AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCross-Border Crime: A Mexican judge was arrested at Bogotá’s El Dorado airport on a U.S. indictment alleging he took a $2 million bribe to help free an associate of Canadian drug kingpin Ryan Wedding. Political Scandal: Former president Gustavo Petro denies allegations that he exchanged government contracts for sexual favors; the claims have sparked a growing political and judicial controversy. Security and Justice: Colombia expelled 80 Venezuelans accused of crimes, although none had been convicted. Separately, the JEP says government budget cuts are leaving victims and witnesses unprotected. Regional Tensions: A UN mission says the UAE hired Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside Sudan’s RSF, a force accused of war crimes. Energy: Colombia’s oil and gas output fell in September as the government seeks to revive a gas pipeline link with Venezuela amid shortages. Culture: Maluma announced a 2027 world tour at a surprise Miami airport show, saying it will begin in Colombia.
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