Fiscalía General de la Nación

Colombian presidential transition and legal disputes

15 clusters · 132 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Colombia Supreme Court investigates Gustavo Petro and María José Pizarro

During the 2026 Colombian presidential transition from Gustavo Petro to Abelardo de la Espriella, oversight bodies have intensified monitoring of state procurement and expenditures. Following the transition, the Comptrol

WhatsApp identity theft and evolving digital fraud

29 clusters · 169 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Swiss police warn of WhatsApp ‘Ghost Pairing’ scam

The landscape of digital fraud continues to evolve, with authorities in Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia, Paraguay, Switzerland, and the Dominican Republic

Security crackdowns, military overhaul, and legal challenges

44 clusters · 659 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Colombia: President De La Espriella announces cultural initiatives

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

Law enforcement and migration activities in Spain and Latin-

11 clusters · 665 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Police operations across Latin America and Spain target drug trafficking and theft

Law enforcement operations across Spain and several Latin American nations have focused on diverse criminal activities and migration management. Initial reports highlighted widespread arrests related to violent crimes, d

Animal cruelty incidents in Spain

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Authorities investigate multiple animal cruelty incidents in Spain and Colombia

Legal and investigative actions regarding animal cruelty have emerged in various Spanish regions. In Burgos, a court sentenced an individual to two and a half years in prison for maintaining a facility where over one hun

Mexico missing persons crisis faces UN scrutiny

67 clusters · 301 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Mexico denies UN General Assembly will take action on disappearances

The missing persons crisis in Mexico continues to escalate, drawing significant international attention. The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) has invoked Article 34 of the Convention before the U

Criminal prosecutions in Antioquia, Colombia

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombia arrests retired colonel for crimes against two sisters

Authorities in Antioquia, Colombia, have conducted separate judicial actions against individuals accused of various violent crimes. In one instance, Colombian authorities judicialized Wilmar Elías Zuleta Pulgarín, an a

Colombia energy crisis: Infrastructure, debt, and El Niño

66 clusters · 200 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombia faces rising fuel and public transport costs

The energy crisis in Colombia has evolved into a structural challenge characterized by a significant natural gas deficit and escalating climate risks. Following a 17.1% contraction in commercial gas production in 2025, i

Shark fin trafficking in Tumaco, Colombia

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombia police seize record number of shark fins in Tumaco raid

Authorities in Tumaco, Nariño, conducted a raid on a seafood commercial establishment in the El Bajito neighborhood, resulting in the seizure of more than 4,200 shark fins. The shipment, consisting of 13 sacks weighing o

Crime and security incidents in Colombia

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Medellín reports multiple incidents including double homicide and fires

Security and legal incidents continue across various regions in Colombia. In Medellín, law enforcement operations against criminal groups like ‘La Terraza’ have led to the arrest of ‘Grafiti’ and the seizure of various n

Arrest of influencer Wendy Durán in Cali

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Fitness influencer Wendy Durán arrested in Cali, Colombia

Fitness influencer Wendy Jeanette Durán Bocanegra was arrested in the Pance sector of Cali, Colombia, following a civil asset seizure related to unpaid rent. During the execution of the order, authorities discovered a si

Child recruitment by armed groups in Colombia

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Colombia man jailed for recruiting minors into FARC dissidents

Legal proceedings in Colombia have addressed the recruitment of minors by various armed organizations. In one case, a court sentenced 11 National Liberation Army (ELN) commanders in absentia for the forced recruitment of

Gender-based violence in Latin America

9 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic organizations call for action on rising violence

Reports from Mexico, Colombia, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic indicate persistent gender-based and domestic violence. In Mexico, authorities in Saltillo and Altamira report significant violence levels. Saltillo’s

Investigations into Tapia for enrichment and money-laundery

9 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Ariel Vallejo detained in Argentine football money laundering probe

Argentine federal authorities have expanded their investigations into Claudio ‘Chiqui’ Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), to include allegations of money laundering and illicit enrichment. Whil

Threats and investigations involving Colombian First Lady

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Colombia Prosecutor investigates cartoonist Matador

Authorities in Colombia have initiated legal actions following incidents involving First Lady Ana Lucía Pineda. On October 20, police in Pereira arrested a man for allegedly issuing intimidating messages against the Firs

Violence and investigations in Colombia

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Frontino: Antioquia authorities offer reward for girl's killer

Authorities in Colombia are responding to high-profile violent crimes through investigations and the offering of rewards. In Soacha, officials announced a reward of up to 50 million Colombian pesos for information regar

Colombia: Military offensive and ACSN leadership instability

28 clusters · 138 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Santa Marta: One soldier killed and another wounded in ACSN attack

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

7 clusters · 103 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Costa Rica and El Salvador strengthen security and anti-narcotics alliance

Authorities in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Ecuador continue to address various facets of organized crime and drug trafficking. In Costa Rica, concerns persist regarding the recruitment of minors, wi

Colombia-US cryptocurrency money laundering investigations

2 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Colombia extradites FARC dissident leader to the United States

Authorities in Colombia and the United States have targeted a network involved in laundering drug cartel profits through cryptocurrency. In one specific case, Colombian broker Leonardo de Jesus Zuluaga Duque was sentence

Controversies regarding Colombian First Lady Ana Lucía Pined

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Colombia's First Lady files harassment complaint against influencer

Colombian First Lady Ana Lucía Pineda has faced scrutiny regarding the management of funds, personal expenditures, and allegations of nepotism. Following a formal inquiry by Senator Alejandro Ocampo into whether public r

Drug trafficking judicial proceedings in South America

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Two individuals jailed for drug trafficking in Santander, Colombia

Judicial actions against drug trafficking operations have been reported in Argentina and Colombia. In Argentina, courts issued sentences in two distinct cases. In Paraná, a Federal Oral Court sentenced a couple for oper

San Andrés institutional, infrastructure and maritime crisis

5 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Colombia's Procuraduría investigates corruption in San Andrés

San Andrés is experiencing a period of systemic instability involving infrastructure, economic, and institutional challenges. Economic and tourism organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce, have formally requested

Investigation into Colombian police death of Donovan Balanta

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Bogotá police investigation into death of Donovan Balanta

Authorities in Colombia are investigating the death of Donovan Balanta Paz, a 34-year-old Afro-descendant man, following a police operation in the Caracolí sector near the border of Bogotá and Soacha on September 20. Fo

Transnational criminal activity involving Dutch interests

2 clusters · 69 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Dutch nationals arrested in Colombia for cocaine trafficking

Recent developments highlight international law enforcement actions against criminal networks involving Dutch interests. In October 2026, two Brazilian men were extradited from Portugal to the Netherlands to face charges

Legal investigations into former San Andrés governor

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 9 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

Allegations of political persecution in Colombia

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Colombia: Investigations launched into ‘Pacto de Valledupar’

Legal and political tensions have emerged regarding the alleged misuse of state institutions under President Gustavo Petro’s administration. Retired Police Director Jorge Luis Vargas Valencia has filed criminal charges a

Investigations into allegations against Verónica Alcocer

5 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Verónica Alcocer denies drug trafficking and financial misconduct allegations

Former presidential advisor Eva Ferrer has accused Verónica Alcocer, the former first lady of Colombia and former partner of Gustavo Petro, of leading an illegal organization involved in trafficking money, drugs, and wea

Criminal investigations into violence and abuse in South Am

2 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Various criminal cases and judicial rulings across Latin America

Authorities in Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, and Colombia are conducting various criminal investigations and issuing sentences involving violence and the mistreatment of minors and women. In Bolivia, official

Colombian asset seizure against Herrera clan

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Colombian Prosecutor Seizes 42 Assets Linked to Herrera Clan

The Colombian Attorney General's Office has seized 42 assets linked to the ‘Clan Herrera’, an organization allegedly serving as a front for former Cali Cartel member Hélmer Francisco Herrera Buitrago. The seized assets,

Legal scrutiny of Colombian waste tariff regulations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Matador faces criminal complaint over Colombian government contract

Former Minister Edwin Palma is facing legal scrutiny following the issuance of Resolution 1040 by the Water and Basic Sanitation Regulation Commission (CRA). The resolution, signed during the final days of Gustavo Petro’