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Sun, 24 Jul 2022 14:32:02 +0000
The daunting challenges of Colombia’s new defense minister
Colombia’s new defense minister will be in charge of reforming the security forces and combating corruption amid a major crisis. Former Supreme Court magistrate Ivan Velasquez will replace Defense Minister… The post The daunting challenges of...

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:41:08 +0000
Colombia’s paramilitaries offer to lay down weapons
Paramilitary organization AGC proposed a ceasefire for August, and talks that would allow Colombia’s illegal armed groups to demobilize and disarm. The proposal is the second since 2017, when extradited… The post Colombia’s paramilitari...

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...



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