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October 26
- Colombia's De la Espriella orders temporary militarization of Cúcuta after attack near Venezuela border
President Abelardo De la Espriella ordered the temporary militarization of Cúcuta, the city on Colombia's border with Venezuela, following an attack near the frontier and several episodes of violence. De la Espriella said the measure is meant to recover control.
- De La Espriella government files rescue bill cutting income tax and payroll and selling state assets
The government of Abelardo De La Espriella has filed a fiscal rescue bill in Congress. The package combines a tax overhaul with a cut to the public payroll, and it also provides for the sale of state assets.
- Deicy Jiménez reaffirms complaint against Petro at Supreme Court and offers to hand over her phone
Deicy Jiménez appeared before Colombia's Supreme Court and reaffirmed her complaint against President Gustavo Petro, in an inquiry that also names María José Pizarro. She said she would hand over her mobile phone and could provide around 40 names.
- Colombian judge orders Culture Ministry to restore removed National Museum works within 48 hours
A judge ordered Colombia's Ministry of Culture to restore pieces that had been removed from the National Museum of Colombia, with 48 hours to comply with the tutela ruling. The order covers the rooms whose curatorial work was at issue.
- US troops arrive at Tolemaida in Black Hawk helicopters as Antioquia bids to host joint drills
United States military personnel arrived at the Tolemaida air base in Cundinamarca for combined exercises with Colombia, landing in Black Hawk helicopters. More than 300 uniformed US personnel are part of the deployment.