Cauca
The Puracé volcano in Colombia's Cauca department continues to emit ash, leading authorities to keep the alert level at yellow. This status indicates changes in volcanic activity without an imminent eruption. Residents in nearby areas, including Popayán, reported ash fall since May 7.
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Intermunicipal transport in southwestern Colombia has recorded losses over $4.000 million in four days due to a 40% drop in demand. Cali leads the impacts with 42.937 fewer users and $2.576 million in losses. The Asociación para el Desarrollo Integral del Transporte Terrestre Intermunicipal (Aditt) warns of a crisis threatening the sector's viability.
Colombian Army troops foiled the kidnapping of five people, including a minor, during an operation on the Pan-American Highway in Cauca. The clash resulted in one criminal dead and two injured in stable condition. Authorities seized weapons and items to identify those responsible.
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Miguel Ayala, son of singer Giovanny Ayala, and his manager were kidnapped on November 18 in the El Túnel rural area of Cajibío, Cauca. Authorities confirmed the incident and launched search operations. The area is known for the presence of illegal armed groups.