Rodrigo Lara

Security crackdowns and judicial restrictions under de la Es

28 clusters · 634 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Colombia judge lifts ban on bombings of rebel camps

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

Forest fires and water scarcity in South America

12 clusters · 129 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Pasto faces restaurant fire and widespread forest fires

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 affecting over 22

Colombia regulates automated traffic enforcement

6 clusters · 84 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Envigado begins installing traffic enforcement cameras on Las Palmas highway

In Valledupar, the Municipal Transit Secretariat activated its first three electronic traffic violation detection cameras, beginning with a two-week pedagogical period. Concurrently, the Colombian government ordered a na

Colombia earthquake reconstruction and financial relief

36 clusters · 777 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Colombia earthquake reconstruction: UNDP estimates $14 billion in damages

The humanitarian and economic crisis following the August 10 magnitude 7.4 earthquake has evolved into a structured recovery phase. The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) has begun disbursing economic aid

Colombia controversy over deceased combatants' images

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Colombia: Minister and Ombudsman debate exhibition of deceased combatants

The Colombian Ombudsman’s Office has criticized the government for using images of deceased individuals killed during military operations, such as Operation Azarías in Guaviare and La Guajira. The institution specificall

Colombia earthquake humanitarian and political response

7 clusters · 57 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Bolivian political leaks, Colombian medical update, and Spanish artisanal history

Following a major 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck southwest Colombia on August 10, the government has focused on humanitarian relief and managing political fallout. The disaster caused widespread destruction across

ELN violence and security response in Catatumbo region

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Guamalito police station destroyed by ELN drone and explosive attacks

The Guamalito police station in El Carmen, Norte de Santander, has been targeted in a series of attacks attributed to the ELN guerrilla group. An initial attack occurred on September 4, followed by a second assault on Se

Venezuelan migration and deportation risks in Colombia

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Venezuelan migrants face rising deportation risks in Colombia and the US

Colombia continues to host a significant portion of the Venezuelan diaspora, with official records indicating that approximately 2.84 million Venezuelans reside in the country. Major urban centers such as Bogotá, Medellí

Colombian passport contract legal disputes

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Colombia seeks judicial approval to use 600,000 passport booklets

Legal challenges have emerged regarding a contract for the production of new Colombian passports involving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Imprenta Nacional, and the Casa da Moeda de Portugal. Investigations by the

Córdoba provincial public service and infrastructure works

2 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Latin American regions face climate risks and infrastructure needs

The Government of Córdoba is implementing various public service and infrastructure initiatives across the province. Community outreach efforts include the ‘Córdoba Cerca Tuyo’ program, which brings essential administra