El Colombiano
178 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Speeding Corvette crashes at Medellín traffic checkpoint, injuring three · A speeding Corvette failed to stop at a Medellín checkpoint and crashed, injuring three people.
- Medellín proposes 164% expansion of mapped urban risk areas · Medellín city hall proposes increasing designated risk areas from 610 to 1610 hectares.
- Three iconic eccentric local fast food establishments profiled in Medellín · El Colombiano documents three famous unusual fast food venues operating in Medellín, Colombia.
- Miguel Quintero transferred to maximum security prison in Cómbita, Colombia · Colombian authorities transfer detained corruption suspect Miguel Quintero to Cómbita maximum security prison
- Judge orders Miguel Quintero jailed pending Medellín corruption trial · Miguel Quintero will be jailed pre-trial after a judge reversed his house arrest order.
- Miguel Quintero to attend October 30 court hearing without lead defense lawyer · Corruption accused Miguel Quintero will attend a critical appeal hearing without formal permanent legal counsel.
- Medellín Controller finds $739.5B COP fiscal issue in EPM Afinia purchase · Medellín Controller announced $739.562B COP fiscal finding over 2020 EPM Afinia acquisition.
- Medellín vets restore flight to injured vulture with feather implants · Medellín wildlife veterinarians used donor feather implants to repair an injured black vulture.
- EPM reports $765B 2025 revenue loss from utility fraud in Medellín · EPM officials call for harsher penalties for water and electricity fraud in Medellín.
- Colombian SIC issues $12.845B fines over Metroparques public contracting · Colombia's SIC fines five entities total 12.845 billion pesos for bid rigging violations
- Medellín Mayor rejects proposed partial privatization of public utility EPM · Medellín Mayor halted public debate over selling shares in city-owned utility EPM.
- Medellín authorities identify woman linked to fatal cyclist hit-and-run · Medellín officials located the hit-and-run vehicle and formally linked a woman to the investigation.
- Heavy October rains in Medellín continue despite active El Niño event · Siata explains Medellín rains occur during El Niño's early mature phase
- Medellín football derby held peacefully with no fan violence reported · Atlético Nacional vs Independiente Medellín derby concluded without fan incidents
- Mayor Gutiérrez leads EPM meeting over Afinia energy debt crisis · Medellin mayor leads urgent EPM meeting to resolve Afinia debt threatening 1.4 million power users.
- 431 Medellín families displaced after 9 October La Iguaná stream flood · Kraken early warning system saved lives during La Iguaná flood displacing 431 Medellín families.
- 2027 Colombia regional election pre-candidate deadlines approach this week · Colombian officials must resign by 31 Oct 2026 to run in 2027 regional elections.
- Colombia Education Minister visits troubled FOMAG teacher health facility in Medellín · Education Minister Ilva Hoyos inspected Medellín FOMAG amid reported teacher health service failures.
- Two dead bodies discovered in residence in Medellín's Manrique neighborhood · Police found two deceased people inside a home in Medellín's Manrique district.
- Medellín plans $1.5 trillion debt to cover reduced EPM transfers · Medellín municipal government proposes $1.5 trillion debt after EPM transfer cuts.
- Man fatally stabbed after alleged fake weapon threat · Yohan was killed by stabbing following an alleged threat with a fake firearm.
- Public warning issued against sending funeral funds for Santo Domingo child · El Colombiano warns the public not to send money for a run-over child's funeral in Santo Domingo.
- Bus crash in Medellín Prado neighborhood injures 16, 4 critical · A Saturday morning bus crash in Medellín left 16 people injured, four in critical condition.
- Medellín Mayor Defends Security Raids in Lleras Despite Merchant Complaints · Medellín Mayor Federico Gutiérrez defends security operations in Lleras, citing 430 arrests in three years despite business owner complaints.
- Colombian court delays decision on Miguel Quintero's freedom for one week · A Medellin judge postponed a ruling on the freedom of Miguel Quintero and Sebastian Ortega due to missing audio records.
- Medellín stakeholders propose recovery plans for troubled Parque Lleras · Officials and business leaders outline strategies to restore Parque Lleras in Medellín.
- Two Dutch nationals arrested in Colombia for drug trafficking · Two Dutch citizens were arrested in Colombia for coordinating cocaine shipments to Europe.
- Oxford Economics ranks Medellín among Latin America's top 10 global cities · Oxford Economics ranks Medellín 8th in Latin America for global economic performance in 2026.
- Medellín City Council Approves Major Changes to Land-Use Plan · Medellín's city council approved modifications to 78% of its 2014 Land-Use Plan to boost housing and manage urban growth.
- Colombian Student Wins NASA Scholarship to Study at Kennedy Space Center · María José, a student from Medellín, won a NASA scholarship to attend a week-long immersion program in Florida.