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Tren de Aragua criminal organization activities

3 clusters · 134 sources · last updated

Latest: Chilean prosecution seeks 20 years for Maickel Villegas in Ronald Ojeda murder trial

Legal and law enforcement actions against the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua have intensified across multiple countries. In Chile, the first trial has commenced regarding the February 2024 kidnapping an

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Security crackdowns and political shifts under de la Espri

26 clusters · 634 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia judge orders President De la Espriella to remove photos of corpses

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 direct law enforcement. The

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Hospitalization of Alci Acosta

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Alci Acosta remains stable following medical intervention

Colombian bolero singer and pianist Alci Acosta, 87, was admitted to the intensive care unit at the Clínica La Misericordia Internacional in Barranquilla due to complications involving his kidneys and prostate. Followin

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Colombian Supreme Court digital rights forum

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Madrid Bar Association to host legal technology forum

The Supreme Court of Justice in Colombia scheduled a forum in Barranquilla for September 8, titled “Freedom of expression, technology, disinformation and digital responsibility.” The event, hosted at the University of th

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Detention and legal proceedings of José Serrano in Ecuador

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Latest: José Serrano faces multiple charges after deportation to Ecuador

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.

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Homicide investigation of Venezuelan woman in Barranquilla

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Latest: Barranquilla authorities investigate homicide of Venezuelan woman

Yudelkys Geraldine Martínez, a 41-year-old Venezuelan national, died in Barranquilla, Colombia, following a violent assault that occurred on August 1 in the Porvenir neighborhood. Martínez was reportedly attacked with fi

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Latin American urban development leadership meetings

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: IDB Mayors Meeting gathers Latin American leaders in Colombia

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) convened the 2026 Mayors Meeting in Colombia, gathering leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean to address urban development and governance. During the event in Barranquill

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Barranquilla and Puerto Colombia territorial dispute

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Barranquilla seeks to recover 1,000 hectares in dispute with Puerto Colombia

The Instituto Geográfico Agustín Codazzi (IGAC) has submitted a 400-page technical report to the Congress of the Republic to address a territorial dispute between Barranquilla and Puerto Colombia regarding the Corredor U

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Latin American infrastructure projects and maintenance

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated

Latest: Infrastructure updates: Peru bridge maintenance and Guatemala road funding delays

Infrastructure developments and maintenance issues continue across Latin America, involving both large-scale investment projects and the deterioration of existing structures. In Colombia, a 970 billion peso project has

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Colombian residential real estate developments

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Real estate growth in Cajicá and Chía residential sectors

Residential real estate trends in Colombia show growth in various urban and suburban areas. In the Sabana de Bogota region, Chía and Cajicá have become popular residential alternatives to Bogotá, attracting professionals

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Junior de Barranquilla appoints Sebastián Viera as coach

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated

Latest: Football clubs in Latin America announce coaching changes

Junior de Barranquilla has officially appointed club legend Sebastián Viera as the new head coach, following the dismissal of Alfredo Arias. The decision to end Arias’s tenure was driven by a difficult start to the Liga

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Colombian professional cyclists in European racing

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Sports Update: Ronaldo hits 978 goals and IndyCar heads to Colombia

Colombian cyclists are establishing a presence in elite European professional racing. Initially, two young riders, Juan Guillermo Martínez and Juan David Quintero, secured positions with major organizations, with Martíne

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Colombia 2026 election, inauguration & security

382 clusters · 1158 sources · last updated

Latest: Gustavo Petro alleges electoral manipulation involving Fernando Cerimedo

Following his inauguration on August 7, President Abelardo de la Espriella has begun restructuring the Colombian government. He established a cabinet of 18 ministers adhering to gender parity laws, appointing nine men an

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Great Place to Work Latin America rankings 2026

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Accor and Triple A recognized for excellence in workplace culture

The Great Place to Work (GPTW) ‘Best Workplaces in Latin America 2026’ rankings have recognized various companies across the region based on employee perceptions of organizational culture, leadership, and trust. In Braz

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Sabor Barranquilla 19th edition concludes

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Latest: La Guajira concludes participation as guest of honor at Sabor Barranquilla

The 19th edition of the Sabor Barranquilla food festival in Colombia concluded after a four-day event focused on Caribbean culinary heritage and social transformation. Sponsored by Gases del Caribe, the festival featured

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Colombian city infrastructure upgrades

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Sports stadium renovation projects advance in Colombia and Mexico

In late July 2026, Barranquilla’s mayor Alejandro Char announced a major security and venue investment, unveiling a $17 billion mega-police station in the Caribe Verde district and a LED lighting system for the Metropoli

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Crime escalation in Santander, Colombia

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Santa Marta reports drop in homicides amid rise in cybercrime

Authorities in the Santander department of Colombia have reported a significant rise in violent crime. Data from the Fiscalía General de la Nación indicates that 175 homicides were recorded in the Bucaramanga metropolita

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Colombian Caribbean infrastructure and tourism development

2 clusters · 57 sources · last updated

Latest: Regional cultural and tourism events announced across Latin America and Spain

In the Colombian Caribbean, regional development efforts are focusing on infrastructure and tourism. The national Conpes 4205 investment plan, which allocates 6.54 trillion pesos for airport upgrades through 2035, has fa

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Urban and cultural development in Cartagena

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Latest: Urban and cultural development projects announced in Barranquilla and Cartagena

Urban development in Cartagena has focused on residential expansion and cultural initiatives. In the Comuna 13 district, real estate development is integrating traditional single-family homes with new luxury apartment co

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Colombia CAF $9B financing and water tariff hike

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Latest: Barranquilla authorized to secure $50 million loan for urban and environmental works

By late July 2026, the incoming administration confirmed a US$9 billion financing framework with CAF for the 2026–2030 development plan, covering energy security, infrastructure, health, social inclusion, and territorial

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Colombia territorial decentralization and autonomy debate

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Latest: Colombia debates decentralization and regional autonomy

Colombia is engaged in a legislative and constitutional debate regarding territorial decentralization and the distribution of regional power. The government has been working to modify the proposed Competencies Law, an in

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