The Kitesurf World Cup begins on the beaches of the Atlantic - Barranquilla - Colombia

With the realization of the Kitesurf World Cup, which starts at 11:30 am this Wednesday on the beaches of Salinas del Mar, in Juan de Acosta (Atlantic)promotes tourist services and is expected to move economic revenues of nearly one billion pesos.

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The event brings together hundreds of visitors, including athletes, tourists and press from more than 15 countries from the world, who have already begun to arrive and will be in this area of ​​the department of Atlántico until next Sunday, when the competitions conclude.

In accordance with the governor of the Atlantic, Elsa Noguerabeing considered a “travel sport”, the kitesurfing It has a direct impact on the tourism value chain.

“We have the necessary conditions to hold major sporting events of this type. We have hotels, restaurants and a strict health device that has been deployed to attend to this unprecedented event in the region and the department,” said the president.

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The economic impact that the event will have corresponds to the income generated by the establishments in the area, thanks to the influx of travelers and visitors, which will result in the strengthening of the economy of the Atlantic coastal area, which not only has beautiful beaches but with a whole cultural and gastronomic wealth.

We have hotels, restaurants and a strict health device that has been deployed to attend to this unprecedented event in the region and the department.

“With this sports tourism event we estimate revenues of one billion pesos, in addition to the generation of employment that is already taking place for the inhabitants. Today we can say that, in the hotels allied with the event, 104 new direct jobs have already been generated and we are just going to start the World Cup,” he said. the Secretary of Economic Development, Miguel Vergara.

He also indicated that there is already significant growth in hotel occupancy in the area, prior to the start of the event, which is reflected in an average occupancy of 60 percent, which is 25 percent more compared to the same period in 2021. And it is expected to increase on the days of official competitions, which go from March 2 to 6, to reach 100 percent occupancy.

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Similarly, it should be noted that 83 percent of the guests in the hotels in the area are foreigners, which will surely have a multiplier effect and will attract more international travelers who love extreme sports that can be practiced on these paradisiacal beaches.

The Governor also pointed out that with the completion of the second version of the Santa Veronica Seafood Festivalwhich will take place on March 5 and 6, and the activation of the parador Flipped Hat As a point of tourist information, gastronomy, handicrafts and music, it is expected to contribute to the increase in income in the area.

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Barranquilla begins resettlement program - Barranquilla - Colombia

A program that focused on improving the social conditions of the inhabitants of informal settlements began the District Mayor’s Office of Barranquilla.

The initiative known as resettlement covers 11 areas of the city, where District officials are “extending the district offer of services to dignify families, regardless of whether they are from Barranquilla, from other regions of the country or foreigners,” announced Mayor Jaime Pumarejo.

Communities settled in Las Flores, Villa Caracas, La Loma, Juan Mina, Brisas del Río, Blessing of God, Villanueva, El Pueblo, El Rubí, El Edén and the Ahuyama spout are the beneficiaries, because in them the Government has found a complex social panorama.

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Extreme poverty, crime and in some cases illegal land dealers. Among those affected, they are also identified natives of different ethnicities.

The process steps

We are coming to change their reality, so that they have a stable roof or their own, study opportunities, health care, markets for their businesses and security.

Edubar officials enter the zones to develop the characterization plan. Through this, the following are established: legal situation, the needs of the community, health aspects, the condition of the property or the land on which it is built, economic activities, in other aspects.

“We are coming to change their reality, so that they have a stable roof or their own, study opportunities, health care, markets for their enterprises and security”, because “we have said that” Barranquilla is a land of opportunities in which we all fit. ”, added Mayor Pumarejo.

The offer delivered by the District includes options such as temporary leases, replacement housing, transportation aid, transfer of the place of residence, payment of economic activities or payment of construction, among others, according to each situation.

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Similarly, it is taken into account that not all members wish to return to their places of origin, the process offers the possibility of accompanying them and advising them on the legalization of their stay in the city.

“Most of these people live in half-built houses, with board walls and a zinc roof, without formal public services or paved streets. The majority live in hydric zones that, in addition, could offer additional risks for them”, expressed a spokesman.

Added to this is that because they live next to bodies of water that do not have optimal health conditions, they are more prone to various types of diseases.

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Commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Conference of Ministers of Justice begins

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BOGOTA COLOMBIA). Wednesday, February 16, 2022 (RPTV NEWS AGENCY). The Conference of Ministers of Justice of the Ibero-American Countries began in Barranquilla, in which ministers from 22 countries participate, where the central axis of the talks will be international judicial cooperation.

“In these two days we are going to review what has been the influence of trust in the Ibero-American justice systems, addressing transcendental issues that advocate the defense of freedoms and strengthen democratic organizations,” said the Minister of Justice, Wilson Ruiz.

It is expected that the Conference of Ministers, led by the head of the Colombian Justice portfolio, Wilson Ruíz, will allow the strengthening of the rights of citizens, migration policies and the reform of the penitentiary systems of Ibero-America.

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Esperanza Center begins tour of the Caribbean - Barranquilla - Colombia

In Santa Marta began the first tour of the five presidential candidates of the coalition Hope Centerafter the internal crisis that this political community has faced.

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Jorge Robledo, Carlos Amaya, Juan Manuel Galan and Sergio Fajardo From the early hours of Tuesday morning, they advance an exhausting agenda through the capital of Magdalena, sharing with the people to convince them that their proposals are the most appropriate for the present of the country.

The tour is led by the senate candidate for the cupcake, Norma Vera Salazar, who has a very good image in the department for his leadership and defense of the human rights of women and the victim population.

In the morning hours, the four pre-candidates had breakfast in the public market, then went to Plaza Bolívar, where they played dominoes while talking with people.

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Later they enjoyed a typical lunch of the region and in the afternoon with the accompaniment of the also pre-candidate Alejandro Gaviria Uribe and head of the Senate list Humberto de la Calle, they undertook a day of flyering, where they took the opportunity to listen to the needs and know the expectations of the community facing a new presidential mandate.

The visit in Magdalena will extend to the municipalities of Ciénaga and Puebloviejo, where they will sign the pact.for zero hunger‘. Then they will continue their tour in Barranquilla and Cartagena.

Proposals for the Colombian Caribbean

Juan Fernando Cristo, coordinator of the campaign, recognized that the Caribbean Coast is the area of ​​the country where the Centro Esperanza coalition has not been able to penetrate with great force with its message.

For this reason, he indicated that these three days in the main cities of the region will be very important to demonstrate that the pre-candidates of this community are the best option to support in the next consultation on March 13.

Here we have a proposal to fight hunger, unemployment; a social policy that is committed to citizenship and the fight against corruption that affects this part of the country so much

“Here we have a proposal to fight hunger, unemployment; a social policy that is committed to citizenship and the fight against corruption that affects this part of the country so much. We are convinced that once Colombians know our ideas, we will become the most voted query”, said Cristo.

He assured that the Centro Esperanza coalition remains very united and strengthened, and will demonstrate it in the joint work that the pre-candidates will do during the remaining weeks of the campaign.

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For his part, the pre-candidate Juan Manuel Galán stated that he is personally concerned about the wave of violence affecting Magdalena, especially in the south due to clashes between armed groups who dispute the business of drug trafficking.

He also pointed out that “we have a responsibility to protect our social leaders who are very vulnerable in this department.”

He also referred as a priority in his proposal, the need to solve the problem of drinking water and basic sanitation that the capital of Magdalena has historically suffered.

“We have to end the business of tank cars which is the real reason why there has been no desire for this city to have an adequate aqueduct,” said Galán.

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Meanwhile, Sergio Fajardo said that “I will promote the integration of Cartagena, Barranquilla and Santa Marta by train, an extraordinary project due to the economic benefits it will generate”.

He also spoke of productive and educational programs that, according to his concept, will be essential for progress to come to the region.

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Medellín: first episode of air quality begins on February 14 - Medellín - Colombia

The Aburrá Valley Metropolitan Area (AMVA), the subregion’s environmental and mobility authority, announced the schedule for the first air quality episode in Medellin and its metropolitan area.

Historically, the subregion experiences two moments of air quality episodes due to the transitions between dry and rainy seasons: the first is between February and March and the second between October and November.

Juan David Palacio, director of AMVA, reported that this first episode will begin on February 14 and indicated that it would last until April 8.

“We calculate that there will be three complex weeks, between March 7 and 25in which the stations could present an Orange Air Quality Index (ICA), and even five or more stations could present a Red ICA, which indicates conditions that are harmful to the health of the inhabitants,” explained the director.

However, for the beginning of the episode no additional changes or restrictions are contemplated to those that already exist.

That is to say, there will be no environmental pick and plate and the charge for circulation during pico y placa will not be eliminated either.

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This year we have the particularity that the behavior of the number of fires, so far in 2022, is above the historical average, with which, the management of this episode will be different from that of 2021. pic.twitter.com/zDZRdWU3vc

– Juan David Palacio C (@jdpalacioc) February 8, 2022

From the environmental authority they indicated that, according to measurements and forecasts, this episode will not be as strong as the one that occurred in 2020, but neither will it be as mild as last year, in which there was no restrictive measure.

However, according to how the measurements evolve and external factors such as forest fires that affect air quality, strict measures would be taken.

“It is quite possible that from February 21 there is a pick and plate to cargo vehicles, but it will depend on how the indicators are. It will be time that will tell if additional measures are taken, such as the suspension of the special circulation payment,” Palacio said.

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The Metropolitan Area made a recommendation to the population to avoid prolonged physical activity outdoors and to use public transport during this period.

“The only solution to improve circulation in the territory, and in all the cities of the world, is the promotion of public transport as the backbone of mobility,” said Palacio.

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Torch Relay for 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics Begins

WASHINGTON — 

Beijing began its hosting duties of the 2022 Winter Olympics with the start of the traditional Olympic torch relay Wednesday.

Vice Premier Han Zheng began the event when he passed the iconic torch to 80-year-old Luo Zhihuan, China’s first internationally competitive speed skater and first winter sports world champion, at Olympic Foreign Park.

More than 1,000 torchbearers will carry the Olympic torch through three competition zones, including downtown Beijing and the city of Zhangjiakou in neighboring Hebei province before returning to Beijing for Friday’s opening ceremonies.

The three-day relay is far more constrained than other past relays due to concerns about COVID-19, with only selected members of the public allowed to witness the relay. By comparison, Beijing sent the torch on a global tour ahead of hosting the 2008 Summer Olympics, which drew demonstrators at several stops protesting China’s human rights abuses.

This year, numerous countries have refused to send an official delegation to attend the Beijing Winter Olympics, including the United States, Australia, Britain and Canada.

The Olympics will be held under a so-called “bubble” that requires all Olympic athletes, officials, staff and journalists to remain isolated to keep the virus from potentially spreading into the general public.

Some information for this report came from the Associated Press, Reuters, Agence France-Presse.

Trial Begins for Cops Accused of Violating George Floyd's Rights

ST. PAUL, MINN. — 

The federal trial for three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s civil rights as Derek Chauvin pinned the Black man’s neck to the street began Monday with opening statements, after a jury of 18 people was swiftly picked last week.

J. Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are broadly charged with depriving Floyd of his civil rights while acting under government authority. All three are charged for failing to provide Floyd with medical care and Thao and Kueng face an additional count for failing to stop Chauvin, who was convicted of murder and manslaughter in state court last year.

FILE – Former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are seen in this combination of photos provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office in Minnesota on June 3, 2020.

Legal experts say prosecutors have to prove Kueng, Lane and Thao willfully violated Floyd’s constitutional rights, while defense attorneys are likely to blame Chauvin for Floyd’s murder, which was videotaped and triggered worldwide protests, violence and a reexamination of racism and policing.

FILE – Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin sits in front of a picture of George Floyd displayed during Chauvin’s trial for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Floyd in Minneapolis.

Floyd, 46, died on May 25, 2020, after Chauvin pressed him to the ground with his knee on Floyd’s neck for 9 1/2 minutes while Floyd was facedown, handcuffed and gasping for air. Kueng knelt on Floyd’s back and Lane held down his legs. Thao kept bystanders from intervening.

Attorneys for the Floyd family have said bystander video shows that the three officers “directly contributed to [Floyd’s] death and failed to intervene to stop the senseless murder.”

On Thursday, 18 people were chosen for the jury; 12 will deliberate and six will be alternates. Two of the jurors — one expected to deliberate and one alternate — appear to be of Asian descent. The rest appear to be white. The jurors include people from the Twin Cities area, the suburbs and southern Minnesota. The court declined to provide demographic information.

Federal prosecutions of officers involved in on-duty killings are rare. Prosecutors face a high legal standard to show that an officer willfully deprived someone of their constitutional rights. Essentially, prosecutors must prove that the officers knew what they were doing was wrong, but did it anyway.

The indictment charges Thao, who is Hmong American; Lane, who is white; and Kueng, who is Black, with willfully depriving Floyd of the right to be free from an officer’s deliberate indifference to his medical needs. The indictment says the three men saw Floyd clearly needed medical care and failed to aid him.

Thao and Kueng are also charged with a second count alleging they willfully violated Floyd’s right to be free from unreasonable seizure by not stopping Chauvin as he knelt on Floyd’s neck. It’s not clear why Lane is not mentioned in that count, but evidence shows he asked twice whether Floyd should be rolled on his side.

Both counts allege the officers’ actions resulted in Floyd’s death.

U.S. District Judge Magnuson told jurors that the trial could last four weeks. It’s not known whether any of the three officers will testify. It’s also not clear whether Chauvin will testify, though many experts who spoke to The Associated Press believe he won’t.

Lane, Kueng and Thao also face a separate state trial in June on charges they aided and abetted both murder and manslaughter.