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Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:20:43 +0000
Colombia’s army chief retires amid corruption scandals and escalation of violence
Colombia’s national army commander celebrates his retirement on Wednesday amid an escalation of violence and corruption scandals. At least 10 generals and dozens of other commanders were either arrested or… The post Colombia’s army ...

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:09:36 +0000
Colombia’s prosecution links former Medellin mayor to mafia real estate
Colombia’s chief prosecutor said Tuesday that Medellin’s former mayor owned four real estate properties that allegedly belonged to the local mafia. In a press statement, Prosecutor General Francisco Barbosa said… The post Colombia&#...

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 06:17:22 +0000
Indigenous leaders given key roles in Colombia’s peace process
President-elect Gustavo Petro announced that indigenous leaders will be leading key agencies for the Colombia’s peace process. The sociologist and indigenous right activist will be leading the government’s National Victims… The post...

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:18:42 +0000
Former opposition takes control of Colombia’s Congress
Colombia’s former opposition will take control of Congress in a historic session on Wednesday. The Historic Pact, the progressive party of President-elect Gustavo Petro, will be leading the government coalition… The post Former opposition tak...

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:11:37 +0000
FARC dissident leader killed in southern Colombia: defense minister
One of Colombia’s most wanted guerrilla leaders has been killed in a military operation, the country’s defense minister said Friday. According to Defense Minister Diego Molano, “Ivan Mordizco” and at… The post FARC dissident leader kill...



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