Armed men on motorcycles burned a retroexcavator serving Ecopetrol in the rural area of Yondó, Antioquia, Colombia, near the X10 Cabaña area, about five minutes from the urban center, where work was underway for installation of new drilling equipment. ^[1] Alberto Beingolea, Peru's Minister of Culture, stated that the government's request for special legislative powers was presented with greater speed than in previous administrations. ^[2] Jaime Mercado Buelvas, a 56-year-old man, died in a traffic accident on the road connecting Cantagallo and San Pablo in Bolívar on September 2. ^[3] A regional security council is scheduled for September 2, 2026, with authorities from the Gobernación de Antioquia, Cantagallo, Bolívar, and Barrancabermeja, Santander, to coordinate security actions in the region. ^[4] Mayor Yerson Areiza reported that two homicides occurred in Yondó within less than a week, with victims allegedly brought from southern Bolívar. ^[5] Yondó mayor Yerson Areiza said the men intimidated a guard, said they would burn the machinery because of non-payment of an extortion quota, set it on fire, and left pamphlets claiming the 4th front of FARC was responsible. ^[6] Alberto Beingolea claimed that no government he could recall had requested powers with such promptness. ^[7] The government's request for special powers includes measures linked to public security and the El Niño phenomenon (FEN), as well as actions to boost economic recovery. ^[8] During the accident, Jaime was riding a motorcycle and attempted to swerve around a dog that suddenly entered the road, causing him to lose control and crash violently onto the pavement. ^[9] Beingolea dismissed versions suggesting the request was stalled in the Chamber of Deputies, noting it was presented only a few days prior. ^[10] Jaime Mercado worked for years at the ESE Centro de Salud de Cantagallo, where he was described as a valued colleague and friend. ^[11] The ESE Centro de Salud de Cantagallo issued a statement expressing deep sorrow for Jaime's death and thanking him for his years of service and friendship. ^[12]