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Hit-and-run incidents in Colombia

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Farmer dies in hit-and-run accident near Riohacha

Authorities in Colombia are investigating multiple hit-and-run incidents across different regions. In late August, an elderly man died on the Cúcuta-Puerto Santander road following a series of collisions. Reports indica

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Colombian peso appreciation and inflation trends 2026

8 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia inflation reaches 6.24% annually

In late July 2026, the Colombian peso surged, with the U.S. dollar price falling from about 4,000 to just over 3,200 pesos – a 17–8% move that pushed the exchange rate to its lowest level since 2019. Analysts noted that

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Traffic restrictions in Colombia and Ecuador

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Traffic restrictions implemented in Cúcuta and Medellín

Various cities in Colombia and Ecuador are utilizing ‘pico y placa’ traffic restriction measures to manage urban congestion and vehicle flow. In early September 2026, Quito, Ecuador, implemented restrictions for specifi

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2026 Pico y Placa traffic restrictions – September update

9 clusters · 31 sources · last updated

Latest: Quito and Bogotá implement traffic restrictions

Following the implementation of expanded Pico y Placa schemes in early August, traffic restrictions continued through early September across several Colombian and Ecuadorian cities. In Quito, Ecuador, restrictions for p

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Mexico City Hoy No Circula and Transit Disruptions

28 clusters · 58 sources · last updated

Latest: Mexico City and Estado de México vehicle restrictions for September

The Hoy No Circula program continued its rotating vehicle bans through early September 2026 across Mexico City and the State of Mexico. On September 4, restrictions targeted blue-sticker vehicles with license plate endin

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Venezuelan migration response in Colombia

2 clusters · 43 sources · last updated

Latest: Inflation trends show deceleration in Buenos Aires and rise in Chile

Following an announcement by President Abelardo de la Espriella regarding the deportation of undocumented Venezuelans, Cúcuta, Colombia, has experienced a surge in demand for migration guidance. Migración Colombia repo

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Unregulated aesthetic clinic crisis in Colombia

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia security forces dismantle ELN cell, highway gangs, and illegal medical ring

Health authorities in Nariño initially issued warnings against the use of illegal or clandestine aesthetic clinics. Officials noted that these unauthorized establishments, which often operate out of private homes or gara

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Colombia earthquake: Transition to reconstruction phase

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Latest: Colombia earthquake relief efforts led by social organizations

Three weeks after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake near San José del Palmar on August 10, 2026, Colombia has transitioned from rescue operations to a massive reconstruction phase. The disaster has resulted in at least 331 de

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Silvestre Dangond regional concert tour

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Silvestre Dangond concert logistics announced for Valencia

Colombian Vallenato singer Silvestre Dangond has been performing to large audiences across the region. Following a record-breaking concert in Cúcuta, Colombia, that drew thousands of fans, production teams have released

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Criminal activity and fraud in Colombia and Honduras

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Cúcuta: Mother and son killed in armed attack at their home

Various criminal activities and fraud schemes have been reported across Colombia and Honduras. In Colombia, authorities in Cali have addressed a scam where fraudsters impersonate the Special Administrative Unit for Anima

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Film festivals in Colombia

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Malecón film to premiere at Havana's Yara cinema

Colombia is hosting several film festivals throughout late August and September 2026. In the regions of Antioquia and Norte de Santander, the 11th Jardín Film Festival will focus on the theme ‘Ecos de Voces Silenciadas

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