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Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:39 +0000Colombia announces new COVID-19 lockdowns
Colombia’s President Ivan Duque announced partial lockdowns in cities and regions to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks following this week’s Easter holiday. Duque’s announcement came hours after the governor of Antioquia said…
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Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:30:12 +0000Colombia’s government promised peace funds to ‘grease palms’ for ‘coup’
The administration of Colombia’s president Ivan Duque bribed lawmakers to support postponing next year’s elections, according to senators. According to independent Senator Rodrigo Lara, government officials offered funds meant for…
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Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:00:34 +0000Colombia’s electoral barons join forces ahead of 2022 elections
Some of Colombia’s most powerful electoral barons have formed a coalition that seeks to confront progressive candidates in the 2022 elections. The coalition of the former governors and mayors is…
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Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:30:06 +0000Colombia to counter independent press with state news
Colombia’s government reportedly wants to spend more than $80 million on state news in its latest attempt to dictate public opinion. In an interview with journalist Daniel Samper, Public Media…
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Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:00:08 +0000Colombia illegally jails key witness in Uribe family investigation
Colombia’s prosecution arbitrarily arrested a key witness in the case against former President Alvaro Uribe’s brother on charges after their statute of limitations passed. The prosecution was forced to release…
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