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Abelardo De La Espriella stated that the DIAN had seized 100 drones and their parts in Cartagena, distributed in 21 packages, which, he said, were entering the country destined for a company based in Candelaria, Valle del Cauca. He warned that the equipment could strengthen narcoterrorist organizations, which he attributed to the use of drones to attack the Public Force, threaten the civilian population, and impose terror in the territories. He also said they would pursue those responsible and prevent them from using Colombian airspace to instill fear. De La Espriella maintained that the safety of soldiers, police, and citizens was non-negotiable and closed his message with patriotic and religious slogans. #Seguridad #Narcos #Tecnología (translated)

The National Police have dismantled a drug prostitution ring in Villaverde run by Maribel V., sister of the leader of the Cali cartel, where women were exploited and drugs such as pink cocaine were trafficked along with 20,000 euros hidden behind a washing machine, while the investigated was planning to establish a Colombian drug model in Spain and meet her brother in Dubai. #Narcoprostíbulo #Prostitución #Villaverde (translated)

María Claudia Tarazona, widow of Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, claims in an interview that more than one and a half million dollars were sent from Venezuela to finance the assassination of her husband, who was killed in 2025 during his presidential campaign. #Colombia #MiguelUribeTurbay #ViolenciaPolítica (translated)

Colombian Vice President José Manuel Restrepo held a meeting in an evangelical church in Madrid, celebrating the political change in Colombia and defending the traditional values of his government before an audience of compatriots. #ColombiaEnEspaña #Evangélicos #PolíticaLatinoamericana (translated)

Álvaro Forero Tascón stated that the elections to the Congress of the United States left a lesson for Colombian congressmen who had to vote on the fiscal rescue project: breaking campaign promises had a cost, especially if it harmed their own voters economically. #EleccionesUSA #CongresoColombia #RescateFiscal (translated)

Maribel V., the sister of the leader of the Cali cartel, was arrested in Madrid for managing the Spanish branch of a criminal network linked to drug trafficking and sexual exploitation, with the aim of implanting the Colombian narcotics model in Spain. #CártelDeCali #Narcotráfico #MaribelV (translated)

Abelardo De La Espriella expressed his sorrow for the railway accident that occurred in Toledo, Spain, which, he wrote, left fatalities and injured people. He sent condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured. He also stated that he had instructed the Colombian Foreign Ministry and the Colombian Consulate in Madrid to be attentive and provide consular assistance to Colombians who may have been affected. He added that Colombia stood with the Spanish people and reaffirmed the bonds of brotherhood and solidarity between the two countries. #Toledo #Solidaridad #Condolencias (translated)

Abelardo De La Espriella stated that President Lula had openly supported Iván Cepeda in the Colombian presidential campaign and that he had won, while in Brazil he supported Jair Bolsonaro and Lula emerged victorious. He maintained that the electoral results should be respected and that the decision belonged to the voters. De La Espriella said that, despite his deep political and ideological differences with Lula, Colombia and Brazil needed each other. He pointed out that both countries shared challenges and opportunities and that their relations should be based on respect, sovereignty, and cooperation, including efforts against drug terrorism and illegal mining, the protection of the Amazon, and the well-being of their citizens. #Democracia #Colombia #Brasil (translated)

Cristian René, a 34-year-old Colombian, was arrested after a triple hit-and-run in which Sergio died and two friends were injured, stating that he had consumed alcohol and drugs and that he believed he had only bumped into a curb with his car. #TripleAtropello #DiscotecaPersépolis #CristianRené (translated)

Colombian president Abelardo de la Espriella has removed about 30 works related to feminist and LGBTQ+ movements from the National Museum, sparking criticism and accusations of censorship, but the measure has been blocked by a court in Bogotá. #Censura #Femminismo #Colombia (translated)

Abelardo De La Espriella stated that a military intelligence operation, involving several days of infiltration and surveillance, allowed the seizure of 10 tons of coltan in Vichada. He wrote that the National Army, the National Navy, and the Colombian Air Force participated, with support from the DIAN, and the mineral would belong to the José Daniel Pérez Carreño structure of the ELN. De La Espriella maintained that the coltan was to be illegally taken out of the country to Europe and Asia and that its value would exceed $16 billion. He asserted that the resources could be used to purchase weapons, explosives, and drones. He also stated that he would pursue illegal businesses and seek to regain control of the territory. #ELN #Colombia #FinanzasTerroristas (translated)

Colombian entrepreneurs are beginning to explore opportunities in Venezuela as bilateral trade increases, while Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella waits for signals from Donald Trump regarding the relationship between the two countries. #Colombia #Venezuela #InversiónEmpresarial (translated)

A man tried to remove posters from a Colombian protester in Rossio, resulting in a brief altercation, and the protester was eventually detained by the PSP on suspicion of illegal possession of drugs, unrelated to the protests. #Manifestações #DireitoÀHabitação #Polícia (translated)

Abelardo De La Espriella stated that the Colombian Army had located and destroyed a cocaine processing laboratory in the San Roque rural area, in the municipality of Sardinata, Norte de Santander. As he wrote, Operation Oklahoma 035 was conducted by the Aviation and Air Assault Division and the Counter-Narcotics and Transnational Threat Command (CONAT) against a facility he attributed to the Juan Fernando Porras Martínez front of the ELN. De La Espriella said that 1,149 kilos of cocaine, 151 kilos of coca paste, more than 3,400 gallons of liquid chemicals, and hundreds of kilos of solid chemical supplies were seized, in addition to the destruction of the processing infrastructure. He estimated the direct economic impact at 1.067 billion pesos and argued that the operation weakened the finances and logistical capability of the group. He also promised that their members would be pursued, laboratories would be destroyed, and their leaders would be brought to justice. He stated that each destroyed laboratory meant fewer resources to finance terrorism and more security for Colombians. #Narcotráfico #EjércitoNacional #Colombia (translated)

Lucas Beltramo reported that Boca overcame Vasco da Gama in the semifinal held at Maracanã and advanced to the final. He described the atmosphere in the stadium, with boos directed at Boca players and around 4,000 fans of the Argentine team who, as he wrote, cheered as if they were 54,000. He also questioned decisions by the Venezuelan referee Valenzuela, including a foul on Di Lollo that was not called and another that, in his opinion, was called without justification. Beltramo highlighted Blanco's cross and Di Lollo's header to open the scoring, and recounted that Merentiel doubled the lead after an assist from Villa. Boca went into halftime with a 2-0 lead, according to his report, after pressuring Vasco and creating several chances. In the second half, Puma Rodríguez scored a goal for the home team. The author mentioned that Paredes entered in the second half and scored in the 88th minute with a shot from about 30 meters. He added that the midfielder had returned to play 11 days after suffering a muscle tear. Beltramo described the celebrations of the players and fans, noting that Boca secured their place in the final with a performance he characterized as strong and dominant. #Boca #Maracaná #Fútbol (translated)

Criticism of the Colombian government is intensifying after the controversial decision to withdraw 30 pieces from the National Museum that represent the history of the left and social movements, which has been interpreted as an act of censorship and has triggered protests in defense of cultural diversity. #CensuraCultural #MuseoNacional #ProtestasColombia (translated)

newscolina reported that Pedro Emanuel had chosen David to replace Andrés Gómez against Boca Juniors. According to the author, the striker's physical strength and his experience on the left side influenced the decision, which would avoid changing Adson's position. Marino Hinestroza and Nuno Moreira, also considered for the spot, would remain on the bench. The author added that Vasco concluded the preparation with positive assessments regarding the strategy, attitude, and motivation of the squad for the confrontation. #Vasco #BocaJuniors #Futebol (translated)