Jorge Acevedo
Jorge Acevedo is the mayor of Cúcuta, Colombia, a city located on the border with Venezuela. He has recently gained attention for expressing concern over the potential influx of Venezuelan migrants being sent from Panama to Cúcuta due to changing migration patterns influenced by U.S. immigration policies. Acevedo has called on the Colombian government to allocate necessary resources to manage what he describes as a worsening humanitarian crisis in the city, highlighting the challenges posed by the increasing number of migrants seeking better living conditions.
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Jorge Acevedo was known for his important research on the quijongo, contributing to its cultural significance.
¿Tiene futuro el quijongo? El instrumento guanacasteco estuvo a punto de desaparecer, pero hoy parece resurgir
Costa Rica· 2025-07-20
Jorge Acevedo is the current mayor of Cúcuta who has been implicated in the investigation surrounding the murder of journalist Jaime Vásquez.
La casona y el crimen que tienen contra las cuerdas al gobernador de Norte de Santander
Colombia· 2025-07-05
He is mentioned as an intermediary in the homicide investigation.
Los lujosos bienes incautados dentro de proceso contra gobernador de N. de Santander que pasaron a manos de la SAEColombia· 2025-07-03
Jorge Acevedo, the mayor of Cúcuta, stated that the allegations against him regarding the murder of Jaime Vásquez are baseless.
Habla gobernador Villamizar y apoderado de empresario, salpicados en audio por crimen de periodista VásquezColombia· 2025-07-02
Jorge Acevedo, the mayor of Cúcuta, warned that the transport terminal has become a center for crime and human trafficking.
Denuncian que el terminal de Cúcuta es foco de delincuencia y trata de personas
Venezuela· 2025-05-05
Jorge Acevedo, mayor of Cúcuta, reacted to Mulino's statements saying that the city is already overwhelmed by the arrival of displaced people.
Migrantes en Panamá a la espera de ser trasladados en barco hacia la frontera con ColombiaVenezuela· 2025-02-27
Jorge Acevedo reacted to Mulino's statements, stating that Cúcuta is already overwhelmed by the arrival of displaced individuals.
Colombia no recibirá deportados venezolanos desde EE UU: “Estamos dándole prioridad a nuestros connacionales»Venezuela· 2025-02-27
Jorge Acevedo is the mayor of Cúcuta who expressed concerns about the capacity to handle incoming migrants.
Los migrantes venezolanos que regresan a su país porque no pudieron entrar a EE.UU. y ahora están varados en PanamáVenezuela· 2025-02-26
Jorge Acevedo is the mayor of Cúcuta who expressed concerns about the city's capacity to handle an influx of migrants.
Los migrantes venezolanos que regresan a su país porque no pudieron entrar a EE.UU. y ahora están varados en Panamá
Nicaragua· 2025-02-25Jorge Acevedo is the mayor of Cúcuta who imposed a curfew to regain control of the city.
Colombian city faces worst violence in decades as armed groups wreak havoc | Colombia
United Kingdom· 2025-02-23
Jorge Acevedo is the mayor of Cúcuta who attended a concert by Shakira amidst security concerns in his city.
alcalde de Cúcuta fue a concierto de Shakira en medio de atentados en su ciudadColombia· 2025-02-22
Jorge Acevedo was also contacted by Freddy Bernal to express support from Nicolás Maduro.
Autoridades venezolanas refuerzan seguridad ante violencia en región colombiana fronterizaVenezuela· 2025-02-22
Jorge Acevedo, the mayor of Cúcuta, responded to criticism regarding his attendance at a Shakira concert amidst a security crisis.
Polémica respuesta del alcalde de Cúcuta a críticas por ir a concierto de Shakira: 'Envidiosos'Colombia· 2025-02-21
Jorge Acevedo, the mayor of Cúcuta, announced measures to ensure the security of the inhabitants.
La violencia del Catatumbo se expande a CúcutaVenezuela· 2025-02-21
Jorge Acevedo is the mayor of Cúcuta who announced a reward for information on the violent attacks.
¿Táctica de distracción? Lo que hay detrás de actos de terrorismo contra capitales en ColombiaColombia· 2025-02-21
Jorge Acevedo is the mayor of Cúcuta who announced a reward for information on the violent acts.
¿Táctica de distracción? Lo que hay detrás de actos de terrorismo contra capitales en ColombiaColombia· 2025-02-21The mayor Jorge Acevedo declared a curfew in Cúcuta due to the recent escalation of violence.
Declaran toque de queda en Cúcuta por crisis de seguridad que se vive en frontera con VenezuelaColombia· 2025-02-20
Jorge Acevedo is the mayor of Cúcuta who defends the actions of his administration regarding aid distribution.
Denuncian irregularidades en la entrega de ayudas para desplazados en Cúcuta: ¿cómo funciona?Colombia· 2025-02-20
Jorge Acevedo expressed his concern about the possible transfer of Venezuelan migrants from Panama to Cúcuta.
Alcalde de Cúcuta expresa preocupación ante posible envío de migrantes venezolanos desde PanamáVenezuela· 2025-02-14