruses. Following previous efforts in Argentina, Paraguay, Colombia

Security crackdowns, military overhaul, and legal challenges

42 clusters · 655 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombia: President De La Espriella shifts focus to cultural battle

Since his inauguration on 7 August 2026, President Abelardo de la Espriella has implemented a nationalist security and migration agenda, dismantling the previous ‘paz total’ model in favor of a ‘total war’ strategy. To c

Atlético Mineiro and Boca Juniors set for Copa Sudamericana

11 clusters · 146 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Boca Juniors and Atlético Mineiro set for Copa Sudamericana final

Atlético Mineiro and Boca Juniors have both secured their places in the 2026 Copa Sudamericana final. Atlético Mineiro advanced with a 3-2 aggregate score after overcoming Montevideo City Torque. The Brazilian side estab

Colombia National Traffic Code reform process

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Colombia mobility initiatives and legislative reforms

The Colombian Ministry of Transport has initiated a public consultation process to reform the National Traffic Code, which has been in effect for more than twenty years. The initiative seeks to modernize mobility regulat

Public safety and crime trends in Latin America

9 clusters · 634 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Authorities in Costa Rica and Colombia conduct major anti-smuggling operations

Public safety and environmental concerns persist across Latin America, with ongoing law enforcement efforts targeting organized crime and drug trafficking. In Paraguay, SENAD agents seized 1,753 kilograms of marijuana in

CONMEBOL regional football tournaments

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: CONMEBOL announces Futsal Zona Norte and Copa Sudamericana final details

The CONMEBOL Evolución League South Zone beach soccer tournament concluded in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, with the Chilean national team securing first place. Following this victory, Chile is scheduled to face Braz

Drone attacks and child recruitment crisis in Colombia

9 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Colombia faces surge in drone attacks against police stations

Colombia continues to face escalating threats from drone-based attacks involving explosive devices and a severe crisis of child recruitment. The Ombudsman’s Office reported a 146% increase in drone attacks equipped with

Legal investigations into former San Andrés governor

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Everth Hawkins, former San Andrés governor, arrested for extortion and kidnapping

The former governor of San Andrés, Everth Julio Hawkins Sjögren, is facing escalating legal challenges. Initially, the Attorney General's Office filed formal charges against him regarding the alleged misappropriation of

Latin American infrastructure projects and maintenance

8 clusters · 53 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Aviation infrastructure expands in Colombia and Dominican Republic

Infrastructure developments and maintenance issues continue across Latin America. In Colombia, Cormagdalena director Álvaro Redondo has presented a 970 billion peso project to structurally channel the Magdalena River. Th

Mental health and suicide prevention in Latin America

12 clusters · 214 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Iliana Sánchez proposes mental health prevention in Mexico City schools

Regional efforts to address mental health and suicide prevention in Latin America continue to expand through policy standardization and community-based education. In Ecuador, the Ministry of Public Health has introduced

Water-related emergencies and drownings in Colombia

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Colombia: Man dies attempting to rescue friend from drowning

Heavy rainfall and dangerous water conditions have led to several rescue incidents and a fatality in Colombia. On October 13, authorities conducted multiple rescue operations following heavy rains. In Soledad, Atlántico

Detention and legal proceedings of José Serrano and Xavier J

17 clusters · 201 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Xavier Jordán disappears from U.S. ICE detainee locator

Following his deportation from the United States due to immigration violations, former Ecuadorian Minister José Serrano is being held under preventive detention at the El Encuentro maximum-security prison in Santa Elena.

Women's empowerment and AI integration initiatives

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Women's leadership initiatives launched in Spain and El Salvador

Regional initiatives focused on women’s empowerment and the integration of artificial intelligence are expanding across Latin America and Europe. In Honduras, the ‘Soy Mujer’ program completed its first phase, providing

Violent crime across Latin America

3 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: La Matanza student shot by classmate in school bathroom

Violent criminal activity and interpersonal violence continue to be reported across Latin America, involving firearms, edged weapons, and attacks on both civilians and officials. In Argentina, an 18-year-old student was

Violence and intimidation against Colombian prison officials

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Colombia's Ombudsman calls for investigation into threats against prison officials

The Colombian Ombudsman's Office has called for an urgent investigation by the Attorney General's Office into an intimidating pamphlet targeting officials of the National Penitentiary and Prison Institute (Inpec). This r

Miss Universe 2026 national pageant selections

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: María Alejandra López Pérez crowned Miss Universe Colombia 2026

Various national competitions are selecting representatives for the 75th Miss Universe pageant, scheduled to take place in Puerto Rico this November. In India, 19-year-old Kaziah Liz Mejo, a law student from Kerala, was

Madrid fashion events 2026

17 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Isabela Araujo Rada debuts Barranquilla Carnival-inspired fashion in Madrid

Following Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, the industry has continued to highlight emerging talent and historical connections. The EGO runway, a platform for new designers within the Mercedes-Benz circuit, celebrated i

Ernesto Cortissoz Airport modernization project

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Barranquilla launches infrastructure improvements at Ernesto Cortissoz Airport

The Colombian National Government and the District of Barranquilla formalized an agreement to modernize the Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport. The project involves a 40,000 million peso investment from the District

Security incidents involving ELN in Colombia

2 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Barranquilla establishes new Interpol office to combat transnational crime

In late September 2026, an armed attack in Ábrego, Norte de Santander, killed two police officers who were traveling in an institutional vehicle for community outreach. President Abelardo de la Espriella condemned the at

Cultural and urban art initiatives in Colombia

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Colombian artists transform industrial and urban spaces

Cultural and artistic initiatives continue to expand across Colombian cities through institutional support and public exhibitions. In Bogotá, the Museo de Bogotá is hosting the fifth edition of the ‘Salón de Artistas Art

Barranquilla community solar energy project

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Barranquilla launches solar energy project for 1,500 households

The local administration in Barranquilla, Colombia, has launched an energy community project in the Las Gardenias neighborhood. With an investment exceeding 6 billion pesos, the initiative aims to promote a “just” energy

Tren de Aragua criminal organization activities

4 clusters · 157 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Maickel Villegas convicted in Ronald Ojeda kidnapping and murder case

Legal and law enforcement actions against the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua have intensified across multiple countries. In Chile, the investigation into the February 2024 kidnapping and murder of Venez