Bavaria opened a national internship program on 2026-08-01 for university students seeking to complement their academic training with work experience. ^[1] Kuzina opened a new restaurant at the Hotel Estelar En Alto Prado in Barranquilla, Colombia, focusing on a fusion of international cuisine and local Caribbean ingredients. ^[2] The Colombian Constitution establishes military service as a duty for all citizens upon reaching the age of majority to contribute to the State's public forces. ^[3] Bavaria will invest $12 billion for the reconstruction of 3,500 businesses affected by an earthquake. ^[4] Selected interns will receive a monthly financial aid of $2 million COP and will be linked via a special learning contract for six months or one year. ^[5] The program offers 49 vacancies in areas such as communications, purchasing, technology, finance, logistics, marketing, production, sales, human resources, and sustainability. ^[6] Juan Carlos Polo Díaz, a 34-year-old chef with technical training from SENA, leads the kitchen at the new Kuzina location. ^[7] The opening of Kuzina in Barranquilla represented an investment of more than 500 million pesos for the integral renovation of the space and infrastructure. ^[8] Conscripts receive a monthly bonus equivalent to the legal minimum wage, which was stated as $1,750,905 in 2026. ^[9] The period of military service is recognized as labor experience and a certificate equivalent is issued. ^[10] Upon completion of service, conscripts receive a civil clothing allowance equivalent to the current legal minimum wage. ^[11] Diego Manrique Narváez, general manager of Estelar in Barranquilla, stated that the new concept connects international gastronomy with the city's identity. ^[12]