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Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:02:57 +0000
Colombia’s private sector received cut from organized crime profits: warlord
Jailed warlord “Otoniel” told Colombia’s war crimes tribunal that politicians and police commanders are on the payroll of paramilitary organization AGC, local media reported Thursday. Dario Antonio Usuga, a.k.a. “Otoniel,̶...

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:36:45 +0000
At least 6 soldiers killed in ambush in northwest Colombia
At least six soldiers were killed and another five injured in an attack near a mining town in northwest Colombia, the National Army said Wednesday. One soldier would still be… The post At least 6 soldiers killed in ambush in northwest Colombia ...

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:00:36 +0000
Colombia’s failing state | Part 5: the plains of death
State authorities have been unable to provide basic services in Arauca, a province in the northeast of Colombia that has lived under guerrilla rule for years. The province on the… The post Colombia’s failing state | Part 5: the plains of deat...

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 11:01:53 +0000
Colombia’s war victims question Otoniel before extradition to US could silence warlord
Colombia’s war victims began interrogating “Otoniel” before the former warlord’s impending extradition to the United States could deprive them of justice. War crimes tribunal JEP gave the victims Tuesday and… The post Co...

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 18:31:03 +0000
“Controversial:” Colombia’s leading VP hopeful used to be dirt poor
Some in Colombia’s elite seem uncomfortable with the idea that their next vice-president may be a black woman who used to be dirt poor. Francia Marquez, the running mate of… The post “Controversial:” Colombia’s leading V...



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