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Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:11:11 +0000
Pessimism rife ahead of Colombia’s elections
Colombia’s government is preparing elections amid widespread pessimism and distrust in public institutions, a pollster revealed Tuesday. The country’s adult population is particularly pessimistic about economic insecurity, corruption and ...

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 16:00:38 +0000
Colombia’s former armed forces chief accused of drug trafficking
The former commander of Colombia’s armed forces allegedly helped paramilitary organization AGC control the drug trade in  the southwest of the country, according to radio station Blu. The radio station… The post Colombia’s former a...

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:02:54 +0000
Colombia’s army sacks general over admitted drug ties
The commander of Colombia’s 6th army division was sacked over the general’s admitted ties to drug traffickers. The army announced the decision after media published audio in which General Jorge… The post Colombia’s army sacks ...

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:26:21 +0000
Colombia’s election race rocked by corruption scandal
The alleged criminal practices of a presidential candidate are rocking Colombia’s election race. The Supreme Court ordered Congress and the prosecution to investigate 19 politicians, businessmen and prosecution officials. The… The post Co...

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:52:40 +0000
‘Police used Bogota bus terminals to torture protesters’
Bogota police used bus terminals in Colombia’s capital as illegal detention centers during protests last year, according to opposition politicians. The accusation made by two Bogota city council members was… The post ‘Police used Bo...



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