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Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:21:29 +0000Colombia’s police suspends paramilitary cooperation with Truth Commission
Colombia’s police suspended the cooperation of former paramilitary commander “Otoniel” with the commission that is investigating the armed conflict. Police intelligence unit DIJIN ended a visit of the Truth Commission…
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Thu, 17 Feb 2022 10:11:11 +0000Pessimism 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 +0000Colombia’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…
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Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:02:54 +0000Colombia’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…
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Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:26:21 +0000Colombia’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…
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