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Colombian Prosecutor's Office Archives Witness Bribery Probe Against Ex-President Uribe Due to Lack of Evidence

Colombian Prosecutor's Office Archives Witness Bribery Probe Against Ex-President Uribe Due to Lack of Evidence

The Fiscalía General de la Nación (Colombia's Prosecutor's Office) has ordered the closure and archiving of an investigation into former president Álvaro Uribe Vélez. The probe concerned allegations of fraud and bribery in penal performance, specifically that Uribe paid witnesses to change their testimony. The decision, dated November 12, 2026, and reported on November 13 and 14, 2026, was based on a lack of evidence to establish the existence of the alleged acts. According to El País Cali and La FM, the 47-page resolution stated that there were no factual circumstances to characterize the conduct as a crime or indicate its possible existence. The investigation, which began in February 2018, involved tracing finances and assets, but investigators found no evidence of illicit payments. The archiving of the case means it is closed without charges, but it is not an acquittal and can be reopened if new material evidence emerges while the criminal action remains active.

U.S. Permanent Immigration Declines by 14% in 2025, OECD Reports

U.S. Permanent Immigration Declines by 14% in 2025, OECD Reports

According to a report released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Thursday, migration to developed countries, including the United States, decreased for the second consecutive year in 2025. The 38 member countries of the OECD collectively admitted 6.1 million new permanent immigrants in 2025, a 1.6% reduction from the 6.2 million recorded the previous year. Despite this overall decline, the number of permanent immigrants remains higher than in 2019, showing a 12% increase. The United States experienced a 14% drop in permanent immigrants but still received the highest number among OECD countries, with over 1.2 million in 2025. Humanitarian migration through legal channels saw a sharp 26% decrease from 2024, while labor migration increased by 13%. Asylum applications to OECD countries, excluding the U.S., also fell by 22% in 2025, though they were still about 10% higher than in 2019. India, China, and Colombia were identified as the top countries of origin for migrants to...

Sedgwick County DA Declines Charges in Fatal Soccer Field Crash, Citing Lack of Criminal Intent

Sedgwick County DA Declines Charges in Fatal Soccer Field Crash, Citing Lack of Criminal Intent

Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett has announced that no charges will be filed against the driver involved in a tragic incident where a pickup truck struck and killed two individuals and injured nearly a dozen others at a youth soccer match. The incident occurred last month at the Stryker Complex in Wichita, Kansas. The driver, who has not been identified, reportedly drove to the complex with her children and was sleeping in her vehicle prior to the crash. She believed the vehicle was in park. According to Bennett, the investigation considered six possibilities for the crash, including a medical emergency, impairment, mechanical malfunction, an intentional act, a child inadvertently putting the vehicle in drive, or driver confusion about the gear. The first four possibilities were ruled out. Bennett stated that for charges to be filed, the act must be intentional, knowing, and/or reckless, and there was no evidence to support this. Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan confirmed that medical record...

Washington State Attorney General Appoints Outside Counsel to Defend Initiative 638 Amidst Transgender Rights Concerns

Washington State Attorney General Appoints Outside Counsel to Defend Initiative 638 Amidst Transgender Rights Concerns

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has announced the appointment of an outside law firm, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP), to defend Initiative 638 on behalf of the state. This decision comes as the Attorney General's Office (AGO) has been extensively involved in defending the rights of transgender Washingtonians, including winning cases against the federal government to protect healthcare access and vigorously defending state laws that ensure equal protection for transgender individuals. Attorney General Brown emphasized his commitment to defending laws passed by the Legislature or voters, stating that his personal views do not dictate the strength of such defenses. However, he also recognized the AGO's ongoing work in protecting transgender rights. The appointment of outside counsel is a common practice for the AGO when facing conflicts of interest, requiring specialized expertise, or due to workload constraints. BCLP is a national law firm with a significant presence in Washington state and ...

Two Conchs Expands Sportfishing Camps to Panama, Mexico, and Colombia

Two Conchs Expands Sportfishing Camps to Panama, Mexico, and Colombia

Two Conchs Expands Sportfishing Camps to Panama, Mexico, and Colombia

Johnson Johnson Seeks Hematology Sales Representative in Bogotá, Colombia

Johnson Johnson Seeks Hematology Sales Representative in Bogotá, Colombia

Johnson Johnson Seeks Hematology Sales Representative in Bogotá, Colombia

Venezuela, Colombia to collaborate on border security following kidnappings

Venezuela, Colombia to collaborate on border security following kidnappings

Nov 12 (Reuters) - The governments of Colombia and Venezuela said on Thursday they are willing to coordinate security efforts to combat transnational crime following two recent high-profile kidnappings along their 2,219-kilometer shared border.

International Committee of the Red Cross Seeks Open-Source Information Analyst for Humanitarian Efforts

International Committee of the Red Cross Seeks Open-Source Information Analyst for Humanitarian Efforts

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is actively recruiting an Open-Source Information (OSI) Analyst to bolster its protection activities in the Americas, based in Bogotá, Colombia. This role is crucial for integrating OSI and related research methodologies into all phases of the ICRC’s protection work, aiming to strengthen analysis and evidence-informed decision-making. The analyst will contribute to documenting potential violations of international law, supporting operational planning, and providing situational analysis of ground realities. Key responsibilities include leading the systematic identification, verification, and advanced analysis of digital material, triangulating OSI findings with internal case data and witness accounts, and developing innovative tools for open-source research. The ICRC emphasizes its commitment to diversity and offers a competitive salary and learning opportunities within a multicultural environment. The organization operates worldwide, providing humanitaria...

Florida city says it will not host St Patrick's Day parade, Pride event due to anti-diversity law

Florida city says it will not host St Patrick's Day parade, Pride event due to anti-diversity law

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Nov 11 (Reuters) - A city in Florida said it will not host its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade or Pride event in 2027 due to a state law signed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis that prohibits local governments ‌from promoting or funding diversity initiatives.

Judge allows Trump defamation case against BBC to proceed but tosses 1 claim

Judge allows Trump defamation case against BBC to proceed but tosses 1 claim

President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation case against the BBC remains on track for now

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Suit Against BBC

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Trump’s $10 Billion Defamation Suit Against BBC

A federal judge on Tuesday denied the BBC’s motion to throw out President Trump’s $10 billion defamation suit over a documentary about the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Judge Jeffrey T. Kuntz found that Trump could make an argument that the BBC should be held liable for splicing together two parts of […]