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Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:03:24 +0000
Racism and misogyny mar Colombia’s election race
Colombia’s election observers warned that hate speech targeting the running mate of presidential candidate Gustavo Petro could result in violence. Vice-presidential candidate Francia Marquez said Monday that she had received… The post Rac...

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:58:46 +0000
Colombia could replace national registrar before presidential elections
Colombia’s election chief must be replaced to avoid chaos in the presidential elections, according to a coalition of election observers. The non-governmental Electoral Oversight Alliance (AVE) asked the Supreme Court,… The post Colombia c...

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:00:31 +0000
Colombia claims alleged military massacre was ‘legitimate operation’
Colombia’s Defense Minister Diego Molano claims that victims of an alleged military massacre were guerrillas killed in a “legitimate operation.” The defense minister made the controversial claim in response to… The post Colomb...

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 08:10:56 +0000
Bogota police targeted in explosives attacks
Police in Colombia’s capital Bogota suffered two attacks with explosives this month. The second attack killed at least one 12-year-old and injured 10 people the Arborizadora Alta neighborhood on Saturday,… The post Bogota police targeted ...

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:21:52 +0000
UN expert rejects violence against indigenous in southwest Colombia
The United Nations’ rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders urged Colombia’s government to curb violence against indigenous people in the southwest of the country. In a public statement,… The post UN expert rejects vio...



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