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Housing minister Poduje announces reversal of Colonia Dignidad expropriation
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Housing Minister Iván Poduje announced the government will reverse the Colonia Dignidad expropriation decree due to budget constraints. The move aims to prioritize housing and reconstruction funds but has drawn opposition criticism for overlooking memory and human rights commitments. PS and Frente Amplio lawmakers call for dialogue with President José Antonio Kast.
France's national team defeated Colombia 3-1 in a friendly match held in Washington, with goals from Désiré Doué (twice) and Marcus Thuram. This marks Colombia's second loss in their last 11 games and raises concerns ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Colombia pulled one back through Jáminton Campaz in the 77th minute.
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Chile's Socialist Party secured two seats on the strategic Senate Finance Committee, while Renovación Nacional claimed the most seats across legislative commissions. This agreement, stemming from party negotiations, sets presidencies and memberships for coming years. The commissions were formed after a prolonged session last week.
The Senate plenum approved a legislative project to bolster care and protection for older adults amid rising indigence and assaults on this demographic. Promoted by Senator Karina Espinosa, the initiative reforms state fund management and toughens penalties for neglect. It aims to optimize resources such as the elderly welfare stamp.
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Messages from Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Leite Rosa Neto to his wife, soldier Gisele Alves Santana, reveal a male dominance ideology shortly before he was accused of killing her on February 18. The officer, jailed in São Paulo, denies the crime and has a history of harassment complaints against women in the Military Police. Investigators link the rhetoric to controlling practices in the relationship.
Alberto Cowboy became the tenth eliminated from BBB 26 on Sunday (March 29), with 67.95% of the votes. During the Bate-Papo BBB hosted by Gil do Vigor, he used the term 'viado' when referring to Jonas Sulzbach, discomforting the host. The incident sparked reactions on social media.
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Ricardo Roa, Ecopetrol's president, stated he will not step down despite a formal charge of influence peddling by prosecutors. In an interview with Cambio magazine, he defended his position, saying it has not altered the company's risk matrix. He emphasized acting with full transparency toward international markets.
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