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The scandal ensnaring Gustavo Petro's administration revolves around a massive money laundering operation, bribes to politicians, and inflated government contracts.

"...and I say it once and for all, in projects of law that generate FORCED INVESTMENT in the private financial system of Colombia" - President Gustavo Petro

This includes the cities of Armenia, Filandia, Ibague, Manizales, Salento, and Pereira.

Reports say the explosion was due to the airborne presence of methane and coal dust in the mine.

A dozen people, including four children, were killed yesterday by mudslides the struck the central Colombian town of Marquetalia in the middle of the night.

Rain and severe weather have led to the collapse of at least 14 houses, but no deaths, significant injuries, or missing people have been reported.

Three others were wounded by the catastrophic failure of the bridge in Chirajara that spanned a large gorge.

Seven have been confirmed dead, 11 are still missing, and more than 130 people have been rescued after disaster struck during a holiday weekend boat trip in Guatapé.

Five people remain unaccounted for after more than 12 hours of rescue efforts and emergency response, said UNGRD.

At least 20 people were killed by a building collapse in Cartagena late last week, with more than 20 others also suffering injuries