Procuraduría General de la Nación

Colombian presidential transition and legal disputes

15 clusters · 132 sources · last updated about 14 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

PRM leadership shifts and internal organizational challenges

27 clusters · 99 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Wellington Arnaud and Guido Gómez Mazara campaign for 2028

The Partido Revolucionario Moderno (PRM) is intensifying its territorial organization and administrative preparations ahead of the 2027 internal conventions and the 2028 general elections. Internal competition for the pr

Latin American fiscal and budgetary developments

3 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombia Ministry of Health reports $32.5 billion resource discrepancy

Several Latin American nations have introduced 2027 budget proposals characterized by varying fiscal outlooks. Nicaragua has proposed a budget aiming for a seventh consecutive year of surplus, with a focus on social spen

Colombia fiscal and budgetary developments

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombia issues record $5.2 billion in sovereign bonds

Colombia is navigating complex fiscal challenges involving both service delivery and debt management. The association of subsidized notaries has warned that approximately 500 notary offices, mostly in rural or small muni

Colombia earthquake: reconstruction and fiscal challenges

60 clusters · 811 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Colombian cities implement recovery plans following major earthquake

Since the August 10 earthquake, Colombia has transitioned from emergency response to a massive reconstruction phase. The magnitude 7.4 disaster impacted 16 departments and 498 municipalities, with official assessments re

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

Water supply crises and security initiatives in Latin Am

16 clusters · 112 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Honduras water supply remains at high risk despite Los Laureles recovery

Water supply crises and security initiatives continue to evolve across Latin America and the Caribbean. While previous concerns focused on scarcity and contamination in Panama, Honduras, and Mexico, new hydrological risk

Fe y Esperanza migrant caravan moves through Mexico

8 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Central American migrant caravan moves north through Mexico

The ‘Fe y Esperanza’ (Faith and Hope) migrant caravan, which departed San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on September 20, continues its northward trek through Mexico toward the United States border. The group, consisting of indiv

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

Missing persons and Amber Alerts in Panama

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Authorities seek public assistance to locate missing persons

In the Panama West province, authorities reported that 90% of Amber Alerts are attributed to adolescents running away from home, often due to disciplinary, emotional, or unresolved family conflicts. Commissioner Sumilexi

Global reports of school violence and educator misconduct

5 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Educational institutions in Latin America and Spain implement safety measures

Reports continue to emerge regarding various incidents of violence and misconduct involving students and educators across several countries. In Argentina, recent reports include a 12-year-old girl with autism being bulli

Colombia JEP: Budget, mandate threats, and judicial audits

19 clusters · 83 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Danilo Rojas elected president of Colombia's JEP

The Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) in Colombia faces intensifying legislative, budgetary, and administrative challenges. While former FARC Secretariat members perform restorative labor for involvement in over 21,00

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

Guatemalan teenager recovery during wake

4 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Guatemala authorities investigate teen waking during wake

In the village of El Jocote, Sacapulas, Quiché, a 15-year-old girl named Yuleidy Ixcotoyac reportedly regained consciousness inside her coffin during her wake on October 10, 2026. The incident occurred after the teenage

Violent crime trends in Costa Rica and Panama

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Health and safety concerns rise in Honduras and Costa Rica

Crime statistics in Costa Rica and Panama show varying trends in violent crime. In Costa Rica, the Limón province reported a rise in intentional killings, reaching 147 as of late September 2026, compared to 129 during th

Criminal activity and law enforcement in Latin America

8 clusters · 713 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Criminal sentencing and arrests reported in Chile and Mexico

Law enforcement and judicial actions across Latin America continue to target violent crime, narcotics trafficking, and organized crime. Recent judicial rulings include a 29-year sentence in Talca, Chile, for Sergio Aleja

Guatemala social protection initiatives

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Social vulnerability initiatives launched in Guatemala and Cuba

In Guatemala, the Procuraduría General de la Nación (PGN) has expanded its focus on social protection. Initially, the PGN signed a cooperation agreement with six state agencies to coordinate comprehensive care for minors

San Juan Acueducto Gran Tulum investigation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Tunja officials under investigation for Aguinaldo Boyacense contracting irregularities

Prosecutors in San Juan have initiated a procedural step in an investigation into alleged irregularities regarding the construction of the Acueducto Gran Tulum project. The UFI of Special Crimes has notified eleven forme

Criminal legal actions in Panama and Peru

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Enrique Lau Cortés placed under house arrest in Panama corruption probe

In Panama, legal proceedings have expanded to include high-level corruption investigations. Enrique Lau Cortés, the former director of the Caja de Seguro Social (CSS), has been placed under house arrest amid allegations

Asunción municipal corruption investigation

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Abelardo De la Espriella launches anti-corruption offensive in Colombia

Asunción Mayor Luis Bello submitted a final report to the Public Ministry following an intervention of the city’s Road Department to investigate corruption and resource mismanagement. The investigation uncovered severa

Bogotá urban modernization and mobility developments

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: South American authorities address rising road fatalities and urban mobility trends

In Bogotá, local officials and community initiatives are focusing on urban modernization and sustainable mobility. Officials have identified a need for technological upgrades, including smart street lighting with securit

Political corruption and legal investigations in Mexico and_

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Political scandals emerge in Mexico and Brazil involving corruption and misconduct allegations

Political and legal scrutiny has intensified in Mexico and Brazil involving allegations of corruption, misconduct, and influence peddling. In Mexico, investigations have focused on administrative irregularities and the

Puracé volcano activity and earthquake in Colombia

11 clusters · 85 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Puracé volcano returns to yellow alert in Colombia

As of late September 2026, Colombia continues to manage a dual geological crisis involving the Puracé volcano and the aftermath of a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck near San José del Palmar, Chocó, on 10 August. The