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Reciprocal 30% tariffs on goods traded between Colombia and Ecuador took effect on February 1, leading to truck backups at the border since the weekend. Border zone merchants voice concerns over effects on legal trade and rising prices for consumers. Officials and private sector from both nations will meet this Monday to explore alternatives.

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Emanuel Leguizamón, a referee from La Pampa who became a professional with AFA just over a year ago, died in a serious road accident in Patagonia. He was traveling with three colleagues who were seriously injured after officiating a match in the Torneo Regional Federal Amateur.

The match between Millonarios and Independiente Medellín was suspended on Sunday due to heavy rains and resumed on Monday. The IDRD director announced a technical visit to inspect the unacceptable pitch condition. Authorities and Sencia company acknowledge issues with the playing surface at Estadio El Campín.

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The Barranquilla Carnival, from February 14 to 17, 2026, inspires fashion aligned with creativity, individuality, and conscious consumption. Under Queen Michelle Char Fernández's motto 'Aquí suena Michelle', it promotes an authentic style prioritizing essence over excess.

Palmeiras announced on Monday (2) the termination of its sponsorship contract with Fictor, its second-largest sponsor, due to non-payment and the company's judicial recovery request involving a R$ 4.2 billion debt. The club is owed R$ 2.6 million in the recovery process. Fictor, which attempted to acquire Banco Master in November 2025, blames its troubles on the scandal from the bank's liquidation.

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The Colombian mining company Mineros has begun evaluating a possible corporate redomiciliation, examining legal and fiscal implications. It has called an extraordinary meeting of its shareholders' assembly for April 30, 2026. The process aims to enhance its asset base and long-term strategic objectives.