El Tiempo

35 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Judge Clears Two Men Wrongfully Accused of Killing Girl in Colombia · A Colombian judge declared two men innocent of a 2012 murder after a false testimony led to one man's death in prison.
• Salwa Maloof's First Words as 2027 Barranquilla Carnival Queen Highlight Equality and Inclusivity · Salwa Maloof, newly crowned 2027 Barranquilla Carnival Queen, pledges to promote equality and inclusivity throughout the year.
• Barranquilla's Security Crisis: Mayor Char Expresses Frustration After Meeting with National Government · Mayor Alejandro Char expresses dissatisfaction with current security measures in Barranquilla after a meeting with the national government.
• Merchant Shot Dead in Barranquilla Commercial Center; Suspect Arrested · A merchant was fatally shot inside Fedecafé in Barranquilla, with the suspect arrested shortly after the incident.
• Interior Minister Supports Transport Minister's Push to Halt Photo-Radar Fines on Barranquilla-Cartagena Road · Interior Minister Rodrigo Lara supports Transport Minister Elsa Noguera's request to halt photo-radar fines on Barranquilla-Cartagena road, citing excessive cameras and advocating for safety-focused solutions.
• Gases del Caribe Honors Generational Culinary Traditions at Sabor Barranquilla · Gases del Caribe launches 'Legados que Conservan el Sabor' initiative to celebrate families passing down Caribbean cooking traditions.
• Rifles and Submachine Guns Seized in Barranquilla as Police Investigate Criminal Arms Trafficking · Barranquilla police and prosecutors investigate how criminal groups are smuggling rifles and submachine guns into the city
• Atlántico Expands to 700 Surveillance Cameras with Facial Recognition and Real-Time Monitoring · The Atlántico department plans to install 700 surveillance cameras with facial recognition and real-time monitoring by 2026.
• Salwa Maloof Habib Crowned Queen of Barranquilla Carnival 2027 · At 24, Salwa Maloof Habib becomes the new Queen of Barranquilla Carnival 2027, transitioning from health and social work to festival leadership.
• Barranquilla Police Mega-Stations Advance 66% Amid Rising Violence · Barranquilla administration reports 66% physical progress on four new police stations in high-tension zones.
• Informal Security Guard Carlos Orellano Killed in Barranquilla Shooting Linked to Drug Trafficking Disputes · Carlos Alberto Orellano Cueto, an informal security guard in Barranquilla, was shot dead by unknown assailants.
• Gun Attack in Puerto Colombia Kills One, Wounds Two Brothers Amid Gang Violence · A motorcycle shooting in Puerto Colombia killed a man and injured two brothers, linked to the 'Los del Pueblo' gang.
• Two Debt Collectors Killed in Soledad Within Two Hours Amid Illegal Lending Violence · Two debt collectors were assassinated in Soledad, Barranquilla, highlighting the deadly risks of the illegal 'gota a gota' lending system.
• Authorities Seize Counterfeit Whisky and Tequila in Soledad Transport Terminal · Local officials confiscate over 12 bottles of suspected counterfeit liquor during an anti-smuggling operation.
• Researcher: Invisible Borders and Lack of Opportunity Fuel Youth Violence in Barranquilla · Shirley Delgado argues youth violence stems from social exclusion and territorial identity struggles rather than criminal intent.
• Violence Escalates in Atlántico: 108 Murders in May, 502 Total for 2026 · Atlántico Department recorded 108 homicides in May 2026, with 81 concentrated in Barranquilla and Soledad.
• Colombian Scientists Achieve Successful Lab Breeding of Endangered Sea Bream · University researchers successfully induce spawning of Mugil incilis to combat overfishing in Colombia.
• Junior vs. Nacional Final: Sold-out Crowd, Robust Security Deployed · Junior and Nacional face off in a sold-out final with extensive security measures in Barranquilla.
• Barranquilla Police Disrupt Juvenile Gang 'Los del Pueblo' Linked to Multiple Murders · Metropolitan Police dismantled a gang of three teenagers involved in extortion and homicides in Puerto Colombia.
• Air-E Detects Illegal Factory Connection in Galapa; Announces Grid Reliability Work · Air-E technicians dismantled an illegal 25 KVA transformer in Galapa and announced emergency grid work to reduce overloads.
• Three Extortionists and Drug Dealers Captured in Puerto Colombia, Barranquilla · Police raid in Puerto Colombia captures three suspects linked to extortion and micro-trafficking, seizing cocaine and marijuana.
• Barranquilla Mayor Char Confronts President Petro Over PAE Funding and Education Coverage · Alejandro Char accuses the National Government of underfunding the PAE and blocking regional educational projects during the election.
• Intense Heat and Low Turnout Mark Early Hours of Presidential Election in Barranquilla · Extreme heat and low voter turnout characterized the start of Colombia's presidential election in Barranquilla.
• Barranquilla Deploys 2,100 Police and Command Center for Presidential Election Day · Barranquilla activates unified command post and deploys 2,100 officers to secure 2026 presidential voting.
• Barranquilla Launches Colombia's First Comprehensive Inclusive Community Center · Barranquilla inaugurates Centro Llégate, serving 4,600 people with disabilities and caregivers.
• Family Holds Chats Alleging AMI Ambulance Pressured Doctor to Death · Karol Amaya's family presents chat logs suggesting AMI ambulance company pressured her to drive too fast, leading to her fatal crash.
• Mother Searches Caribbean for Son Missing for Three Months After Drowning · Mateo Arias's mother searches Palomino after receiving unverified reports of his sighting
• Water Service in Southern Atlántico Hits 40% Loss Due to Theft and Power Failures · Aqualia reports 40% water loss in Southern Atlántico due to illegal theft and unstable electricity supply.
• Colombia's Atlántico Department Achieves 100% School Meal Coverage for Nearly 99,000 Students · The Atlántico Department doubled its school meal program coverage in one year, reaching universal access for 98,787 students.
• Colombian Sports Journaler Hugo Urruchurto Survives Near-Fatal Car Crash · Sports journalist Hugo Urruchurto survived a severe crash on the Barranquilla-Cartagena highway after being struck by a flying vehicle.