AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCross-Border Crime: Colombian authorities arrested Mexican judge Luis Benítez Alcántara at Bogotá’s El Dorado airport. A U.S. indictment accuses him of taking a $2 million bribe to free an alleged drug trafficker linked to Ryan Wedding’s network. Political Scrutiny: Former president Gustavo Petro denies allegations that he traded government contracts for sexual favors. Separately, a judge ordered first lady Verónica Alcocer to disclose earthquake-relief donations within 48 hours. Migration and Security: Colombia expelled 80 Venezuelans accused of crimes, though none had been convicted. The move comes as President Abelardo de la Espriella pursues a hardline security agenda. Conflict and Justice: The JEP says $53 million in government budget cuts will leave victims and witnesses less protected, while a recent bombing that killed four people, including a baby, has prompted a military deployment. Climate and Cities: Medellín’s greening efforts have not kept pace with rising heat, highlighting the challenge of adapting urban areas to a warming climate.
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