Today's News: Alert for digital interference in the elections
Colombia is preparing for the second presidential runoff amid digital security alerts and the removal of political propaganda from historical sites. Additionally, authorities are monitoring changes in the leadership of criminal gangs, and Bogotá's transportation system is receiving new electric vehicles.
The Minister of Information and Communications Technologies, Carina Murcia, warned about the existence of coordinated digital interference operations just five days before the presidential runoff. Authorities urged citizens to consult only official channels to stay informed about the electoral process. In Cartagena, Mayor Dumek Turbay ordered the removal of political advertising for Senator Iván Cepeda that had been placed on the city's walls, noting that these historical monuments must not be used for political campaigning.
Regarding security, following the death of Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias “Niño Guerrero,” authorities are identifying potential successors to lead the Tren de Aragua. This transnational criminal organization was left without its main leader after a joint operation between Venezuelan and United States security forces. On the other hand, the workers' union of the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF), the entity responsible for child protection, reported recent threats and attacks against its officials, requesting greater guarantees to carry out their work.
Regarding infrastructure, the first of 711 new electric buses from China has arrived in Colombia to be integrated into the TransMilenio system in Bogotá. The local government's plan is for this entire fleet to be operational by the end of 2027, seeking to modernize the capital's mass transit.
Finally, in El Bagre, Antioquia, a strong controversy arose over a “corraleja”—a popular festival with bulls in a wooden arena—that left one horse dead and seven animals injured. Authorities are investigating whether the event had the necessary legal authorizations.
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