Colombian nationals
Coverage of Colombian nationals in the Nexus archive.
- Colombian nationals arrested in Benz tied to violent L.A. carjacking
Two Colombian nationals were arrested in Rolling Hills Estates after automated license plate readers linked their vehicle to a violent carjacking in Hawthorne. The incident occurred on July 11, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department issued a news release detailing the arrest.
- DOJ says 11 migrants indicted in multi-state sex trafficking, drug, firearms case
Federal prosecutors have charged 11 Venezuelan and Colombian nationals in a multi-state case alleging sex trafficking of a minor and an adult woman, drug dealing, and illegal firearm trafficking. Ten defendants were arrested in Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Florida, while one remains at large. The indictment includes 30 counts and accuses the group of creating online sex advertisements and selling ecstasy.
- By the numbers: What to know about Spain’s legalization program for immigrants
Spain's immigration legalization program, launched in January 2023, received over 900,000 applications by mid-June, exceeding initial estimates. The program offers temporary residence permits to undocumented immigrants with a clean criminal record and five months of residency, driven by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's emphasis on economic integration and justice.
- Two Colombian Nationals Unlawfully in the United States Plead Guilty to Interstate Burglary Conspiracy Targeting Asian American Business Owners
Two Colombian nationals unlawfully in the United States pleaded guilty to participating in a multi-state burglary conspiracy targeting Asian American small business owners. The conspiracy operated across Oregon and Washington, focusing on businesses owned by Asian Americans. The guilty pleas represent law enforcement success in addressing organized retail crime affecting immigrant business communities.