Fiscalía General de la Nación

Colombia National Land Agency reform scrutiny

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Colombia's National Land Agency faces scrutiny over agrarian reform

Colombia’s National Land Agency (ANT) is under investigation following reports of low target achievement and financial irregularities regarding agrarian reform. ANT Director Lina María Garrido reported that while $7 tril

Investigation into Claudio Tapia for alleged illicit wealth

2 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Claudio Tapia investigated for alleged illicit enrichment at CEAMSE

Argentine federal authorities have launched a judicial investigation into Claudio “Chiqui” Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), regarding allegations of illicit enrichment. The inquiry, led by p

Costa Rica Ruta 32 infrastructure developments

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Colombia and Costa Rica face legal and infrastructure developments

Infrastructure developments on Costa Rica’s Ruta 32 have faced both technical completion and regulatory scrutiny. Grupo ICE, through the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and the Compañía Nacional de Fuerza y Luz,

Security crackdowns and judicial restrictions under de la Es

28 clusters · 634 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombia: President donates salary and security operations reported

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

WhatsApp identity theft and evolving digital fraud

6 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Cybercrime surge: WhatsApp, phishing, and AI-driven scams on the rise

The landscape of digital fraud continues to evolve, with authorities in Spain, Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico reporting diverse cybercrime tactics. In Spain, the National Police and Civil Guard have noted a surge in Wha

Juliana Guerrero academic fraud sentencing

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Juliana Guerrero sentenced for procedural fraud using fake titles

Juliana Guerrero, a former official in the administration of Gustavo Petro, was sentenced to 36 months in prison after admitting to procedural fraud and ideological falsehood. Guerrero reached a plea agreement with the P

Colombia intensifies crackdown and ends peace talks

23 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombia military operations kill 7 FARC dissidents and capture ELN leader

The 2026 Colombian government offensive against dissident FARC factions, the Clan del Golfo, and the ELN has intensified, marked by significant narcotics seizures and a breakdown in negotiations. President Abelardo de la

Organized crime and drug trafficking in Latin America

2 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Costa Rica authorities seize cocaine and detain Sinaloa Cartel suspects

Authorities in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Ecuador are addressing various facets of organized crime and drug trafficking. In Costa Rica, concerns have been raised regarding the recruitment of minor

El Niño 2026 impacts – energy deficit and mitigation

56 clusters · 175 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Colombia energy crisis: Rising tariffs and new CREG consumption limits

The energy and environmental crisis in Colombia continues to intensify as the El Niño phenomenon persists. To manage demand, the government has proposed a draft resolution where households reducing consumption below thei

Violent crime investigations in Venezuela and Colombia

2 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Tren de Aragua linked to various violent crimes across Latin America

Authorities in Venezuela and Colombia are investigating several fatal violent crimes, including homicide and gender-based violence. In Colombia, the Prosecutor’s Office has linked the murder of Professor Kevin Santiago

Forest fires and water scarcity in South America

10 clusters · 128 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Colombia forest fires affect 22,000 hectares and business operations

Severe forest fires driven by high temperatures, low humidity, and El Niño continue to impact South America. In Bolivia, the Santa Cruz government has declared an Orange Alert following a surge in fires, reporting 14 act

Mexico missing persons crisis expands and evolves

47 clusters · 226 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Mexico political updates: Chihuahua polling and Guanajuato election news

The missing persons crisis in Mexico continues to intensify, with the National Registry of Disappeared and Unlocated Persons (RNPDNO) documenting over 135,000 missing individuals and 72,000 sets of unidentified remains.

Prosecution of Tren de Aragua members for teacher murder

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Bogotá authorities prosecute eight for murder of community teacher

Colombian authorities have arrested and moved to prosecute eight individuals linked to the ‘Tren de Aragua’ criminal organization for the murder of Kevin Santiago Ángel, a community leader and teacher in Bogotá’s Kennedy

Unregulated aesthetic clinic crisis in Colombia

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 7 days ago

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

Criminal activity in Colombia and Peru

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Colombia reactivates arrest warrants for seven Comuneros del Sur members

Reports of violent and criminal activity have emerged across Colombia and Peru. In Bogotá, a 16-year-old girl was hospitalized with serious injuries following a stabbing attack in the Usaquén district; her partner is the

Human trafficking investigations in Argentina

2 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Police defend Arauca raid while Argentine businessman faces trafficking charges

Legal proceedings regarding human trafficking in Argentina have seen varying outcomes. In the investigation into the disappearance of five-year-old Loan Danilo Peña, Federal Judge Cristina Pozzer Penzo dismissed human tr

Detention and legal proceedings of José Serrano in Ecuador

15 clusters · 192 sources · last updated 7 days ago

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.

Homicide investigation of Venezuelan woman in Barranquilla

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 8 days ago

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

Colombia legal dispute over Álvaro Uribe investigation

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Álvaro Uribe addresses legal accusations ahead of judicial inquiry

The legal dispute regarding jurisdiction over investigations into former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez has intensified. The Accusation Commission of the House of Representatives has requested that the Attorney General’s O

Mining unrest and illegal mining disputes in Bolivia

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 8 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

Water supply crisis in Colombia

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Regional updates: Honduras job growth, Colombian water crisis, and Spanish weather shifts

A water supply crisis has developed across several regions in Colombia. Initially, Medellín implemented water rationing due to a severe deficit in the Piedras Blancas system caused by drought and El Niño. By early Sept

Violent incidents and accidents in Mexico

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Violent crimes and homicide investigations reported in Ecuador, Colombia, and Mexico

Reports from various regions in Mexico indicate a series of violent incidents, accidents, and severe weather events. Initial reports detailed fatalities resulting from vehicle robberies, traffic accidents, and a municip

Sexual harassment investigation of Carlos Caicedo

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Acevedo Mayor faces sexual harassment and abuse of power allegations

The Colombian Prosecutor's Office has confirmed a criminal investigation involving Carlos Caicedo, the former governor of Magdalena. The investigation, handled by the Supreme Court of Justice, stems from two separate com

Global narcotics enforcement and seizures

2 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: US and Sri Lankan agents seize 463kg of methamphetamine in Colombo

Global law enforcement agencies continue to conduct operations targeting the trafficking of cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine. In early September 2026, authorities in Colombia intercepted cocaine and marijuana in m

Petro probes: appointments, investigations, and scandals

14 clusters · 92 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Colombia: Alleged ‘Mariposas amarillas’ influence network linked to Gustavo Petro

Investigations into President Gustavo Petro’s administration expanded significantly throughout July and August 2026. The Attorney General’s Office opened a formal investigation on 27 July into Juliana Guerrero and her si

Criminal activity and law enforcement in Latin America

2 clusters · 270 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Bayaguana Olympic Village theft: 21 TVs recovered and two suspects arrested

Law enforcement agencies across Latin America continue to report diverse criminal incidents and subsequent arrests. Recent operations in Colombia included a crackdown in Bogotá where authorities seized over 8,500 bottles

Gender-based violence in Latin America

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Colombia faces rising gender violence and institutional gaps

Reports from Mexico, Colombia, and Honduras indicate rising levels of gender-based and domestic violence throughout 2026. In Mexico, Saltillo’s ‘Línea 800 VIOLETA’ service recorded 484 reports of gender violence, while

Investigation into aesthetic surgery deaths in Bogotá

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Legal and administrative proceedings reported across Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, and Spain

The Colombian Prosecutor's Office has charged physician Gabriel Fernando Cubillos Valencia following the deaths of four women and severe complications for three others linked to aesthetic procedures in Bogotá. Investigat

Corruption and money laundering investigations in Medellín

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Medellín Mayor provides FBI with evidence of suspected money laundering route

Investigations into corruption and financial irregularities in Medellín have expanded from local procurement fraud to allegations of international money laundering. Initially, the Colombian Prosecutor General’s Office a

Violent crime and police operations in Bogotá

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Colombia arrests alleged coordinator of Bogotá assassination

Law enforcement operations in Bogotá have addressed various violent incidents involving targeted killings and confrontations. In late August, a Sijín police lieutenant, Edilberto Pinilla Cárdenas, was killed during an o