Terror attack in Colombia

Jamundí. 15 injured

International court to launch external investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Karim Khan

The International Criminal Court (ICC) will launch an external investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, keeping alive a case that the court's internal watchdog closed just days ago.

Karim Khan has categorically denied allegations that he tried to force a female aide into a sexual relationship with him. Moreover, these claims come amid reports of an ongoing Israeli intelligence campaign to discredit the prosecution of Benjamin Netanyahu for alleged war crimes in Gaza.

In a report shared by the AP, it was also learned that the external investigation was approved this week following a meeting of the court's supervisory body, the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute.

Gustavo Petro sends letter to Maduro to reject sale of Monómeros

https://alertas24.com/gustavo-petro-envia-carta-a-maduro-para-rechazar-venta-de-monomeros/

Maduro proposes separate municipal, state and legislative elections in 2025

https://alertas24.com/maduro-propone-elecciones-municipales-estadales-y-legislativas-separadas-en-2025/

Venezuelan Trade Union Network denounces “persecution” by the State of workers for defending their rights https://bit.ly/4emD7Qv

Delcy Rodríguez: “There is no criminal blockade that can stop Venezuela” https://bit.ly/4fEcrvJ

🇨🇴🇻🇪Petro rejects privatization of Monómeros and asks Maduro to reconsider the decision

Colombian President Gustavo Petro expressed his opposition to the privatization of Monómeros, the Colombian-Venezuelan petrochemical company based in Barranquilla, in a letter addressed to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

The head of state expressed his concern about the decision of Alex Saab, Minister of Industry and National Production of Venezuela, to sell the company, warning that this measure could aggravate poverty and affect the food sovereignty of both countries.

El Colombiano: Petro knew about the privatization of Monómeros for $300 million but changed his mind

The future of Monómeros, Colombia's largest fertilizer producer, hangs in the balance of diplomatic and commercial matters. The company, owned by Venezuelan state-owned Pequiven, was put up for sale by the government of Nicolás Maduro, who is seeking to avoid any possible sanctions that the administration of Donald Trump could impose again after taking office in January.

The transaction could have major political and economic implications in the region, where Monómeros controls 40% of the fertilizer market and employs more than 400 people.

Since August, reports of questionable financial transactions towards a company in Hong Kong have emerged, according to investigations by the newspaper El Colombiano.

El Colombiano revealed that the agreement reached, valued at around 300 million dollars, was practically closed. However, a few days after the conclusion of the sale, President Petro issued a surprising statement on X, addressed to Maduro and Alex Saab, Minister of Industry and National Production, and negotiator of the sale, declaring his opposition to the operation.

In his message, Petro said that the privatization of Monómeros would increase the prices of fertilizers for Colombian farmers and generate dependence on the national agricultural sector.

ICC to investigate prosecutor Karim Khan for alleged sexual misconduct

https://alertas24.com/reuters-cpi-investigara-a-fiscal-karim-khan-por-presunta-conducta-sexual-inapropriada/

Dolly García, mother of Edwin Iván Colmenares, pleaded with the National Guard for information about her son, who has been detained since November 1.

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More than 100 soldiers are kidnapped in Argelia, Cauca by guerrillas.

Yesterday, several FARC guerrillas were traveling in the latest model armored UNP Toyota pickup trucks.

🇨🇴🇻🇪Monómeros executive resigns after privatization controversy: “The Colombian government was not involved”

The conflict between Colombia and Venezuela over the privatization of Monómeros continues with the resignation of Rodrigo Ramírez, director of the company that is a key subsidiary of the Venezuelan state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela SA (Pdvsa) based in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Ramírez, through the social network X, expressed his disagreement with the privatization promoted by the Venezuelan government and announced the withdrawal of Colombia from the company's board of directors.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has expressed his opposition to the sale of the company. In a recent letter to Nicolás Maduro, the president expressed his “respectful and attentive opposition” to the decision of Venezuela’s Minister of Industry and National Production, Alex Saab, to move forward with the sale of Monómeros.

Petro stressed that the company is crucial for food security in both countries, as it ensures the production of agricultural inputs such as urea, vital for land productivity in Colombia and Venezuela.

German Minister of State to Edmundo González: "Germany will continue to defend democracy in Venezuela"

https://alertas24.com/ministro-de-estado-a-edmundo-gonzalez-alemania- seguira-defendiendo-la-democracia-en-venezuela/

Diosdado Cabello criticized Interpol's rejection of the arrest warrant against Edmundo González Urrutia