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High expenses and unusual power of the first lady, a problem for Petro

High expenses and unusual power of the first lady, a problem for Petro High expenses and unusual power of the first lady, a problem for Petro

The elevated bills and the unusual power that the Colombian first lady, Verónica Alcocer, has, have become a problem for the president Gustavo Petrowho came to that position with a promise of change and austerity that are tarnished by the actions of his wife. The controversy also grows because in Colombia there is no position […]

Colombia’s monetary authority lowers interest rates for the second time, to 12.75%

Colombia’s monetary authority lowers interest rates for the second time, to 12.75% Colombia’s monetary authority lowers interest rates for the second time, to 12.75%

The Bank of the Republic (monetary authority) of Colombia cut interest rates by 25 basis points this Wednesday for the second consecutive time, which was set at 12.75%, due to an improvement in inflationary trends in recent months. “In December, annual inflation fell for the ninth consecutive month and at the end of the year […]

Drought worsens drinking water crisis in towns near Colombian river

Drought worsens drinking water crisis in towns near Colombian river Drought worsens drinking water crisis in towns near Colombian river

The season of drought Which affects Colombia is aggravating the situation drinking water and forest fires in towns located on the banks of the Magdalena River, the main tributary of the South American country. Near its mouth into the Caribbean Sea, the Magdalena supplies the municipalities of the department of Atlántico, where a state of […]

Colombian fashion takes a risk with Artificial Intelligence and wins

Colombian fashion takes a risk with Artificial Intelligence and wins Colombian fashion takes a risk with Artificial Intelligence and wins

The exhibitor of the Colombian brand Artextil at the Colombiatex de las Américas 2024 fair is illustrated with images that appear to be from a conventional photo session in the junglebut in reality both clothes how the models are created with Artificial Intelligence (AI). The architect of them is Manuela Palacio, a young designer who, […]

The United States, Chile, Peru and Canada are going to send help against fires in Colombia

The United States, Chile, Peru and Canada are going to send help against fires in Colombia The United States, Chile, Peru and Canada are going to send help against fires in Colombia

The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petroannounced this Thursday that USA., Chili, Peru and Canada They have already responded to the request for international help that was made yesterday to fight at least 31 fires that affect the country and that has also been sent to the European Union (EU) Yet the UN. “Humanity has developed […]

CAN countries create Andean Security Network to confront transnational crime

CAN countries create Andean Security Network to confront transnational crime CAN countries create Andean Security Network to confront transnational crime

The countries that make up the Andean Community (CAN), Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peruagreed this Sunday to carry out coordinated police and military operations against organized crime in their border areas. “Carry out coordinated police and/or military operations in the shortest possible time, when appropriate, in the border areas of the Member Countries, in order […]

Colombia declares a natural disaster after landslides that left 33 dead in Chocó

Colombia declares a natural disaster after landslides that left 33 dead in Chocó Colombia declares a natural disaster after landslides that left 33 dead in Chocó

The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, declared this Sunday natural disaster due to the landslides that occurred on Friday on a road near the town of El Carmen de Atrato, in the department of Chocó (west), which have left at least 33 dead and 10 people missing. “It is going to be declared a (natural) […]

The Government of Colombia announces that it is entering the response phase to the El Niño crisis

The Government of Colombia announces that it is entering the response phase to the El Niño crisis The Government of Colombia announces that it is entering the response phase to the El Niño crisis

The Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia, Susana Muhamad, indicated this Thursday that the country is entering the response phase to the crisis of the El Niño phenomenonwhich has caused a red alert for forest fires due to droughts. At the end of a follow-up meeting called by the president Gustavo Petroin which […]

Guayaquil, a ghost city in the “war” against criminal gangs

Guayaquil, a ghost city in the “war” against criminal gangs Guayaquil, a ghost city in the “war” against criminal gangs

In the image of its famous Malecón, the long promenade that dominates the brownish waters of the Guayas River, today strangely emptyGuayaquil, the large port city on the Pacific coast of Ecuador, looks deserted. Access to the gardens along the cement pier overlooking the river is prohibited, and restaurants that usually serve tourists the famous […]

Mexico signs up to host the 2027 Pan American Games

Mexico signs up to host the 2027 Pan American Games Mexico signs up to host the 2027 Pan American Games

The Mexican states of Jalisco and Nuevo León raised their hands to replace Barranquilla, Colombiaas the headquarters of the Panamerican Games of 2027. “How do you see? Shall we bring the 2027 Pan American Games to Nuevo León? I read them”published the governor of that state, Samuel García, on his social network account X. García […]