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Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:00:28 +0000How Petro plans to achieve “Total Peace” in Colombia
The government of Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro released the draft proposal of its flagship “Total Peace” policy. Additionally, the president ordered a strategic redeployment of the security forces to confront…
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Wed, 07 Sep 2022 07:03:14 +0000
Colombia’s war crimes tribunal exposes hundreds of Medellin’s alleged terrorism sponsors
Colombia’s Truth Commission revealed the names of 423 people and 58 companies that allegedly financed the expansion of paramilitary organization AUC between 1995 and 1998 from Medellin. The alleged sponsors…
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Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:00:19 +0000
Chiquita to trial for financing terrorism in Colombia
American food giant Chiquita Brands will face trial for financing terrorism in Colombia in the 1990’s and early 2000’s, according to victim representatives. In a press statement, human rights NGO…
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Tue, 06 Sep 2022 21:37:13 +0000
Confusion in Colombia over Petro’s “Total Peace” plans
The “Total Peace” policy proposal of President Gustavo Petro appears to confusing Colombia’s illegal armed groups. In a press statement, guerrilla group ELN said that the government’s “Humane Security and…
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Mon, 05 Sep 2022 14:12:20 +0000
Inflation in Colombia reaches highest level in 21st century
The increase in Colombia’s consumer prices reached its highest level of the 21st century in August, national statistics agency DANE announced on Monday. According to DANE, inflation last month reached…
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