America Colombia The country’s congress has voted to impose taxes on ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks to curb obesity and address other health issues; starting from 10%, and going all the way up to 20% in 2025
America Colombia Over 297 acres of Pablo Escobar’s former estate, known for its invasive hippos, have been handed over to women affected by the armed conflict, as part of a land reform aimed to reclaim property from narco-linked interests and aid victims
America Colombia Colombia has issued its first convictions for conflict-related crimes, sentencing former FARC leaders for over 20.000 abuses in a landmark ruling that marks a shift toward restorative justice, emphasizing truth and victim participation
America Colombia A coordinated attack involving a car bombing in Cali and the shooting down of a police helicopter in Antioquia has killed 19 people in Colombia, with authorities blaming FARC dissidents amid growing criticism of the government’s peace strategy
America Colombia Colombia has faced a worsening health system crisis that has forced the closure of maternity wards and emergency rooms due to delayed government payments and insufficient transfers to health insurers